Beauty spotlight:
Celebrate the do-it-all mother in your life with one of these indulgent beauty treats, says Megan Bedford.
gorgeous gifts for mum
1. Giorgio Armani Si Rose Signature eau de parfum, 50ml, $165. Opening notes of freesia and blackcurrant give way to a bouquet of roses in this chic update of the originate Si scent. 2. Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir Angove soap, $45. A satiny soap that’s already gift-wrapped in a beautiful design by British artist Michael Angove. 3. Salt Neroli and Argan Body Oil, $40, from Lusso.co.nz. Bathroom counter-worthy for the divine flower-adorned bottle alone, the dropper delivers the perfect amount of nourishing body oil. 4. M.A.C Lip Scrubtious sugar lip scrub in Fruits of Passion, $32. A delicious way to keep lips in tip-top condition in preparation for applying colour. 5. L’Oréal Paris Color Riche Le Vernis A L’Huile in Jardin Des Roses, $12. With modern shades and a bottle inspired by perfume flacons, you can’t go wrong with L’Oréal’s new nail polishes. 6. L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Golden Age Rosy Re-Densifying Day Cream, $40. Designed to return a rosy glow to ageing skin, this day cream is a luxurious addition to a daily skincare routine. 7. YSL Volupté Tint-in-Balm, $65. Smooth on a hint of colour and shine with this luxe lip balm. 8. Illumina Bamboo & White Lily Candle, $55. When the softly scented candle has burned down, repurpose the jar to hold jewellery. 9. M.A.C Shadescents Perfume in Candy Yum Yum, $75. An appealing fruity, floral gourmand scent that conjures tropical fruit and sweet treats. 10. Sally Hansen Color Therapy Nail Polish in Pampered in Pink, $18. A punchy pink polish adds a pop of colour to the season’s migration to deeper wardrobe colours. 11. Marc Jacobs Daisy Kiss, 50ml, $99. This new flanker to the original Daisy combines pomelo citrus with peony and rose. 12. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Bloom eau de toilette, 50ml, $143. A light and airy incarnation of the original Flowerbomb. 13. Burt’s Bee’s Gloss Lip crayon, $18. The crayon allows for easy application and the gloss finish is hydrating. 14. Linden Leaves Aromatherapy Synergy Regenerating Hand Cream, $25. Apply last thing at night for soft, smooth skin.