Mother’s Day Gift Guide
I look forward to celebrating Mother’s Day as it’s a perfect moment to gift what I consider to be the unsung hero, the woman who does all unconditionally. Whether it be your mother, aunt, grandmother, bestie with children or a colleague. Whoever it’s an opportunity to share your appreciation with a unique, well-thought-out luxurious fragrance, lip color, or skincare. This year’s gift guide is curated for various personalities as well as those who have it all. I’ve included newly launched products by Gucci and CHANEL, as well as some iconic, award-winning products that are memorable and collectible.
Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady by Dominique Ropion
For the mother who collects highly curated Perfumes:
“The Perfume has a voice, it is thunderous and sensual, without frustration. If it were a painting, it would be a nude by Renoir” – Dominique Ropion
This fragrance is for the personality who likes to be the center of attention, as the elegant masterwork of this fragrance is both magnetic and mystical. One could say much like the heroine Isabel Archer in the Henry James Novel; Portrait of a Lady (published 1881) in which this fragrance was named after. Isabel Archer while in her quest for freedom her aura and fragrance are of dark Roses and mystical incense. This fragrance is a symbolic ode to universal beauty.
When trying this complex fragrance formulated with expressive accords; the crowning opening notes of the finest Turkish Roses (200 per 50ML bottle) and patchouli layered with raspberry, black currant, cinnamon, clove, sandalwood, incense, ambroxan,benzoin and white musk result in a noble , artistic olfactory experience. The longevity of this scent is impressive, which makes it worth the investment. A small spritz is all I needed when wearing this opulent scent, as the layers gently evolve over a long period of time. It’s fragrance that is like wearing a piece of fine jewelry, someone will always ask: “What is that Scent you’re wearing?”
Gucci Neutrals Lip Color Collection
The GUCCI Neutrals Lipstick collection is an exciting new palette to compliment all skin tones. The new collection consists of six new tones to the Gucci Rouge a Levres Mat collection, three new tones to the Gucci Rouge a Levres Liquide Mat Collection and six new tones in the Gucci Rouge a Levres Satin Collection.
The sublime new lip colors are packaged in the bold sophistication of the Gucci brand. The gorgeous gold engraved containers maintain their status as top of list as most collectable, covetable lip color. The art of the packaging is as outstanding as the tones, long lasting formulas and longevity while the textures are notably hard to match compared to other luxury makeup brands. A perfect gift for the woman who enjoys long lasting luxury lip color and makes a point of collecting the best.
Sonia Light Beige 120, Fanny Rose 222, Suzanne Sunset 220, Eliza Ginger 122, Eva Grape 224, Auroral Amber 123
The mats are moisturizing, creamy while they are also nondrying. The texture leaves a soft, malleable feel, with a long-lasting pigment. Their matte formula is one of the best I’ve tried in terms of tone, longevity, nondrying, a definite must have matte lip color.
Matilda Sunrise 119, Elena Sand 121,Mina Light Pink 221, Isabel Rosewood 223, Eliza Ginger 122, Auroral Amber 123
The satin texture is also as luxurious in application and overall effect as the mattes. They are formulated with hydrating properties and pigments that have excellent lasting power. The texture is silky smooth, medium weight, and stays put while eating, drinking etc.
The Liquid mat texture applies like liquid and immediately transforms into a next level soft blur matte finish. The formula is moisturizing with the excellent lasting power in the pigment. The vitamin E, hyaluronic and black rose oil. I also found this lip color works as a lip stain.
I tried blending the satin and mat, mixed tones to see how the formulas layer and last. The results were luxuriously beautiful and by trying this I was able to experience how perfect it works to layer tones from day to night. The new palette is one of the most flexible as the tones are extremely flattering and work for the most reserved lip color wearer to the boldest. I also appreciate the ageless tones; anyone one can wear without feeling as though they are wearing a seasonal trend.
Irene Forte White Wine Body Cream & Pomegranate Hand Cream
Irene Forte’s Sicily based Vegan, B- Certified award-winning beauty products, are not only gentle, natural and smell divine but yield incomparable lasting results.
The White Wine body lotion and Pomegranate Hand Cream make a perfect duet gift for a mother who has sensitive skin, loves organic, vegan skincare and who may have high expectations on the results of body care products.
WHITE WINE BODY CREAM
You might as well include a refill for both products, as they are a perfect daily go to. The Body lotion quickly absorbs and leaves your skin texture feeling smooth and deeply hydrated. The benefits of the formula are both anti-aging and highly beneficial for lasting results. Safe for: pregnant women, those who might be receiving radiation, and for those with extremely sensitive skin that might react to most body lotions.
“An extremely decadent yet lightweight moisturizer that contains Di Giovanna’s Organic White Wine; one of my favorite Sicilian wines. I became convinced one day while drinking it in Sicily that it would work wonders in a skin care product, so I consulted our chemist Dr. Ferri, and we created this supremely hydrating body cream. It also contains hyaluronic acid, panthenol B5 and beech bud to nourish and condition, whilst vitamin E and grape seed, sweet almond and olive oils support the skin’s natural barrier against environmental stress.”- Irene Forte
Product benefits:
- Paraben free, SLS free, phthalate free, silicone free, mineral oil free
- Refreshes and helps soften the skin.
- Hydrates and conditions: Hyaluronic acid, Pro-Vitamin B5, & Multi-Oil Complex boost hydration.
- Helps strengthen the skin barrier and protect against environmental stressors: Vitamin E,and a Multi-Oil Omega Complex which strengthens and protects the skin barrier
- Calms and soothes: Vitamin E and Pro-Vitamin B5
- Key Ingredients: White Wine, Hyaluronic Acid, Pro-vitamin B5, Beech Bud, Vitamin E, Grapeseed Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Olive Oil
- Skin Type: For all types
Pomegranate Hand Cream
The scent is as enticing as the deep moisture barrier the Pomegranate Hand Cream delivers. A little goes a long way, my hands quickly absorbed the cream, while hydrating there was also a light barrier of protection from environmental elements. The formula derived of a blend of Jojoba oil and multi-oil omega complex, Pro-Vitamin B5, Vitamin E, Aloe leaf Juice as well as Hyaluronic acid combined with soothing complex.
The overall results left my hands feeling and looking nourished, moisturized and the bonus skin texture had a healthy glow. A must have gift for the woman who is needs daily hand care.
REDUCES AGEING
Antioxidant-rich Pomegranate and a Multi-Vitamin supplement to promote cellular renewal.
HYDRATES
Hyaluronic Acid and a Multi-Oil Omega Complex deeply hydrate the skin.
PROTECTS
Jojoba Oil and a Multi-Oil Omega Complex protect the skin’s barrier to environmental stress.
SOOTHES
Allantoin, Vitamin E, Calendula, Pro-Vitamin B5 and Aloe Leaf Juice soothe and calm.
CHANCE EAU FRAICHE Gentle Perfumed Soaps & Fragrance
For the mother who collects all that is unique and limited edition by CHANEL Beauty: The limited-edition dice- shaped, set of 4 hand and body soaps. Richly infused with the invigoration, sparkling floral notes of the CHANCE EAU FRAICHE. The limited-edition soaps are a perfect duet gift to include alongside a travel size bottle of the recently re formulated CHANEL CHANCE EAU De Parfum. The soap generates dense suds that gently cleanse your skin without stripping your natural oils, while leaving a light scent on your skin. The soaps are engraved with CHANCE themed symbols, inspired by the scent, the mood it may evoke and the playful energy of spring / summer.
CHANCE CHANEL EAU FRAICHE EAU DE PARFUM
For the fans of CHANCE EAU FRAICHE fragrance, a new iteration has recently launched.
The new version is now available as an Eau de parfum. CHANCE EAU FRAICHE EAU DE PARFUM is quite punchy and potent with some subtle changes.
“The idea was to go to extremes. This new version is more textured and ambary than the Eau De Toilette.” -Olivier Polge, Chanel’s in house Perfumer.
It’s for the spontaneous, effervescent personality who loves a fragrance in world of the Chypre florals.
The initial notes are green and citrusy. The tart citron note really stands out, while the deeper base notes are an added sophisticated, sensual experience. It’s ingeniously elevated the intensity of the original fragrance without losing the freshness.
Composition
- The new iteration opens with the zesty freshness of Citron, then unveils Jasmine as the heart of the fragrance along with the vibrant presence of Teak Wood note, which is deep and ambary. Leaving a lingering trail.
Fragrance Family
Fresh
Key Notes
Citron
Teak Wood
Travel size bottle.
Tata Harper Elixir Vitae Serum
If you’re looking for a clean beauty skincare gift that is prestigious, one of a kind anti-aging for someone who wants to specifically diminish facial fine lines; the Elixir Vitae face serum is the ultimate gift. It was once tagged as “Botox in a bottle” by those who experienced the immediate lift, plump and minimization of wrinkles. As their skincare products are created in an all-female lab and made in small batches. The key organic ingredients are grown on Tata’s Vermont farm and sourced worldwide. “We pack the most ingredients of highest levels of concentration to deliver maximum results- without a single drop of artificial chemicals.”- Tate Harper
Tata Harper has formulated a high-performance serum; Elixir Vitae formulated with 72 result driven ingredients.
Key ingredients:
Quadruple Neuropeptide Technology: four powerful flower-derived neuropeptides which deliver a soothing, relaxing effect to help reduce some of the most severe wrinkles.
Pistachio Tree Crystal Tears: A natural reactivator that helps revive skin’s appearance and restore the youthful plumpness of your skin texture.
Dual weight Hyaluronic Acid: this is a molecule binding technology that aid in transporting the other ingredients of this formula.
When I applied a small amount of the lightweight cream texture to my face and neck, I immediately experienced an exquisite soothing, firming effect along with light botanical scent as an added aromatherapy.
The Serum quickly absorbed into my skin while its super potent formula gave an instant firmness, glow, and plumpness to my face and neck. After a few minutes I saw a noticeable decrease of my fine lines on my cheeks and outer eye area where they are usually most prominent. The glow and hydration were another optimal effect that left me skin primed for a light layer of moisturizer as well as an ideal pre makeup primer. I’m addicted to this serum; the results were incredible on my skin. I recommend this serum to those who want to look as though they just had a $1000 lift facial but didn’t have time, as the lasting glow and firmness effect is equivalent.
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Thank You
Gucci Beauty, Frederic Malle, CHANEL Beauty, Tata Harper, and Irene Forte for the samples to try and share reviews.
Note: The reviews are not sponsored.