My 63-Year-Old Mom Is Tricky to Shop for, but She’ll Love These 9 Holiday Beauty Sets

Moms are hands-down the hardest person to shop for, at least for a champion gift-giver like me. Mine isn’t too picky and appreciates anything she unwraps (though, I wish I could give her the world), which makes nailing down items she’ll actually use and love especially tricky. Every January, I keep a close eye on which gifts don’t end up in junk drawers and make a note for next year. My findings? Self-care beauty goodies that add a little luxury into her daily routines are always a hit. 

I rounded up nine holiday beauty sets that I’m repurchasing for her right now (mom, stop scrolling!), starting as low as $10 on Amazon. 

Holiday Beauty Gift Sets 

L’Occitane Almond Holiday Ornament Gift Set

L’Occitane’s ultra-rich hand creams are always a home run on Christmas morning—my mom probably owns every scent at this point. This year, I’m giving her this hydrating, almond and vanilla-scented product trio that I know she’ll keep in rotation beyond the holiday season.  

Grace & Stella Under-Eye Patches

This 12-pair value pack of Grace & Stella’s beloved under-eye patches make for great stocking stuffers or an at-home spa restock. She’ll have the option between the Moisturizing, Energizing, and Illuminating eye masks that, according to over 16,700 five-star reviews, are “brightening, refreshing, and perfect for self-care.” One shopper said, “As an almost 50-year-old, full-time teacher, and full-time mom, I love this product,” adding, “my 75-year-old mother is also a devotee!”

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Set

This $21 Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Set is an incredible bang for your buck, considering how long these mini tubs will last. It’s the best lip prep for festive red lipstick and a holy grail hydrator for always-chapped lips. Gift her the whole six-piece set, or toss ‘em in multiple stockings to share the wealth (and maybe even put one aside for yourself). 

Real Techniques Sleigh The Night Mini Brush + Sponge Gift Set

Beauty tools can be a blindspot for my mom who isn’t tapped-in to beauty TikTok like me. Real Techniques is a tried-and-true makeup brush brand that’s reliably soft for sensitive skin, and this multi-purpose travel kit will help stock her beauty bag for touch-ups on the go.    

Philosophy Amazing Grace Fragrance Set

What mom doesn’t love to unwrap a new perfume? Philosophy’s fresh and floral Amazing Grace fragrance is a mom-loved classic. In this set, the eau de toilette comes wrapped in a bow with a hydrating shower gel and firming body lotion to complete her routine. 

Essie Holiday Nail Polish Gift Set

True story: My mom still uses the Essie nail polish gift set I bought her several years ago. Red is a foolproof, perennial shade, and the glittery top coat gives her the option to layer on festive flair for New Year’s Eve. 

Dr. Teal’s Lavender Bath Sampler Set

Mom deserves to enjoy her sacred “me time,” especially after she hosts lots of family over the holidays. This Lavender Essential Oil Gift Set from Dr. Teal’s will set the scene for serene R&R, complete with epsom salt, bubble bath, body wash, and melatonin-infused sleep spray. 

It Cosmetics Celebrate Bold Eyes Beauty Gift Set

These It Cosmetics products are a staple in my beauty bag, but my mom was actually the one to recommend them to me many moons ago. She loves that the dramatic mascara doesn’t irritate her sensitive eyes, and the no-tug eyeshadow stick is quick and simple to swipe on for a bright-eyed effect before work. She usually slips these in my stocking as a restock, but I’m going to beat her to the punch this year.

First Aid Beauty Hydrated Glow Kit

First Aid Beauty’s limited edition hydration kit will serve as skin-nourishing ammo against the harsh winter ahead. She’ll enjoy a full-body skin care routine that gently purifies, exfoliates, and brightens the skin, while restoring the skin’s essential moisture and natural elasticity.