When it comes to Mother’s Day gifts, only the best will do—and Boots has truly delivered with these 9 picks

She deserves them all, TBH

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As a shopping editor, picking the perfect gifts for my loved ones isn’t just my bread and butter—it’s my happy place. And if there’s one tip I’ve picked up along the way on my present-picking journey it’s this: the best gifts are the ones that feel the most personal.

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and when it comes to selecting a gift for your mum, an impersonal box of chocolates or a bunch of flowers—however classic—doesn’t always feel personal enough. When it comes to picking a great Mother’s Day gift, the formula is simple: the present in question must feel well thought out, actually be useful and give her the touch of luxury she so well deserves. And if there’s one place I always turn to for beautiful, thoughtful and personal gifts, it’s Boots. 

When is Mother’s Day 2024?

This year, Mother’s Day falls on Sunday 10th March. It’s particularly early this year (Mother’s Day 2023 fell on Sunday 19th March), but if you’ve left your present-buying till the last minute, don't worry. You can still pick a gift that feels really personal, like her favourite luxury fragrance or a face cream she hasn’t thought to treat herself to in years. Because let’s be honest, you can’t go wrong with a thoughtful self-care gift to add to her beauty collection.

Mothers don’t just shape our childhood morals, our earliest memories with them influence our self-care style in adult life, too. Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to give some of that luxury and beautifying power back. In other words: give her an opportunity to treat herself—putting the person first who has always put others before herself. 

Mother’s Day is all about celebrating the person who comes to mind when you think ‘mum’, because mother figures come in many forms. Whether you’re buying a gift for your biological mum, foster mum, step mum, an expectant mum or someone who has always been like a mum (your grandma, sister, aunt or even dad who has acted as both parents), I have found the perfect gifts to show them just how much you care.

From luxury skincare sets to make-up from their favourite beauty brands, shop my top picks from Boots below…

Shop the best Boots Mother’s Day gifts

Boots is my go-to for thoughtful, beautiful, nostalgic and surprisingly affordable gifts - and there are plenty of other Mother’s Day Gift options on-site. Check out the rest of Boots’ Mother’s Day gift options right here and spread a little love to all.

* Liz Earle Beauty & No7 Spring Collection worth based on standard selling price of individual items. No7 Future Renew set worth based on price per ml/g of standard sized product. 

** Tom Ford offer ends 26.03.24. Tom Ford EDP: £135 per 100ML. Ghost Sweetheart offer ends 26.03.24. Ghost Sweetheart EDP: £40 per 100ML.Selected stores and subject to availability.

Valeza Bakolli
Junior Shopping Editor

Valeza Bakolli is Marie Claire’s Junior Shopping Editor, and as such, she’s made it her mission to encourage people to shop mindfully and with purpose. In her role, she covers all things shopping - from thoroughly road testing the best fitness kit to keeping a finger on the pulse of what’s new in fashion and beauty. She dedicates hours of her time every day to scouring the online stores, finding the best products online so you don’t have to (from small and sustainable businesses wherever possible, of course).