119 Best Gifts for Mom in 2024 to Solidify Your Place as Her Favorite Child
GQ RecommendsYou certainly got your good taste from somewhere.By Lori Keong and Erika OwenDecember 13, 2024Save this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.A mother-child relationship is a special one for both obvious and mysterious reasons. She’s been there through everything (and we mean everything)—but that also comes with its difficulties. Among them, finding the perfect gift for a person you know all too well. You’ve heard about all of her hobbies and you know what she already has, but you also know she has spot-on taste. She might be a bit choosy, but the truth is that she’s going to love anything you pick out for her. If you're stumped, follow one simple rule: stick with the classics and make sure they offer something luxe or unexpected—from bottomless bags and chic mules to cookware, skincare, and much more.To streamline the shopping process, even if you've waited up until the very last minute, we've pulled together this handcrafted, artisanal gift guide filled with delights big and small, as well as plenty of useful gifts for mom. These include gift sets that nod to her cravings and craft preferences, plus tech gadgets and bedding upgrades that keep her young and her linen closet well-stocked. Throw in a phone call, or an in-person visit with any of the following, and you're looking at an all-timer contribution to the "gifts for mom" hall of fame.The Best Gifts for Mom, at a GlanceThe Best Beauty Gift: Joanna Czech, The Facial Massager $189The Best Kitchen Gift: Cuzen Matcha Maker Starter Kit, $299The Best Home Gift: Parachute Organic Cotton Puff Comforter, $289The Best Tech Gift: Therabody TheraFace Pro Device, $399 $319The Best Wellness Gift: Tory Burch Ruffle Windbreaker, $198The Best Travel Gift: Diptyque Eau Rose Refillable Eau de Parfum, $75The Best Style Gift: Celine Triomphe 52mm Oval Sunglasses, $510The Best Gift Under $100: Brooklinen Super Plush Robe, $99Jump to: Beauty | Kitchen | Home | Tech | Wellness | Travel | Style | Gifts Under $100 | Personalized GiftsBeautyWonder ValleyLittle Wonders Gift Set$72 HuckberrySometimes hotel room amenities just don't cut it, which is why this set of oil-based skincare powerhouses will earn a special spot in the carry-on this winter. Aimed at cleansing, moisturizing, and protecting, each one proves that olive oil really is kind of magical.Joanna CzechThe Facial Massager$189 Violet GreyIf she loves a massage, this facial massager is a game changer in her self care routine. Designed by famed skincare expert, Joanna Czech, this tool when paired with her favorite serum or cream will be her morning salve to depuff and lift the skin.OseaVagus Nerve Travel Set$58 NordstromIf she's had a rough go of it lately, get her this set that's intended to relax her nervous system. It starts with a bath oil to set the vibe, includes a massage oil to stimulate the Vagus nerve, and ends with a pillow mist to keep the calm going.GucciLeather-Trimmed Cosmetics Case$490 GucciLet her tell the kids it's what's on the inside that matters and all that. But not here. Not in this case.MuthaUp All Night Eye Cream$90 MuthaIt's loaded with coffee and botanicals for her morning pick-me-up, plus slightly luminescent from the pearl powder in it that brightens up sleepy undereyes.SenselfTriple Shield Rich Moisturizer$80 Neiman MarcusIf you're a mother with dry, crepey skin, you don't need just a li'l moisture, you need a "triple shield" moisturizer. This one bakes in a lot of good stuff for her skin barrier (including ceramides and antioxidants) but is also much cheaper than some other high-end creams once you have her completely hooked.ChanelN°5 Eau de Parfum Purse Spray$195 ChanelThe OutsetBotanical Barrier Rescue Balm$38 $28 AmazonEasy to throw in a purse and beautiful enough to leave out on a nightstand, this dry oil will quench even the most parched of dry spots. It’s packed with 10 botanical oils, including rose hip, jojoba, marula, and camelia.True BotanicalsPure Radiance Body Butter$60 NordstromWhatever annoyances of the past have gotten her goat—forgetting to call, roasting her on the family call—will likely be forgotten once she dives into this luxe body butter. Scented like sandalwood and citrus, plus loaded with antioxidants, it feels like an induglence but is loaded with good-for-skin ingredients.AesopGeranium Leaf Body Scrub$40 AmazonPopping open this earthy-smelling body scrub feels like taking in a full-body inhale of crisp forest air. The vegan formula is made with bamboo stem, pumice, and—of course—germanium leaf, which gives it that botanical aroma. If she uses before bed, the soft scent can help carry her right to sleep.Augustinus BaderRevitalizing Essentials Set$185 Violet GreyFor the mom riding a big wave of decision paralysis—a gift set of coveted Augustinus Bader staples is a no-brainer. This three-piece set sets her up for success with a skin-tightening and brig
You certainly got your good taste from somewhere.
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
A mother-child relationship is a special one for both obvious and mysterious reasons. She’s been there through everything (and we mean everything)—but that also comes with its difficulties. Among them, finding the perfect gift for a person you know all too well. You’ve heard about all of her hobbies and you know what she already has, but you also know she has spot-on taste. She might be a bit choosy, but the truth is that she’s going to love anything you pick out for her. If you're stumped, follow one simple rule: stick with the classics and make sure they offer something luxe or unexpected—from bottomless bags and chic mules to cookware, skincare, and much more.
To streamline the shopping process, even if you've waited up until the very last minute, we've pulled together this handcrafted, artisanal gift guide filled with delights big and small, as well as plenty of useful gifts for mom. These include gift sets that nod to her cravings and craft preferences, plus tech gadgets and bedding upgrades that keep her young and her linen closet well-stocked. Throw in a phone call, or an in-person visit with any of the following, and you're looking at an all-timer contribution to the "gifts for mom" hall of fame.
The Best Gifts for Mom, at a Glance
- The Best Beauty Gift: Joanna Czech, The Facial Massager $189
- The Best Kitchen Gift: Cuzen Matcha Maker Starter Kit, $299
- The Best Home Gift: Parachute Organic Cotton Puff Comforter, $289
- The Best Tech Gift: Therabody TheraFace Pro Device,
$399$319 - The Best Wellness Gift: Tory Burch Ruffle Windbreaker, $198
- The Best Travel Gift: Diptyque Eau Rose Refillable Eau de Parfum, $75
- The Best Style Gift: Celine Triomphe 52mm Oval Sunglasses, $510
- The Best Gift Under $100: Brooklinen Super Plush Robe, $99
Jump to: Beauty | Kitchen | Home | Tech | Wellness | Travel | Style | Gifts Under $100 | Personalized Gifts
Beauty
Wonder Valley
Little Wonders Gift Set
Sometimes hotel room amenities just don't cut it, which is why this set of oil-based skincare powerhouses will earn a special spot in the carry-on this winter. Aimed at cleansing, moisturizing, and protecting, each one proves that olive oil really is kind of magical.
Senself
Triple Shield Rich Moisturizer
If you're a mother with dry, crepey skin, you don't need just a li'l moisture, you need a "triple shield" moisturizer. This one bakes in a lot of good stuff for her skin barrier (including ceramides and antioxidants) but is also much cheaper than some other high-end creams once you have her completely hooked.
True Botanicals
Pure Radiance Body Butter
Whatever annoyances of the past have gotten her goat—forgetting to call, roasting her on the family call—will likely be forgotten once she dives into this luxe body butter. Scented like sandalwood and citrus, plus loaded with antioxidants, it feels like an induglence but is loaded with good-for-skin ingredients.
Aesop
Geranium Leaf Body Scrub
Popping open this earthy-smelling body scrub feels like taking in a full-body inhale of crisp forest air. The vegan formula is made with bamboo stem, pumice, and—of course—germanium leaf, which gives it that botanical aroma. If she uses before bed, the soft scent can help carry her right to sleep.
Augustinus Bader
Revitalizing Essentials Set
For the mom riding a big wave of decision paralysis—a gift set of coveted Augustinus Bader staples is a no-brainer. This three-piece set sets her up for success with a skin-tightening and brightening serum, hydrating cream, plus eye patches for masking dark circles.
NuFace
Mini+ Petite Facial Toning Device
Maybe she's firmed up her skincare routine, but when her face starts losing elasticity, she'll need more than retinol to keep everything taut. Introduce her to the new generation of gadgets. This one uses powerful microcurrents to lift brows, contour cheeks, and smooth over fine lines.
Abel
The Apartment Eau de Parfum
If she never stops bringing up that time she spent a summer in Paris, prepare to become her favorite kid. With notes of tart cherry, run, cacao, myrrh, and Tolu balsam, this new botanical perfume inspired by an elgant Gallic apartment feels like walking into the chicest boutique in Le Marais.
Kitchen
Brightland
The Luminous Capsule
The kind of multi-tasking gift set that appeals to multi-talented home chefs: It's got cold-pressed EVOO to drizzle over everything, Champagne vinegar for one of her famous salads, and honey for anything that needs an extra sweetener.
Emile Henry
French Ceramic Fruit Storage Bowl
Just like mom after a rough day of parenting, fruits and veggies need some air. This bowl has a hiding spot for the ones that like to chill in the dark (like unripened fruit and potatoes), plus a bowl for those that like to lounge al fresco. The cork construction is very intentional—the material is known to suck up moisture and shoo flies far away.
Home
UGG
Euphoria Throw Blanket
The exact throw you get when you want to wear the inner lining of one of UGG's booties on your body. This one's faux fur, not real sheepskin, but it's a pretty damn good approximation.
Morrow Soft Goods
Embroidered Sheet Sets
Normal sheet sets: boring, overly practical, the kind of thing she'd ship you off to college with. Embroidered sheet sets: lavish, delightful, a great way to pay her back.
Coming Soon New York
Candelabra
Consider this proof that recycling can be downright stunning. Made of waste-scrap material, the metallic candle holder sorta resembles a raindrop sliding down a window—it also reflects the flames, making it an extra-cozy pick for the mom who loves to throw dinner parties.
Tech
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Wellness
Santa Maria Novella
Lavender Scented Wax Tablets Set
Wooden closet fresheners and mothballs are out, but this luxe wax aromatherapy crafted by Dominican friars is decidedly in. Made in Florence, each tablet consists of flower petals, buds, and leaves that make her closet smell like a heavenly garden (just as, we imagine, these holy men intended).
Travel
Smythson
Mara Croc-Effect Leather Clutch, Passport Holder and Luggage Tag Set
She doesn't need to be picking up a Rimowa bag at baggage claim to telegraph her tastes when she travels. Any of Smythson's croc'd out leather accessories will say plenty, and with this set she gets three of 'em to flex (a luggage tug, passport holder, and clutch).
Ostrichpillow
Ostrichpillow Go Neck Pillow
This pillow has made it onto the packing lists of many pro travelers at this point, so she won’t be getting any side eye from her seatmates for its design. The washable cover is key for keeping it germ-free, and it squishes waaaay down (60% of its total size, to be exact) for stuffing into a carry-on.
Style
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Gifts Under $100
Nodpod
Silk and Velvet Weighted Eye Mask
Nodpod's bestselling eye masks feel like a weighted blanket for your peepers, and now come with a luxe silk and velvet exterior to help mom sleep like the royalty she is.
Goodee
Silo Bird Feeder
For the mom who delights in watching over her garden, this is the kind of bird feeder that provides the perfect break from every kind of task she's putting off. As the name suggests, this particular design acts similarly to a grain silo—fill it with seed from the top and watch all of your new feathered friends line up for lunch.
Union Square & Co.
'Big Night: Dinners, Parties, and Dinner Parties,' by Katherine Lewin
There are more ways to throw a dinner party than there are bodegas in New York City (almost). This book is full of tips and tricks for elevating group gatherings, from photo-worthy tablescaping to the perfect martini recipe.
Personalized Gifts
Larroudé
x Lingua Franca Customizable Sleeper Slippers
Slippers that are too precious to wear out of the house are the best gift she’d never think to get herself. These are made for lounging with their cushy sole and can even be personalized with an embroidered monogram.
