Give Mom the Gift of Relaxation With 14 These Spa Day Essentials — Starting at $8

Published Apr 17, 2025 2:20 am ET


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Moms are some of the hardest workers we know. But every mom deserves a bit of relaxation every now and then. With Mother’s Day around the corner (May 11), it’s the perfect time to treat her to a little spa day. But instead of taking her to an expensive spa, you can gift her a few at-home treatments. Whether she prefers to curl up with a good book or is looking for some much-needed skin hydration, these self-care essentials make the perfect Mother’s Day gifts. You can neatly arrange them in a basket or add your mom’s favorites to a gift bag. Shop the essentials below.

  1. This Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask minimizes pores, deeply hydrates and enhances skin elasticity. It’s infused with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to brighten her face and prevent wrinkles.
  1. Mom will love applying this Beauty of Joseon Rice and Honey Glow Mask to her skin. It works as a gentle exfoliator that moisturizes and soothes.
  1. Treat flaky, dry lips with this Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask. The Korean beauty favorite has nourishing ingredients like berry fruit complex and shea butter, and it’s backed by over 38,800 five-star ratings on Amazon.
  1. This Nutrofol Exfoliating Scalp Mask is perfect for anyone with thinning hair. It removes scalp and hair buildup. Plus, it visibly brings moisture back to your scalp.
  1. There’s no better feeling than cozying up with a good book. Give mom the gift of thousands of titles at her fingertips with this Amazon Kindle Paperwhite. She’ll have access to just about every genre and a single charge lasts up to 12 weeks.
  1. These No. 1 bestselling grace & stella Under Eye Masks will give mom a more energized look and minimize puffiness, wrinkles and dry eyes.
  1. This anti-aging Olay Regenerist Micro-Scultping Cream softens the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and crow’s feet. Formulated with nourishing ingredients including vitamin B3 and hyaluronic acid, this cream is the perfect spa day tool for anyone who needs a boost of hydration.
  1. Any mom with aging skin will love slathering on this L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Triple Power Anti-Aging Moisturizer. Amazon reviewers over 70 say that it keeps their skin hydrated, smooth and supple.
  1. Loofahs are a self-care staple, and you can throw this three-pack of MainBasics Bath Loofahs in the self-care basket. It will be her most-used shower essential. Plus, it’s perfect for exfoliating and cleansing.
  1. Instead of taking mom to the nail salon, give her this Homedics Bubble Mate Foot Spa. It includes a pumice stone for exfoliating rough skin, and she can soak her feet in a warm, relaxing bubble bath after a long day.
  1. If your mom enjoys journaling, she can write down her thoughts, stories and experiences in this Guided Journal for Mothers. It’s a number one bestseller and has over 250 thought-provoking questions and thoughts.
  1. For the mom’s who have to have their daily cup of coffee or tea, this Coffee Mug Warmer prevents them from taking several trips to the microwave to reheat their cup. There are four temperature settings for keeping drinks warm, and she can even customize it to shut off after a specific time.
  1. A good spa day isn’t complete without a robe nearby. Mom will love wearing this Amazon Essentials Lightweight Waffle Knit Robe. Reviewers say it is super cozy and warm.

  2. Over 2,000 people have purchased these Everfoams Women’s Fuzzy Slippers within the past month, and for good reason. They’re lightweight, breathable and literally feel like you’re walking on clouds. Plus, they’re 27% off.
Lauryn Jiles

Lauryn Jiles

Author McClatchy Commerce

Lauryn Jiles is a Content Commerce Assistant at McClatchy. She is based in South Carolina and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Lauryn has written for numerous brands and is well-versed in the fashion, beauty, health, and lifestyle verticals. She enjoys yoga, coffee, fashion museums, sushi, and traveling.

Abby Kass

Abby Kass

Editor McClatchy Commerce

Abby Kass is a Commerce Content Editor at McClatchy covering kids/babies, pets, beauty, and more. With more than seven years experience writing and editing shopping content, Abby has a strong understanding of how important commerce content really is and its important value to readers. She loves browsing online and finding innovative, unique, and just down-right cool products. Before McClatchy, Abby started her career working for Parents Magazine where she fell in love with writing about products. She then spent six years at BuzzFeed falling deeper into the shopping world writing more than 1,500 product roundups and reviews. She sees shopping as a sport and has worked hard at mastering it in order to help make people’s lives easier as they find cool and useful products.