For Mother’s Day, Splurge on a Beauty Gizmo
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Beauty gifts are usually a pretty safe bet whenMother’s Dayrolls around. You can’t go wrong with a nice-smelling bodywash or a new bottle of her favorite perfume. But if you’re really trying to spoil your mom this year, may I suggestsplurgingon a beauty gadget? They are expensive, but you get a lot of bang for your buck with devices; the good ones deliver actual results, and she can keep them in her routine for years to come. Below, I’ve compiled a list of my favorites, from the red-light mask owned by three Strategist staffers to a three-in-one facial gizmo. For more gift ideas, check out our gifting hub with all theMother’s Day guideswe’ve written so far in one place.
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The red-light mask of choice among Strategist beauty writers …
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… and if you really want to complete the gift, throw in this neck-and-décolletage mask so Mom can bring the LED therapy below her neck.
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If Mom is dealing with some adult acne, the Shark CryoGlow is a great option because it utilizes bacteria-eliminating blue light in addition to red and infrared light.
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Mom won’t have to trek to the bathhouse because this sauna blanket lets her shvitz in the comfort of her own living room.“HigherDose lists the sauna blanket’s benefits online — ‘sweats out impurities and burns calories,’ ‘reduces stress and boosts mood,’ ‘increases blood flow and circulation,’ ‘promotes glowing skin’ — and after using the blanket for months, I have to say all of these seem to be true,” says Strategist contributorHalley Furlong-Mitchell. “My skin has a radiance to it that I can’t attribute to anything else.”
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For the mom with very little time on her hands, this do-it-all device from Therabody combines microcurrent with LED and massage settings. “It cleared up some space on my overly cluttered vanity, and it doesn’t add much time to my usual routine, which means I’m actually inclined to consistently pick it up,” says Strategist writer Kitty Guo. “The best skin-care device, after all, is one you’ll actually use.”
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ZIIP Halo 2.0
ZIIP’s microcurrent device is great for beginners because its app offers a range of preset facials and tutorials. The brand just released the newest version of the device, the ZIIP 2.0, which features an even stronger electrical current for better results and an integrated charging port.
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For the mom who’s already a master of microcurrent, try the Pico Toner from Neurotris, which makes professional microcurrent devices. Instead of relying on sculpting nodes to transmit the current, the Pico Toner uses gloves. “This is for the serious home-care person,” says aesthetician Kim Abrams, “someone who has bought the ZIIP, bought the Nuface, spends her money on facials, and now wants to do it at home.”
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If your mom is trying to wean herself from gel manicures, Manucurist’s at-home kit utilizes a UV-minimizing LED light to cure the polish, resulting in a manicure that’s as long-lasting as gel without requiring any damaging drilling to remove.
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Dermaflash’s device will quickly dispense with menopausal peach fuzz. As a bonus, it exfoliates dead skin cells, leaving her face smooth and glowing.
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For a more permanent hair-removal option, a laser is called for. This one from Epilaser is an FDA-cleared diode laser designed specifically for darker skin tones ranging from medium brown to dark brown and with medium-brown, dark-brown, or black hair (all of which are notoriously tricky to treat). Epilaser also makes a version for light to medium skin tones.
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My mom would rather check another bag than travel without her beloved Supersonic hair dryer. Luckily, Dyson has just released a travel-size version that’s small enough to chuck into your handbag.
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If your mom still swears by her rollers, T3 offers an upgrade with its Volumizing Hot Rollers. They heat up fast, are easy to use, and have a mix of barrel sizes for styling versatility.
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Unlike traditional hair dryers, the AirLight Pro (true to it’s name) utilizes infrared light instead of just heat to gently dry the outside of the hair. This makes it an especially mild process for those with fragile or fine hair.
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Strategist beauty writer (and mom) Krista Bennett DeMaio loves this thermal brush, especially for those who mostly air-dry their hair. “With just a few brushstrokes, my hair is smooth and bouncy. No one would ever know I air-dried.”
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T3’s two-in-one styler features extra-long flat-iron plates that are beveled and heat up on all sides, effectively turning them into a curling iron once closed. This means the tool can be used to both straighten hair and create waves.
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It doesn’t get more luxurious than the updated Dyson Airwrap. Is it eye-wateringly expensive? Yes. But a mom who loves beauty will surely appreciate all the bells and whistles.
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