5 Budget Beauty Gifts for Mother’s Day

Face it. There’s no way you can possibly pay Mom back for 49 hours of labor; thousands of changed dirty diapers; braces, new bikes, and college tuition; and an infinite amount of unconditional love. She’s made you the fabulous single woman (http://www NULL.singlemindedwomen NULL.com/) you are, and that’s something you really can’t put a price on. Which, let’s be honest, is a tad convenient when the economy’s in the crapper and you’re counting every precious penny. On the bright side, you don’t have to spend a fortune this Mother’s Day to impress dear old Mom. We’ve rounded up an assortment of amazing budget Mother’s Day beauty gift sets for less than 50 bucks. Happy smart shopping!

Stila My Mother, My Hero Beauty Set (http://www NULL.sephora NULL.com/search/search_results NULL.jhtml;jsessionid=IDKKQ3L2KYNVMCV0KQLQIGQ?command=text&attr1=mother&attr2=&%2Fcom%2Fsephora%2Fsearch%2Fendeca%2Fui%2FEndecaSearchFormHandler NULL.search=search&_D%3A%2Fcom%2Fsephora%2Fsearch%2Fendeca%2Fui%2FEndecaSearchFormHandler NULL.search=+&maxRecords=18&recordOffset=0&seeAllCategory=false&searchString=mother&x=0&y=0&_DARGS=%2Fincludes%2FsearchFinder NULL.jhtml): Give Mom some glam with these four beautiful basics, all encased in a pretty gold linen clutch that she can use for a night out with Pops. The set includes Stila’s Baked Eye Shadow Trio, Bronze Illuminating Finishing Powder, Lip Color in Plum, and Lash Visor Waterproof Mascara. $38

Victoria’s Secret Refreshing Body Mist Gift Set (http://www2 NULL.victoriassecret NULL.com/commerce/onlineProductDisplay NULL.vs?namespace=productDisplay&origin=onlineProductDisplay NULL.jsp&event=display&prnbr=CN-235262&page=1&cgname=OSBAFGTSZZZ&rfnbr=6006&atb=B): Victoria’s Secret for your mom? Believe it. This gift set comes with six irresistible scents for Mom to play with, from Pear Glace to the new Delicate Petals. $18

Bare Escentuals Free to Be Naturally Classic (http://www NULL.sephora NULL.com/browse/section NULL.jhtml?categoryId=C18200): My mom loves mineral makeup because it’s lightweight yet hides signs of aging. This handy set includes eco-friendly mineral eye colors, liner shadow, blush, and lip gloss in a sleek bronze clutch. Fun, but practical-just like Mom. $39.50

Clinique Color Treats Set (http://shop NULL.nordstrom NULL.com/): Talk about a good value. Packed inside this adorable pink bamboo case (so Lilly Pulitzer!) are High Impact Mascara, an All About Eyes eye compact, a Forever Bamboo eye compact, a bamboo lash comb/brow brush, Long Last Lipstick in Bamboo Pink, and Long Last Glosswear SPF 15. $36

Bliss Best of Bliss Set (http://www NULL.blissworld NULL.com/): Who doesn’t love Bliss? This bargain set includes Lemon + Sage Body Butter, High Intensity hand cream, The Youth As We Know It moisture cream, Hot Salt Scrub, and Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask, plus a blue Bliss tote. $28

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