MOTHER'S DAY

22 Ways to Virtually Take Mom to the Spa This Mother's Day

We rounded up everything you'll need to make home feel like a spa.
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Between the Zoom birthday parties, weddings, happy hours, dance parties and now Mother's Day 2020 — by the end of quarantine many of us will have mastered the art of being virtual hostesses with the mostest. After this, you can also add spa director to your repertoire, and for good reason — your mom. While self-care may be top priority in our new work from home normal, there's nothing like a full day of pure pampering. A lot may be different, but celebrating moms will never change.

Mother's Day is May 10, so get ready to show some love to the new mom, the one who now doubles as a homeschool teacher, or the mom who have had to miss their standing mani dates. More than ever they all deserve some reprieve from the chaos. Send a care package with all of the essentials to set the scene and help them indulge in some easy to DIY treatments.

What's even better — grab a batch for yourself and join in the virtual action, pretending that social distancing wasn't a thing, and y'all were side-by-side at an actual spa.

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    Hatch The Nesting Robe

    Even if you or your mom has been living in loungewear lately (haven't we all?), now is a good time to upgrade her to a plush French terry robe. Although Hatch items are made for expecting and new moms, it obviously can be worn by anyone. The bubble sleeves here makes it feel more like a blouse without compromising on the high levels of comfort to wrap up in. 

    $168 (Shop Now)

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    2/22

    Patchology PoshPeel Pedicure

    If there were ever a beauty treatment designed for quarantine it's a Patchology foot peel. Slide these exfoliating booties on at the start of your spa day and then have a seat for 60 to 90 minutes. You won't see results right away, but over the next few weeks, you can enjoy the oddly, but deeply satisfying, sight of all the dead skin on your soles peel away. 

    $20 (Shop Now)

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    3/22

    Parachute Quilted Slippers 

    A pair of Parachute terry-ribbed slide-on slippers, made with a rubber sole will make mom feel more like she's in a spa that regular ol' socks. It'll also come in handy post-spa day for those frequent trips from the couch to the fridge.

    $39 (Shop Now)

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    4/22

    The Crème Shop Natural Plushie Spa Headband

    Before starting a facial, pull hair back into a scrunchie and then slide on a teddy bear-textured headband from The Crème Shop to keep any strays out of your face. It will make cleansing a lot more comfortable without worrying about getting skin-care products in your hair. 

    $8 (Shop Now)

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    Conair Reflections 3-Way Touch Control Lighted Makeup Mirror

    Although you won't performing extractions with this facial (save that for Dr. Pimple Popper or your aesthetician), the option of low, medium, or high brightness levels on this Conair mirror — which you can change with a light tap on the base — along with the seven times magnified mirror, will come in handy as you apply your masks and moisturizers.

    $52 (Shop Now)

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    8/22

    Recess Sparkling Water

    Sure, fancy fruit-filled water is a spa day go-to, but uncertain times like these call for a switch-up. Try Recess's bubbly adaptogen- and hemp-infused water instead to hydrate your body and calm your spirit as you self-care. 

    $40 for a pack of 8 (Shop Now)

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    9/22

    Face Halo Original

    Even if you or mom hasn't been wearing makeup for the past few weeks (ditto!), Face Halo's deep cleansing fiber pads help clear skin of dirt and grime along with your foundation. It's also reusable up to 500 times by tossing it into the laundry between uses.

    $22 for three (Shop Now) 

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    10/22

    Joanna Vargas Vitamin C Face Wash

    Although it will help target hyperpigmentation and dullness, all skin types can benefit from the vitamin C in this Joanna Vargas cleanser. It's also infused with antioxidant-loaded goji berry and açaí to help prevent free-radical damage, which can still be an issue indoors.

    $40 (Shop Now)

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    11/22

    Ole Henriksen Pore Balance Sauna Scrub

    After cleansing, massage this glycolic- and lactic acid-filled Ole Henriksen scrub into damp skin. The volcanic sand will help remove dead skin while green tea, eucalyptus, Irish moss, and kelp complex work in tandem to soak up any excess oil that may cause breakouts or stress acne. Wipe your face clean with a damp cloth before moving on to your mask.

    $28 (Shop Now)

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    12/22

    Repechage Hydra Refine Astringent Pads

    A soothing swipe of these Repechage pads will help get rid of excess grime leftover after cleansing. Plus, with seaweed at the base, licorice root to brighten, and cucumber to soothe, it will help make mom's skin more hydrated and her pores appear smaller.

    $39 (Shop Now)

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    15/22

    Herbivore Emerald Deep Moisture Glow Oil

    Herbivore Botanicals created a blend of moisture-trapping hemp seed oil, adaptogenic shiitake mushroom, and ashwagandha root, which targets inflammation causing stress to the skin. It helps replenish lost moisture and calms any irritation. 

    $48 (Shop Now)

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    16/22

    Aceology Blue Ice Globes 

    Before starting your facial, pop these Aceology maracas in the fridge. Just after applying your serum, roll them in a circular motion around eyes, up cheeks, across your forehead, and down your neck. The combo of cool and slight pressure will help de-puff, stimulate lymphatic drainage, and relieve any tension or headaches.

    $54 (Shop Now)

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    17/22

    Skin Gym Rose Quartz Gua Sha

    While many products work wonders alone to help keep skin firm, regular facial massages with tools like a Skin Gym gua sha stone not only feels amazing and is easy to use, but it also helps your skin-care ingredients absorb better and offers sculpting and lifting benefits, too. Like the ice globes, the Skin Gym you can put it in the fridge for a cooling effect.

    $32 (Shop Now)

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    18/22

    Olay Regenerist Whip With Sunscreen Borad Spectrum SPF 25

    As the last step in your facial, slather on Olay's Regenerist Whip moisturizer — a featherlight cream made with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to hydrate and brighten skin — to seal in all the goodness from the previous steps. 

    $26 (Shop Now)

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    19/22

    Diptyque Exfoliating Handwash

    It's time to elevate your mom's daily fight against germs. Diptyque upgraded its classic lavender and rosemary hand wash by enriching it with laurel and crushed olive stones to smooth away rough, dry skin. Handwashing for 20 seconds never smelled (or felt) so good.

    $68 (Shop Now)

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    20/22

    ManiMe Stick On Gels in Floral Cuticles

    Mom may be forgoing her regular gel manicure appointments for a while, but this ManiMe peel-and-stick alternative doesn't require any level of ambidextrous and holds up for almost as long as the real thing. 

    $25 (Shop Now)

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