The best beauty tech you can still grab in time for Mother’s Day

Sheena Vasani writes about tech news, reviews gadgets, and helps readers save money by highlighting deals and product recommendations for The Verge.If you’re looking to indulge mom this Mother’s Day, a gift that makes her feel a little more taken care of is a good place to start. Fortunately, if you’re looking for something to make her feel pampered, we know a thing or two about beauty tech, which can deliver on that front.Some of the options below let your mom achieve professional-level results at home, including high-end tools that re-create salon blowouts and FDA-cleared devices that target signs of aging. Others are simpler and more practical, letting her freshen her hair without washing it or quickly touch up her roots with little to no hassle. There are also options to help her unwind, so she can ease tension after a long day or care for her hair as she sleeps. It’s called beauty rest, after all.Below, we’ve rounded up a mix of Verge-approved picks that achieve all of the above and then some, regardless of your budget.$229The Shark FlexStyle Air is like getting multiple hair tools in one. It works as both a powerful hair dryer and a styling tool, with add-ons for curling, smoothing, and introducing volume. It’s lighter and often more affordable than comparable tools, but still delivers salon-like results at home for all types of hair.$29If mom wants fuller, smoother lips without injections, Buxom’s Plump Shot Lip Serum is the way to go. Made with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and jojoba oil, it smooths and visibly plumps lips in under a minute in a way that’s not over the top, while adding an attractive glossy sheen.$150The Hailey Bieber-backed Medicube Booster Pro is a glow wand specifically designed to improve your skin. It features four modes that use gentle electrical stimulation, light therapy, and sonic vibrations to help improve absorption, firm skin, and refine pores. It’s lightweight, rechargeable, and pairs with the Age-R app, providing your mom with a host of guided routines.$20Drybar’s Clean Sweep Detox Duo Kit is a great gift for busy moms who may not always have time for a full hair wash. The bundle includes two oil-absorbing dry shampoos with gentle scents that can refresh roots and add a bit of volume without leaving a noticeable residue.$345The Contour Face is an FDA-cleared LED mask that uses red and near-infrared light to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, brighten skin, boost collagen production, and smooth uneven textures for a more youthful complexion. With 132 medical-grade LEDs, it delivers professional-level treatment in quick 10-minute sessions; the soft, flexible silicone is surprisingly comfortable, too.$38Not sure what her favorite perfume is? The Sephora Favorites Smells Like Love Sampler Set with a redeemable voucher is a great option, offering nine popular fragrances in travel sizes that your giftee can have fun testing. The real highlight is the included voucher, which they can use to get a slightly bigger version of their favorite perfume from the lineup.$107L’Oréal’s Colorsonic makes the messy process of at-home hair dying far less of a hassle — or it should, anyway. The device automatically mixes the color and distributes it evenly as it glides through your hair, speeding up the dye job, reducing mess, and simplifying the procedure overall.$14If sunscreen isn’t already a part of your mom’s daily skincare routine, it really should be. Beauty of Joseon’s Relief Sun offers excellent SPF 50 protection, thus shielding your mom from sunburns and cancer-causing agents. At the same time, the TikTok-famous sunscreen uses rice water, grain-fermented extracts, and other ingredients rich in minerals to brighten and moisturize all types of skin.$85A capable flat iron that heats up in seconds is a must for any mom who has trouble getting out the door in the morning. Not only is the Chi Original fast but the high-heat flat iron also features ceramic plates that allow it to safely straighten even the frizziest of hair. Plus, your mom can even use it to add beachy waves or create flips if she’s feeling something fresh.$24You can help mom indulge in a bit of self-care with Laneige’s Lip Sleeping Masks. Filled with moisture-boosting ingredients like antioxidants, Vitamin C, and coconut butter, the overnight masks hydrate and protect the lips, leaving them soft and silky smooth. Plus, they comes in a variety of delicious scents, from vanilla to peach iced tea.$170A massage gun is the kind of gift that keeps on giving. When muscles and tendons are tight or sore, the three-speed Theragun Mini serves as a quick and easy remedy, allowing your giftee to get on with their day with less discomfort. The latest model is slightly smaller than prior iterations, making what was already an ultra-portable device even more compact.$45The Quince Mulberry Silk Pillowcase can take care of mom’s skin and hair while she catches up on sleep. The smooth silk helps minimize frizz, tangles, and split ends while also being gentler on the skin, helping reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It’s also temperature-regulating, so it should keep her comfortable while she’s resting.$62Sharper Image’s heated foot bath is an underrated gift that can show just how much you care about your mom’s health and well-being. You can throw in some Epsom salts, set your desired temperature using the built-in LED display, and move your feet across the massaging rollers to relax after a stressful day at work.$18Mooncat’s Queen of the Dead nail polish is like a new-age mood ring. The dark lacquer changes color as your body warms up, transitioning from a shade of deep red wine into a festive raspberry that’s perfect for holiday parties. A percentage of the proceeds will also go toward helping adoptable cats find their forever homes, so you’ll feel as good as you look.$300The Supersonic Travel takes everything people loved about Dyson’s original hair dryer and makes it easier to actually travel with. It’s both smaller and lighter, but it still dries hair quickly and evenly. It also automatically adjusts to different voltages for use abroad, and since it works with regular Supersonic attachments, your mom doesn’t need to splurge on any new add-ons if she owns the OG model.$15Sungboon’s collagen mask is the rare TikTok sensation that actually lives up to the hype. Like magic, the face mask works overnight to improve elasticity, temporarily erasing fine lines and wrinkles. It also soothes, hydrates, and rejuvenates your skin, leaving you with a glowing complexion that should last far longer than the viral videos from which it sprang up.$21The Forever Eye Mask is a reusable eye patch designed to help mom get more out of her skincare. It sits comfortably under the eyes, helping gels, serums, and creams absorb better. Over time, it helps boost hydration, soften the look of fine lines, and leave the under-eye area looking smoother. As a bonus, it can double as a handy makeup tool, catching fallout or helping you create a sharper wing.$395The Nuface Trinity Plus Starter Kit is designed to help mom lift and tone her face and neck over time. It targets 69 facial muscles with low-level electrical currents that gently stimulate them, similar to a workout for your face. Just five minutes of use a day can help improve firmness and definition, and she can adjust the intensity and frequency to suit her needs.$19If your mom wants to reduce puffiness and soothe redness, all she has to do is run Esarora’s Ice Roller over her face in the morning. The cooling sensation can also help ease headaches and facial tension, making it both practical and pampering. It’s especially useful under the eyes, where it can help soften the look of bags.$200Lifx’s upcoming SuperColor Smart Mirror features individually controllable front and back lighting with full-color effects. Modes like Makeup Check boost brightness and color accuracy, while a built-in anti-fog setting helps keep the mirror clear after hot showers. It also features Matter support and three programmable buttons, which let you control other smart devices directly from the mirror.Verge ShoppingSign up to get the best deals on products we’ve found and tested sent to your inbox.Email (required)Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Sheena Vasani