Here's a small selection of some of the good buys available in gift sets, and a few items that spell out their message of love loud and clear.
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Mother's Day falls this year on the 8th so why not buy her a gift pack of Eight Hour Cream skincare which has appealed to women across the generations. The wonder cream was first marketed in 1930 and is still going strong, now incorporated in everything from balms, to lip, hand, body and suncare products. Sample the range in this special set which comes in its own cosmetic purse, with the magic number writ large. From Elizabeth Arden counters for $77.
Take a load off
Fresh, rested feet make for a smiling face and The Aromatherapy Company's foot gift pack delivers. Essential oils of lavender, peppermint and tea tree deliver an uplifting fragrance and New Zealand botanicals including manuka, kanuka and kiwi extracts help heal and sanitise. The pack, containing a balm, brush and soap scrub, costs $25 or buy footcare items separately from $12, including extras like a soak and spray. From selected department and gift stores.
Fancy a cuppa
Dr Lewinn's has teamed up with fellow Australian company Mozi, a homeware maker, to provide a bonus fine bone china cup in a gift tin with any two purchases from its range, one of which must be skincare. Two designs are available, including a red cup and this Blue Cuckoo, one of which also comes packaged with three sample-sized Line Smoothing Complex skincare items. Available from selected pharmacies.
Heartfelt tokens
Show the love with a hand-jewelled perfumed candle from Wish, an American company which puts inspirational messages or words on its giftware. The candles use a long-burning soy wax blend with two wicks. This one has a delicate floral scent and a recommended retail price of $49. (Call 0800 223288 for stockists).
Hearts are also the design of choice on M.A.C's Quite Cute collection Mineralize Blush, shown here in Giggly, a light pink shade with a pearly plum centre. $56 at M.A.C counters.
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Joico's KPak haircare is renowned for helping reconstruct damage and in this pack a styling oil and special treatment sachets have been teamed with a Moisture Recovery shampoo, conditioner and balm in a smart blue clutch bag. Individually worth more than $100, the pack is available for $55 from selected salons and shampoo stores. (Call 0800 456 426 for stockists.)
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Kikki K's Blomma range includes pastel coloured memory books and cards dedicated to Mum. They are decorated with retro-style Scandinavian designs, with blomma being the Swedish word for flower. Priced from $5.90. Also in Kikki K stores are smart recipe books and sorting boxes.
