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Mother’s Day is almost upon us! If you haven’t found anything to give the mothers in your life, with everything going on right now, we’re sure they won’t fault you if whatever you find is a tad bit delayed in drop-off. If you need some ideas, we say, give the gift of self-care by giving her some top-notch skincare. She’ll love the time she can spend pampering herself during this especially stressful time with some high-quality, rich products. We compiled a list of great Black-owned skincare brands that address the skincare needs of people of color, and a few of their products that any mom looking for some TLC would appreciate. Check out five products from skincare brands to spoil the mothers in your life with this Mother’s Day, or really, whenever you want to give them something nice. Truth be told, we shouldn’t just wait for one holiday to show we care.

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Pure Tropix Purifying Honey Oil Cleanser

Double cleansing is an easy way to make your skincare routine feel much more luxurious. Try the Pure Tropix Purifying Honey Oil Cleanser. It’s designed to remove the oils you don’t want without drying you out. Customers say it’s great at removing makeup and the African black soap in it leaves them feeling squeaky clean.

Pure Tropix is an all-natural skincare line that uses ingredients like natural extracts, essential nutrients and powerful antioxidants to keep the skin healthy and youthful.

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Bolden’s Brightening Glycolic Acid Toner

A good toner is just as important as any other step in your skincare routine. The Brightening Glycolic Acid Toner is one of Bolden’s best sellers. Customers say that this toner reduces discoloration caused by acne, sun damage and signs of aging with regular use. It also uses calming botanicals to soothe inflammation and hydrate the skin. Bolden’s ingredients are responsibly sourced and the company works to make sure all brown girls can feel empowered to celebrate their natural beauty.

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Epara’s Brightening Night Balm

Gift your mom a little bit of luxury with Epara’s Brightening Night Balm. This ultra-rich balm evens skin tone and reduces hyperpigmentation. It uses moringa oil, marula oil and sweet almond oil to keep your skin feeling soft and youthful. Gently pat this balm into your face and neck for the best results.

This luxury skincare brand was made with you in mind. Epara was created to provide luxury skincare to women of darker complexions, addressing the skincare concerns that present differently in women of color.

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Golde’s Clean Greens Face Mask

Give your mom something fun that you can do together by planning a self-care day with the Clean Greens Face Mask by Golde. It’s a powder-to-gel formula, so mix a teaspoon of this mask with a few drops of water and apply a thin layer to your face. Enjoy a nice cup of green tea with your mom as your skin enjoys all the benefits of the superfoods you just fed it. This vegan face mask uses natural chlorophyll, which detoxifies while giving off the nutrients necessary to promote clear, glowing skin. 

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Reina Skincare’s Sunflower Oil

What do you give a woman who has it all? Try the affordable sunflower oil by Reina Skincare. It’s an amazing source of Vitamin E and is rich with antioxidants. This lightweight oil sinks into your skin, rather than just sitting on top of it to help with issues like acne, inflammation and redness. It even helps reduce signs of aging. Pair this oil with a rose quartz facial roller and you’ve just upgraded your loved one’s skincare routine. Reina is an Afro-Latina owned company created to celebrate the reina in you.