Mother's Day Beauty Gift Guide

Money may be tight these days, but when it comes to splurging on Mother's Day, nothing's too much for the woman who has given you everything. Sure the usual card, flowers and breakfast are great, but this year why not go all out -- especially for the mommy who likes to keep up appearances?

Black Voices gathered the best in beauty gift ideas for the most important woman in your life. From pampering kits to exquisite jewelry to age-defying products -- these gifts will leave your mom feeling like the queen she truly is!

Laura Mercier Crème de Pistache Bath and Body Collection: Honey Bath ($40, lauramercier.com) Soufflé Body Crème: ($55, lauramercier.com) Body Scrub: ($46, lauramercier.com)

Unfortunately, Laura Mercier Crème de Pistache Bath and Body Collection isn't edible (darn!), but your mother will still be able to enjoy the nutty aromas of pistachio desserts each time she bathes! Laura Mercier combines creamy pistachio nuts with almond, praline and hazelnut scents in a freshly whipped cream for a rich, luscious experience.

June Jacob Body Travel Kit ($95, junejacobs.com)

June Jacobs Body and Face Travel kit is perfect for jetsetting mothers who like to travel in luxury and style. All of the products included in these kits are paraben- and preservative-free and packaged within a trendy leather pouch. The travel-size products in the Body Travel Kit (and the Face Travel Kit -- not pictured) cover everything you need to cleanse, exfoliate, treat and moisture your face, body and hair while you're away.

AHAVA Source of Beauty Gift Set ($37--a $70 value--ahava.com) Available at www.ahava.com

Give your mother the gift of pampering with an AHAVA Gift Set. This complete bathing regimen is made up of health-enabling ingredients directly from the Dead Sea. The kit comes equip with a deluxe straw box and a wooden salt scoop as pictured above.

Charms of Hope Signature Candle ($100, connectiondarfur.org)

This is a wonderful way to express your love on Mother's Day and fight violence against women. All proceeds from the Hope Signature Candle line go directly to Save Darfur. Each candle is made with a range of natural elements found in Darfur and come with three charms and a necklace. The line features four uniquely designed fragrance blends that elevate your spirit: Sister's Keeper, Soul, Tomorrow's Sunrise and Believe.

LAVERA Wild Rose Cleansing Milk ($18, lavera.com) & Wild Rose Moisturizing Day Creme: ($25, lavera.com)
Also available at select Target stores nationwide

Help keep your mother's skin soft and supple with Lavera's Wild Rose Cleansing Milk and moisturizing cream. This soothing cleanser gently removes makeup and impurities, leaving skin feeling refreshed and youthful, while the moisturizing cream helps nourish skin deep down and seal in moisture.

NEHITA Fine Jewelry: Bracelet ($3,300 nehita.com ) Earrings ($980, nehita.com)

Why not don your mother's wrist and ears with some stellar studs? Nehita's 2010 Chic summer selections offer an array of vibrant colors and designs that any mother would be happy to sport. Prices range from $295-$3,995. They're not cheap, but she's so worth it!

Naturopathica Glycolic Refining Peel ($68, naturopathica.com)

Keep mom's skin looking radiant and refreshed with Naturapathica Glycolic Refining Peel. This "natural face lift" is made up of Alpha Hydroxy Acids derived from sugar cane and soothing Aloe Vera to improve one's skin tone. Mom will be glowing on her special day and for months to come.