Beauty Lessons From Mom

Industry experts share skincare, makeup + hair care tips from mom.

Words: Nhlanhla Masemola | Images: Supplied

Mother knows best. A phrase that many of us are familiar with and can finally appreciate. When reading deeper into the years of mom’s advice, we see the crucial teachings of self-love and respect. For mothers, it’s not about current trends and quick fixes, but rather finding a system that works for you, and having it see you through every stage of your life.

In honour of Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the timeless women in our lives and sharing their most cherished beauty advice.

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Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex - 30ml

Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex - 30ml

Estee Lauder

R619

R890

-30.44%

Revitilzing Supreme Eye Balm

Revitilzing Supreme Eye Balm

Estee Lauder

R751

R1155

-34.97%

Resilience Multi-Effect Tri-Peptide Face and Neck Crème

Resilience Multi-Effect Tri-Peptide Face and Neck Crème

Estee Lauder

R2620

NightWear Plus Night Crème

NightWear Plus Night Crème

Estee Lauder

R1260

Nutritious Vitality8™ Night Radiant Overnight Crème / Mask

Nutritious Vitality8™ Night Radiant Overnight Crème / Mask

Estee Lauder

R581

R830

-30%

Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex

Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex

Estee Lauder

R714

R1020

-30%

Advanced Night Repair Concentrate Matrix

Advanced Night Repair Concentrate Matrix

Estee Lauder

R550

R1100

-50%

NightWear Plus 3-minute Detox Mask

NightWear Plus 3-minute Detox Mask

Estee Lauder

R405

R810

-50%

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DayWear HydraSorbet Anti-Oxidant 72H-Hydration Crème SPF 15

DayWear HydraSorbet Anti-Oxidant 72H-Hydration Crème SPF 15

Estee Lauder

R1080

Daywear multi protection anti oxidant moisture crème SPF15 - 50ml

Daywear multi protection anti oxidant moisture crème SPF15 - 50ml

Estee Lauder

R405

R810

-50%

Prep + Prime Face Protect Lotion SPF50

Prep + Prime Face Protect Lotion SPF50

MAC

R645

R860

-25%

Matchmaster spf 15 foundation - 7.5

Matchmaster spf 15 foundation - 7.5

MAC

R472

R590

-20%

Primer Plus Protection SPF50

Primer Plus Protection SPF50

BOBBI BROWN

R1048

Studio skin 15 hour hydrating foundation SPF 10 - 4.05

Studio skin 15 hour hydrating foundation SPF 10 - 4.05

Smashbox

R365

R730

-50%

Camera ready BB cream broad spectrum SPF 35 - medium/dark

Camera ready BB cream broad spectrum SPF 35 - medium/dark

Smashbox

R290

R580

-50%

Even Better™ Skin Tone Correcting Moisturiser Broad Spectrum SPF 20

Even Better™ Skin Tone Correcting Moisturiser Broad Spectrum SPF 20

Clinique

R623

R890

-30%

Superdefense daily defense moisturizer broad spectrum spf 20 (dry)

Superdefense daily defense moisturizer broad spectrum spf 20 (dry)

Clinique

R372

R745

-50.06%

Smart™ SPF 15 Custom-Repair Moisturizer - Dry Skin

Smart™ SPF 15 Custom-Repair Moisturizer - Dry Skin

Clinique

R917

R1410

-34.96%

Even Better™ Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 - Golden

Even Better™ Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 - Golden

Clinique

R730

Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup SPF 10 - Rich Chestnut

Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup SPF 10 - Rich Chestnut

Estee Lauder

R567

R810

-30%

Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation SPF15 - Cool Almond

Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation SPF15 - Cool Almond

BOBBI BROWN

R480

R740

-35.13%

Even better makeup broad spectrum spf 15 - sepia

Even better makeup broad spectrum spf 15 - sepia

Clinique

R351

R540

-35%

Double Wear Light Soft Matte Hydra Makeup SPF 10 - Nutmeg

Double Wear Light Soft Matte Hydra Makeup SPF 10 - Nutmeg

Estee Lauder

R196

R655

-70.07%

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Be legendary matte lipstick - safe word

Be legendary matte lipstick - safe word

Smashbox

R158

R315

-49.84%

Clinique pop lip colour and primer - berry pop

Clinique pop lip colour and primer - berry pop

Clinique

R282

R350

-19.42%

Clinique Pop™ Matte Lip Colour + Primer - Blushing Pop

Clinique Pop™ Matte Lip Colour + Primer - Blushing Pop

Clinique

R249

R355

-29.85%

Luxe lip colour - retro red

Luxe lip colour - retro red

BOBBI BROWN

R305

R610

-50%

Matte Lipstick - Chili

Matte Lipstick - Chili

MAC

R300

R400

-25%

Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick - Fierce

Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick - Fierce

Estee Lauder

R182

R520

-65%

Lipstick - s sexy

Lipstick - s sexy

MAC

R130

R260

-50%

Lustre Lipstick - Capricious

Lustre Lipstick - Capricious

MAC

R189

R270

-30%

Luxe Lip Color - Plum Rose

Luxe Lip Color - Plum Rose

BOBBI BROWN

R320

R640

-50%

Kiss reds lipstick - chestnut

Kiss reds lipstick - chestnut

W7 Cosmetics

R39

R79

-50.63%

Countdown collection matte metallics - 02 Copper Ltd Ed

Countdown collection matte metallics - 02 Copper Ltd Ed

Maybelline

R70

R140

-50%

Color Riche Lipcolor - Organza 236

Color Riche Lipcolor - Organza 236

L'Oreal Paris

R230

Color Riche Lipcolor - Carmin Saint Germain

Color Riche Lipcolor - Carmin Saint Germain

L'Oreal Paris

R117

R180

-35%

Color Riche Lipcolor - Oud Obsession

Color Riche Lipcolor - Oud Obsession

L'Oreal Paris

R90

R180

-50%

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Hoola Powder Blush Matte Bronzer - Original

Hoola Powder Blush Matte Bronzer - Original

Benefit Cosmetics

R275

R550

-50%

Nude finish illuminating powder - nude

Nude finish illuminating powder - nude

BOBBI BROWN

R645

R920

-29.89%

Shimmer Brick Compact - Pink Quartz

Shimmer Brick Compact - Pink Quartz

BOBBI BROWN

R908

R1210

-24.95%

Goof Proof Brow Deal Pencil Set 3.5

Goof Proof Brow Deal Pencil Set 3.5

Benefit Cosmetics

R276

R460

-40%

Luxe Lip Color - Pale Mauve

Luxe Lip Color - Pale Mauve

BOBBI BROWN

R504

R720

-30%

Studio Fix Sculpt And Shape Contour Palette - Medium/Dark

Studio Fix Sculpt And Shape Contour Palette - Medium/Dark

MAC

R1000

Honolulu Bronzing Powder

Honolulu Bronzing Powder

W7 Cosmetics

R185

Blush - Slopes

Blush - Slopes

BOBBI BROWN

R488

R650

-24.92%

Powder Blush - Sunbasque

Powder Blush - Sunbasque

MAC

R413

R550

-24.9%

Clinique Pop™ Lip Colour + Primer - Beige Pop

Clinique Pop™ Lip Colour + Primer - Beige Pop

Clinique

R315

R450

-30%

Mineralized Blush - Warm Soul

Mineralized Blush - Warm Soul

MAC

R520

Always on gel liner - moody

Always on gel liner - moody

Smashbox

R205

R410

-50%

Frost Lipstick - 'O'

Frost Lipstick - 'O'

MAC

R130

R260

-50%

Be legendary matte lipstick - safe word

Be legendary matte lipstick - safe word

Smashbox

R158

R315

-49.84%

Hyper Real Glow Palette - Shimmy Peach

Hyper Real Glow Palette - Shimmy Peach

MAC

R728

R970

-24.94%

Highlighting Powder - Pink Glow

Highlighting Powder - Pink Glow

BOBBI BROWN

R1281

Studio Fix Sculpt And Shape Contour Palette - Light/Medium

Studio Fix Sculpt And Shape Contour Palette - Light/Medium

MAC

R1000

Bronzing Powder - Natural Bronze

Bronzing Powder - Natural Bronze

BOBBI BROWN

R593

R790

-24.93%

Heaven's Hue Highliter - Magnificence

Heaven's Hue Highliter - Magnificence

Stila

R305

R610

-50%

Kate Sculpt Palette - In the Bluff

Kate Sculpt Palette - In the Bluff

Rimmel

R90

R180

-50%

The Great Brow Basics - 4

The Great Brow Basics - 4

Benefit Cosmetics

R507

R780

-35%

Eye Brows Styler - Brunette

Eye Brows Styler - Brunette

MAC

R368

R490

-24.89%

Precisely, My Brow Pencil - Shade 6

Precisely, My Brow Pencil - Shade 6

Benefit Cosmetics

R565

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Compact styler - glitter gem

Compact styler - glitter gem

Tangle Teezer

R172

R345

-50.14%

Silk & gloss volume mousse 200ml

Silk & gloss volume mousse 200ml

L'Oreal Studio Line

R47

R95

-50.52%

The Original Styler - Panther Black

The Original Styler - Panther Black

Tangle Teezer

R221

R340

-35%

Curling mousse 200ml

Curling mousse 200ml

L'Oreal Studio Line

R62

R96

-35.41%

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Blow styler - half paddle - purple

Blow styler - half paddle - purple

Tangle Teezer

R312

R480

-35%

Blow styler - full paddle - purple

Blow styler - full paddle - purple

Tangle Teezer

R319

R490

-34.89%

Nano Invisibobble - True Black

Nano Invisibobble - True Black

Invisibobble

R25

R85

-70.58%

Power Invisibobble - pretzel brown

Power Invisibobble - pretzel brown

Invisibobble

R139

R185

-24.86%

The Wet Detangler - Millennial Pink

The Wet Detangler - Millennial Pink

Tangle Teezer

R182

R365

-50.13%

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