Gift Guide: 10 Gifts from Latina-owned Brands to Pamper Your Mami This Mother’s Day
Many of our moms were our first heroes, as they made plenty of sacrifices and had to overcome difficult challenges to provide for us, take care of us, and give us the best life they could
Photos: Reina Skincare; House of Intuition; Jaboneria Marianella
Many of our moms were our first heroes, as they made plenty of sacrifices and had to overcome difficult challenges to provide for us, take care of us, and give us the best life they could. If there’s one thing our mamis deserve, it’s to be pampered to their heart’s desire. Therefore, we decided to round up some indulging gifts to spoil your mami with this Mother’s Day from Latina-owned brands including Nopalera, Vamigas, and Reina skincare. Featuring a variety of items like bath soaps & scrubs, sweet-smelling candles, refreshing face mists, and hydrating body butters, this list has something for every mama out there. If you’re still looking for the perfect gift for mom this Sunday, try any of these gifts from Latina-owned brands.
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“I Am Loved” Affirmation Rollerball – House of Intuition
Sometimes our mamas need a reminder that we love them unconditionally as much as they love us. With this affirmation rollerball from House of Intuition, you can gift your mom a new scent and a helpful affirmation tool, allowing her to channel her inner poderosa. Featuring scents of rose, agarwood, & sandalwood and made from safflower oil & essential perfume oils, this affirmation rollerball can be used anywhere on the body during meditation, ritual, or anytime your mami needs a mood or scent boost.
“I Am Loved” Affirmation Rollerball, $28, available at houseofintuitionla.com
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Pink Flower Bath Set – Nopalera
If your mami loves taking baths for an at-home spa day, this Pink Flower Bath Set from Nopalera will be the perfect gift for her. This bundle includes the Cactus Flower Exfoliant, functioning as a three-in-one cleanser, exfoliant, & moisturizer, the Flor de Mayo Moisturizing Botanical Bar, made with nopal oil & jasmine oil and helpful for reducing inflammation & scars, and the Flor de Mayo Cactus Soap, made with jasmine oil & pink clay for dry skin. With this gift, your mami can get some rest & relaxation at home and elevate her bath routine with all-natural products.
Pink Flower Bath Set, $68, available at nopalera.co
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I Can’t Believe It’s Not Sofrito tote bag – Karla and Co
A lot of us grew up with the smell of sofrito in our households, so this I Can’t Believe It’s Not Sofrito tote bag from Karla & Co will be perfect for the mamas who make their sofrito and store it in the butter container. Made from 100 percent cotton twill with stain-release protection, this cream-colored tote bag is big enough to fit anything your mami needs, from makeup to books to an umbrella, and features a colorful design that reads “I can’t believe it’s not Sofrito!” If your mami loves wearing her cultura while running errands and on days out, she’ll be sure to love this bag.
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Sofrito tote bag, $25, available at karlaandco.com
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Caribbean Queen Body Butter – Reina Skincare
Reina Skincare was created by Panamanian Adriana Isabel Robinson Rivera after she began formulating her own beauty products using natural ingredients and realized it worked better for her skin than store-bought skincare products. This whipped body butter from Reina Skincare is perfect for mamis Caribeñas who will appreciate using ingredients from their beloved homeland. Featuring natural ingredients like shea butter and rose water, this body butter can be used on the face as well as the body, and it’s sure to make your skin feel smooth and smell like a tropical island.
Caribbean Queen Body Butter, $20, available at reinaskincare.com
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Sincerely Me Mini Eye Essentials – Rare Beauty
If your mami loves getting glammed up for days and nights out on the town, she’ll love this Sincerely Me Mini Eye Essentials set from Rare Beauty. This duo includes the Discovery Eyeshadow Mini Palette, featuring shades like Uplifted (champagne gold), Gracious (rusty mauve), Authentic (burgundy with gold glitter), Candid (deep mustard yellow), and Empowered (eggplant metallic), and a mini Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara. The set is vegan and developed for sensitive skin and because it’s mini, it’s perfect for the makeup bag she keeps in her purse for midday touchups.
Sincerely Me Mini Eye Essentials, $25, available at rarebeauty.com
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Spa Day Bundle – Ceremonia
Founded by Babba Rivera to empower & celebrate Latinx culture and bring a sustainable perspective to hair care, Ceremonia offers a variety of hair care items for all hair types. Whether your mami has pelo liso or beautiful rizos/coils, she’ll be sure to enjoy this Spa Day Bundle from Ceremonia. This trio features the Papaya Scalp Scrub, made from papaya enzymes & Bolivian pink salt to exfoliate the scalp and rid the hair of buildup, the Mascarilla de Babassu, made from Babassu and Peruvian Cupuaçu butter to condition and hydrate your tresses, and an Anti-Frizz Hair Towel.
Spa Day Bundle, $75, available at ceremonia.com
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Five Bath Bomb Bundle – Jaboneria Marianella
Jaboneria Marianella, inspired by the sights, scents, and traditions of Venezuela, was created by mother-son duo. Marianella, who grew up making soaps in her grandmother’s kitchen and David, who is focused on designs to create a stylish & sustainable line. This Five Bath Bomb Bundle from Jaboneria Marianella will be great for the mamis who love taking warm baths all while supporting a small, family-owned brand. Featuring scents like lavender champagne, pink petals, green tea, and oatmeal, milk & honey, this set will surely make your mami feel like the reina she is.
Five Bath Bomb Bundle, $40, available at marianella.co
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Original Latin Candle Collection – Simply Latina
For the mamas who like to keep their house smelling nice, this Original Latin Candle Collection from Simply Latina will be the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Featuring Cafe Con Leche, Flor de Cactus, and Sana Sana, this collection will bring the vibrant energy and warmth of Latin culture into any home. As each 2-ounce candle is hand poured and made using premium coconut soy wax, these eco-friendly candles will provide a clean burn and bring a smile to your mami’s face.
Original Candle Collection, $19.99, available at simplylatina.com
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Botanical Face Mist Kit – Vamigas
This Botanical Face Mist duo from Vamigas, made with natural ingredients sourced from Latin America, is a great gift for the skincare mamis who want to keep their skin glowy. The Pampas Face Mist, made with yerba mate, acai, witch hazel, & aloe vera, can reduce redness & oiliness and clarify your skin while the Rosa Face Mist, made from rosa mosqueta & rose water, will provide a spritz of moisture and keep the skin plump. With this bundle, your mami can pamper herself while celebrating her Latin American roots.
Botanical Face Mist Kit, $46, available at vamigas.com
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Sunday Gift Box – PEACHBOX CO.
PEACHBOX CO. was founded by Alvania A. Lopez, who moved from the Dominican Republic when she was young, to create urban luxury products prepped for gifting. This six-piece bundle includes a white Cotton Waffle Robe from Alan Pendergrass, a Sunday Morning Candle from Brooklyn Candle Studio, a Gold Candle Care Kit from PEACHBOX CO, a Dry Body Brush from Wanderlightly, a Peppermint & Eucalyptus Foot Soak from Formulary, and an Herbal Tonic Face & Body Mist from Formulary; additionally, it comes with a customizable greeting card of your choice. It’s the full relaxation package for mami and one she can regularly use so she gets at-home spa days beyond Mother’s Day.
Sunday Gift Box, $168, available at peachboxco.com
