As Mother’s Day draws near, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the many ways our mothers have shaped us in ways both big and beautifully subtle. From hair styling tricks to signature perfumes, these early caretakers have left an indelible mark on our lives. In this article, we’ll be sharing 10 timeless beauty tips passed down from our own mothers and maternal figures, as well as some of our colleagues and friends.
- “Lather Up on Lotion” —Kiana Murden, senior beauty shopping writer
- “Style, Spritz, and Go!” —Conçetta Ciarlo, beauty shopping writer
- “Treat Your Skin With Care” —Florence O’Connor, associate content manager
- “Find Your Signature Perfume” —Carolina Gonzalez, associate manager, social media
- “What Doesn’t Crinkle Won’t Wrinkle” —Cortne Bonilla, senior shopping writer
- “Leave Your Brows Alone” —Sam Ravin, community manager, Vogue app
- “Always Wear SPF” —Emma Specter, culture writer
- “Opt for a Minimalist Beauty Look” —Taylor Anderson, associate manager, social media
- “Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize!” —Molly Barstein, associate manager, audience development
- “When in Doubt, Wash Your Hair” —[Name], associate editor
| Beauty Tip | Description | Source |
| Lather Up on Lotion | “Always wear lotion” | Kiana Murden, senior beauty shopping writer |
| Style, Spritz, and Go! | “My mom always styled her hair with a beveled edge straightener” | Conçetta Ciarlo, beauty shopping writer |
| Treat Your Skin With Care | “Less is more, but invest in quality products” | Florence O’Connor, associate content manager |
| Find Your Signature Perfume | “She had a fragrance for every occasion” | Carolina Gonzalez, associate manager, social media |
| What Doesn’t Crinkle Won’t Wrinkle | “She gave me all her retinol products” | Cortne Bonilla, senior shopping writer |
| Leave Your Brows Alone | “Don’t touch your brows” | Sam Ravin, community manager, Vogue app |
| Always Wear SPF | “Sunscreen is key” | Emma Specter, culture writer |
| Opt for a Minimalist Beauty Look | “Moisturized skin, mascara, and lipgloss” | Taylor Anderson, associate manager, social media |
| Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize! | “Her skin is incredibly soft” | Molly Barstein, associate manager, audience development |
| When in Doubt, Wash Your Hair | “Her skin always looked radiant” | [Name], associate editor |
“Getting ready for the day wasn’t a spectacle—it was a ritual, and we were wide-eyed apprentices soaking it all in from the sidelines.” —Kiana Murden, senior beauty shopping writer
In these timeless beauty tips, we see a common thread – they’re rooted not in trends but in love. Our mothers and maternal figures taught us that beauty is not just about following the latest trends, but about taking care of ourselves, from the inside out. By passing down their favorite beauty tips, they gave us a blueprint for our lifelong relationship with beauty. And isn’t that the essence of self-care?
For many of us, these quiet, intimate moments formed the foundation of our lifelong relationship with beauty. We learned how to brush our hair, wash our faces, honor our hair texture, and embrace the uniqueness of our features—in those moments, the bathroom mirror became a classroom. For us, our mothers and maternal figures were our first beauty influencers, and their legacy lives on through us.
These timeless beauty tips remind us that beauty is not just about physical appearance, but about the love, care, and attention that we show ourselves and others.
