Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2024: The Best Beauty Tools For Traveling Moms

Traveling can take its toll on skin and hair but packing all the beauty tools needed to keep them looking their best can be challenging.

Make her life easier with these thoughtful gifts that are made for travel. Whether they’re mini sized, multi-taskers or cordless – or all of those – they each solve a problem without causing another one. In fact, they’re so good, they just may replace the tools she uses at home.

This 2-in-1 brush is the way to give her a professional blowout at home or on the road. Taking advantage of Sutra’s exclusive Healthy Heat FAR Infrared (IR) and Ionic technologies, this must-have tool is the answer to achieving perfect drying and styling — at the same time. It works quickly so she can get on with her vacation, looking and feeling great. Price: $110

Available in three vibrant colors, this pretty shaver is so much more effective than a disposable razor. Thanks to a dual clipper blade, it’s also less likely to result in nicks and cuts. An Amazon’s Choice, it has a thoughtful, ergonomic design and she can use it on wet or dry skin, with or without shaving cream. Also, it runs on two AAA batteries and is cordless so it’s ideal for silky smooth travels. Price: $9.92

She likes to play around with her hairstyle but doesn’t want to take an extra bag just for her tools. This amazing multi-tasker from the pros at Drybar gives her everything she needs to change it up at her whim, including a signature heatproof case for travel. Ionic and infrared technology work together to create shiny, healthy hair no matter how she decides to style it. Price: $199

Plum Beauty offers great beauty tools to meet any specific need but everyone will love this beautiful rose quartz facial roller. It has so many benefits, from reducing under-eye circles and puffiness to tightening and minimizing pores to enhancing the effectiveness of her favorite skincare products. Best of all, it just feels relaxing and indulgent. She’ll want to always carry it in her purse for a quick pick-me-up. Price: $10.99

Sure, most hotels provide hairdryers but why should she sacrifice quality for convenience when she can toss this little beauty into her bag? Tiny but powerful, it’s lightweight and folds up to practically nothing. Nano Titanium technology results in lots of shine and, best of all, its dual voltage makes it ideal for international travel. Price: $33.59

Hotel and airplane air can be so drying, making this dermatologist-recommended and TSA-approved portable humidifier the perfect traveling companion. Using first of its kind hybrid humidification, it hydrates skin and also helps alleviate symptoms of colds and allergies. It’s easy to use and can be plugged in or run on battery for up to 11 hours. Plus, it’s mold-inhibiting and a snap to clean. Price: $100

For curls on the go, mom will love this hot tool that comes with its own heat-proof carrying case, charger and adapter. She’ll get 30 minutes of cordless styling time with an automatic shut off after 10 minutes of non-use. Nano silver and tourmaline technology provides a glossy finish via her choice of three heat settings. The wand easily slips into her carry-on to work its magic anywhere. Price: $79.99

Fans of Solawave’s bestselling skincare wand will be thrilled with the brand’s newest problem-solver. Focusing on the neck and chest, which age faster than the face, this rejuvenating mask uses Red and Near-Infrared Light Therapies to smooth fine lines and reduce wrinkles and crepiness. It comes in its own easy to pack bag so she can just put it on for 10 minutes – it turns off by itself – in her hotel room and be treated to the equivalent of a spa treatment. Price: $299

With all the power of a full-sized tool, this mini styling brush heats up to 365 degrees so she can smooth and straighten, curl, tame or touch up her hair wherever she goes. Plus, she’ll get less frizz and more shine, thanks to fusion technology combining both ionic and ceramic properties. Calista was founded by salon owner and professional hairstylist, Maria McCool, whose ultra-compact tools are a traveler’s dream. Price: $39.99

Small but mighty, this high tech device combines multi-spectrum light therapy with sonic cleansing to improve skin, clear up acne and minimize wrinkles. In just a few minutes, her travel-weary skin will be glowing. Yes, it’s kind of a miracle. Price: $129

Because a scalp massage is always the most relaxing part of getting her hair done, give her this easy to tote device that deep cleans her hair and scalp with her choice of three vibration settings. It’s rechargeable and can be used in the shower so she can keep her hair and scalp healthy even in a hotel. It also comes with an attachment to clean and exfoliate her face and body. Price: $39