At a recent press event I listened to Christie Brinkley speak about the transformative power of a smile. It’s true that when we smile we are revealing a happy and confidant version of ourselves. As I looked at Christie, I remembered that beauty is ageless – and it’s not just because she’s a 62 year old who looks half her age. We are living in a time when women well into their 60s and 70s are gracing the covers of magazines, walking the runways and signing beauty and makeup contracts. Women my age want to learn from them. We want to know their secrets. We look up to them.

This year, I want to treat my mom to something that will make her smile and feel more beautiful. She deserves the best. Want to do the same for your mom? These are some of the best beauty gifts that every mother will love. Most of these are new or limited edition, a few are old favorites but I guarantee that every mamacita, young or older, will love them all.