Mother’s Day can sometimes feel like just another commercial event, but after a year filled with loss and reflection, we’re choosing to see it differently. At Bees Brilliance, Mother’s Day 2025 is all about pausing, celebrating life, and honouring the amazing women who shaped us — especially our mums.
As we get older, we start to notice the little things — the tiny habits we picked up without even realising. The way we fold the washing, the way we put on sunscreen, or the way we moisturise our hands before bed. It’s in these everyday moments that we find the greatest treasures — small reminders of how much our mums loved and cared for us.
This Mother’s Day, we’re sharing a few beauty moments with mum — the simple, heartfelt rituals that have stayed with us, and hopefully, will inspire you to celebrate the special women in your life.
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1. Sunscreen First — Mum Knew Best
It’s a simple piece of advice we often heard growing up: "Wear a hat and sunscreen when you go outside."
Mum wasn’t just being fussy — she was being wise. New Zealand and Australia have some of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. In 2022 alone, there were 3,116 registrations of melanoma in New Zealand. Overexposure to UV radiation is the biggest risk factor, making daily sun protection a must.
Our recommendation: Choose a mineral-based sunscreen like La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Mineral Ultra Fluid. It’s sheer, blends beautifully without the white cast, and offers powerful broad-spectrum protection.
Mum's lesson? Protect your skin — your future self will thank you.
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2. Keep Your Nails Clean and Trimmed
Another beauty tip passed down through generations: keep your nails neat and tidy.
No matter how soft and glowing your hands are, untidy nails can let your basic hygiene down. Growing up, Grandma gifted each of us girls our own little manicure kit — something we treasured. I still have mine today!
Now, I pass the same tradition on to my nieces. There’s something so special about those simple moments — sitting on the bedroom floor, doing our nails, laughing, and feeling just a little bit grown-up.
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3. Moisturise Every Night
Both of my grandmothers had beautiful skin, and the secret wasn't fancy treatments — it was consistency.
Every night without fail, they moisturised. Whether it was a luxurious cream or a simple lotion, they cared for their skin with love.
For everyday hydration, we recommend our very own Bees Brilliance Healing Hand & Body Lotion or the Skin Brightening Moisturising Cream.
These are Kiwi-made skincare staples, crafted with natural New Zealand ingredients, perfect for keeping your skin soft, supple, and nourished year-round.
Moisturising isn’t just about skincare — it’s about a moment of self-care, a moment of connection, and a moment to be grateful.
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At the end of the day, it’s the little beauty rituals that become the big memories.
This Mother’s Day 2025, let’s celebrate the small moments, the lessons, and the love our mums shared with us — and maybe even pass them on to the next generation.
🌸 Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Bees Brilliance. 🌸
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