6 gift ideas (with a Catalan heart) for Mother's Day

BarcelonaOften, when it comes time to give a mother a gift, things get complicated. Although she's probably the person we know best in the world—and, above all, the one who knows us best—sometimes we get stuck and can't find any ideas for things she might need or that she might be excited about. Below, we suggest six gift ideas with a Catalan heart that we hope your mothers will love on May 4th, Mother's Day.

1- Tara

Catalan Míriam Freixa Villena is the R&D manager for the hair cosmetics brand Tara, which has its own laboratory in Barcelona. Founded in 2016, the brand has just launched three new hair routines, based, as always at Tara, on Mediterranean botanical tradition and accompanied by the latest scientific innovations in its field. Its three new routines are: Sage + Multivitamin, to prevent hair from looking delicate and protect its color; Strawberry + NMF, a moisturizer designed to strengthen and soften hair; and Date + Multivitamin, a thickening and antioxidant treatment that also improves scalp health. All three routines are three steps.

2- Suot Studio

For mothers who enjoy gifts that last forever, jewelry is always a good option. To escape from classic shapes, a good option is Suot Studio, a Catalan firm that since 2021 has been creating innovative pieces featuring colored gemstones and bold shapes. Among its latest releases is the collection Half cut, which uses gold to mount lab-cut stones, giving its final creations a very unique and original personality. In addition, Suot Studio also has a section on its website that allows users to create earrings to their liking by combining a multitude of different pieces, ultimately creating a virtually unique piece.

3- Cottet Barcelona

Cottet has just presented its latest collection, Golden moments, which is inspired by different places in the city of Barcelona, ​​​​where the brand has been established since 1902. With this collection, the veteran Catalan eyewear brand presents eyeglasses and sunglasses for both men and women that can delight anyone, given its very wide aesthetic range. In addition, the collection includes an exclusive capsule of 5 new frame models and 5 new sunglasses models, each available in three carefully selected shades. Finally, it also highlights the renewal of the brand's most iconic models: eight bestsellers of sun that incorporate previously unpublished colors.

4- Etnia Barcelona

Since 2001, Etnia Barcelona has stood out among independent brands in our country thanks to its bold approach to shapes and colors. So much so that its latest collection is called Chroma SS25 and is full of references to the most vibrant colors, both together and in combination. Their glasses, both prescription and sunglasses, are always designed in Catalonia and use Barberini lenses with an HD filter, which guarantees clearer vision and a higher level of protection. It's an ideal collection to start the summer with a refreshed look.

5- Rabanne

The fashion brand Rabanne has been owned by the Catalan company Puig since 1987. In 2023, Puig removed the Paco Rabanne name from the brand and launched its first makeup line. The Catalans, who have this brand as one of their flagship brands, have just presented the line's first floral fragrance. Million gold for her, which they launched in 2024. This is the limited edition Million Gold for Her Pure Jasmine, a eau de parfume Absolutely feminine, with jasmine as the protagonist but also with hints of honey and mandarin. Specifically, it is a blend of jasmines: jasmine sambac and jasmine heart of the season, harvested at the peak of flowering. Created by perfumers Aliénor Massenet, Suzy Le Helley, and Nathalie Benareau, it comes in a faceted, diamond-inspired bottle.

6- Elisabeth Álvarez

Entrepreneur Elisabeth Álvarez has been leading the beauty sector in Barcelona for years, where she founded her own center in 2017 and is currently a key player in Inout, one of the most recognized in the city. The Catalan beauty brand has her own line of cosmetics, offering a wide variety of products that will make any mother happy. The offering is extensive and the prices are quite affordable. One of the most popular products is SOS Imperfections, which helps reduce the appearance of spots on the face. Also noteworthy is her purifying lotion, which deeply cleanses and regulates the appearance of oil on the skin. It also mattifies and evens out the skin's tone. pack which includes a serum with vitamin C and a mask effect glow It can also be a great gift idea.