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Mother's Day Beauty Gifts Under $50 from SheaMoisture and More

Each year you probably ponder, "What should I get Mom for Mother's Day?" But even if your Ma already has closets and dressers full of everything, you still have to show her how much you care and give her something she wants, needs or both. To help you navigate all of the gift options out there and select the perfect gift for that special lady, here are a few beauty gift ideas under $50. 1. S heaMoisture Peace Rose Oil Complex, Community Commerce Collection (from $8.99, available at Target) is the newest offering from this cruelty and paraben-free hair, bath and beauty brand with ethically-sourced and natural ingredients. The collection features a unique blend of roses to nourish sensitive skin and dry hair, and was handpicked for Target's 2016 "Made to Matter" program as one of the 20 leading natural, organic and sustainable brands in the industry. We especially love the Peace Rose Oil Haircare Collection , which includes sulfate-free No

Spa Week is Back April 11-17, Get $50 Spa Treatments

Just in time for spring,  Spa Week is back, April 11-17. So why not treat yourself to a luxe spa treatment for only $50. Get your Spa Week on, lady./Getty Images While it takes an extra effort to get me to travel above 34th Street, a complimentary facial was more than enough incentive to visit  Ettia Holistic Day Spa  (239 W 72nd Street #2), one of the New York City spas participating in Spa Week. The cozy Upper West Side spa is tiny, with two treatment rooms for facials and two for massages. But as I soon discovered, it's the little spa that could. Named after its former owner, Ettia is offering several $50 treatments for Spa Week, including a Holistic Facia and Dead Sea Salt Jewel Body Scrub. But I opted for the Fruit Enzyme Peel (normally $90; choice of coconut/papaya; raspberry/peach; lemon zest; pomegranate; or blueberry enzyme), which boosts and brightens the skin. My aesthetician was Ala, a friendly and skilled skincare specialist. The treatment comes with a mi