I think I have similar (although younger!) skin to my mum, and mine has been improved massively by using some of the products suggested on the amazing skincare threads here.
I now use effaclar duo or clearasll pads, followed by Vichy liftactiv filler (I think it's called!) at night, and then moisturiser or serum if needed. My skin can get a bit dry with the Vichy stuff so I don't use it every night, but I've noticed a huge improvement in the number of spots I get and the general condition of my skin.
I would really like to get my mum a present which she wouldn't buy herself - like me, she's not really into beauty stuff so I know she wouldn't buy anything like this because she wouldn't know where to start! - but I'm not sure whether skin 30 years older than mine should have the same products, or whether I should get her something different. She still occasionally gets spots and has quite big pores on her face.
Thank you wise mumsnet skincare gurus for any advice you can offer!