I think you can talk to almost any person and they will tell you how crazy busy they are. Whether you are a mom or not, we are in this constant season of hustle and bustle. It’s non-stop and we (or at least I) are trying to maximize every second of our day. One thing that should not be comprised is your beauty routine. I know I have said this before, but I really wish I had started a solid skin care routine at a much earlier age. I didn’t see the importance of it, but now I realize how important it is to take care of your skin. And despite being a busy mom, we should take care of our overall appearance. You feel better about yourself and your 60 year old self will thank you!
Beauty Routine For Busy Moms
Beauty Routine For Busy Moms
Step One: Face Cleanser
Skin care is king to your beauty routine. It is the most important. I wash my face every morning with TULA’S GENTLE MILK CLEANSER and every night I double wash my face with CETAPHIL GENTLE CLEANSER and TULA’S CLEANSER. And never go to bed with make up on. In addition, you can always use these NEUTROGENA MAKE UP REMOVER WIPES.
These DR. DENNIS GROSS PEEL PADS are easy to use couple of times a week and will brighten your skin.
ORDINARY makes a hyaluronic acid that locks in moisture. It is so reasonably price and you can add it to your AM and PM skin routine.
Then I make sure I use a good moisturizer in the MORNING and at NIGHT.
***I just received word this week, TULA is reducing their promo code as of February 1. So use my code MOMMAMANDY now for an extra 20% off. After February 1 the promo will be reduced to 15%.***
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Step Two: Simple and Easy Make-up
Here are a few products I have found that save me time when applying my daily make-up.
I have been using AVENE TINITED MOISTURIZER. I love the coverage and it has 50 SPF. So this one product has moisturizer, foundation, and SPF.
I use the LANEIGE LIP SLEEPING MASK every day. It keeps my lips moisturized and is the perfect lip gloss.
I use TARTE SHAPE TAPE for my concealer. This is the best deal you will find on this product.
You can literally swipe these EYE SHADOW STICKS on your eyelids and go! Gives the perfect amount of color and it stays put all day. Literally takes 2 seconds.
Same thing with these BLUSH STICKS.
Then I finish up with mascara. I have been a long time user of DIOR MASCARA, but have recently been trying this MARC JACOBS MASCARA.
Step Three: Dry Shampoo
I did a whole blog post on Dry Shampoo a while back. Dry Shampoo is life-changing and will help you extend your time in between washes. It is beneficial for so many reasons. Saving you time as a busy momma is the best reason of all!
Step Four: Textured Waves
You can quickly at textured waves to your hair to give it a finished look without spending a lot of time on your hair. I don’t have to curl my entire head of hair I use these products to achieve this look.
I divide my hair into sections with DRYBAR HAIR CLIPS.
And I use the T3 SINGLE PASS CURLING IRON to curl a few pieces.
Then I will finish with DRYBAR’S TRIPLE SEC 3 IN 1 FINISHING SPRAY. My all time favorite hair product.
I have also used OUAI WAVE SPRAY without using the curling iron.
My Beauty Tips for Busy Moms
Drink lots of water! In the morning, fill up a HYDRO FLASK and sip on it all day long. Keep refilling it and your skin will thank you! Your face will be fuller and your skin will look so much more refreshed.
Wear SUNSCREEN. Sunscreen not only prevents skin cancer, but it also keeps all of the pesky sun spots to a minimum. Oh how I wish I would have worn sunscreen on my face every day in high school and college. Now they have FOUNDATION with sunscreen already in them! But during the summer here, I make sure I wear a hat and also add an extra layer of sunscreen.
HEADBANDS and SCARVES are such a lifesaver for me. When I don’t want to style my hair, I throw it up in a bun with a scarf or headband and it makes me look I spent a lot of time on my hair.
TINTED MOISTURIZER! I typically do not want to spend a ton of time on my make-up, so I wear tinted moisturizer. Two of my favorites are HERE and HERE.
If I do wear a full face of make-up, two steps I combine into one is my PRIMER and CC CREAM. I put a little bit of each on my hand and mix them together with my beauty sponge.
When I need a pick me up under my eyes, I use the TULA EYE BALM. It is a game-changer, especially when traveling.
More Beauty Tips
Another product I use while applying my make-up during my morning routine is GRACE & STELLA ROSE SPRAY. I use it while applying my CC Cream and then after I finish my make-up as a setting spray.
Put on a 15-minute MASK during the time you’re getting the kids ready for school or prepping for bed. I always have little things to do around the house, like fold laundry, putting a load of laundry on, or unloading the dishwasher, cleaning water bottles. You get the idea. There is always something to do! So I multi-task and I will put a mask on during this time.
***I just received word this week, TULA is reducing their promo code as of February 1. So use my code MOMMAMANDY now for an extra 20% off. After February 1 the promo will be reduced to 15%.***
XOX
Mandy
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