Barely have time to brush your hair? Don’t worry, these products will work twice as hard in half the time it takes to apply them!
Most moms know all too well how a carefully-curated beauty regimen gets junked in favor of five-minute showers and messy buns. When the kids are clamoring for mom’s attention and there are just too many errands that need to get done, #WokeUpLikeThis becomes a little too literal (and isn’t as cute as when the kids of Instagram say it).
But there’s no need to sacrifice your sense of self-care once you become a mother. In fact, all the more you should celebrate and care for yourself—you’ve reached a new milestone of womanhood, and the glow is real (just ask your husband—he can see it even if sometimes you can’t). But of course, practicality and frugality often demands a more pared-down beauty routine, which is why this list of must-have multi-taskers should have their place of honor at your bathroom sink. Invest in these products and you’ll instantly look and feel more put-together and ready to face the day!
A tinted moisturizer with skincare benefits and SPF
If you’re going to swipe something on your face, then it better be worth the effort! A moisturizer with a sheer coverage not only hydrates your skin, it also instantly evens it out, helping you look a little healthier and well-rested. SPF is also a non-negotiable, so a sunscreen-and-moisturizer combo is ideal.
Try: Kiehl’s Skin Tone Correcting and Beautifying BB Cream with Sunscreen (SPF 50)
A flattering lip and cheek tint
Keep your kikay kit to a minimum by combining you lip and cheek products into one! Flushed cheeks and rosy lips will immediately give you a prettifying boost. Even if you’re just heading out to the grocery or to grab coffee with a friend, a quick dab of lip and cheek tint is all you need to feel more polished.
Try: BeneFit Benetint
A good dry shampoo
Shampooing becomes quite the luxury when you’ve got little ones to look after—but luckily, second day-hair can look even better! Amp up your natural waves and soak up any oil from your scalp with a good blast of dry shampoo. You’ll have fresh locks and va-va-voom volume in a minute!
Try: Batiste Dry Shampoo
A gentle makeup remover and facial cleanser
When you’re too beat to do a whole multi-step process, a pass of facial cleansing wipes can eliminate the need to use a separate makeup remover. Facial cleansing wipes or cloths are gentle and easy to use. You can remove all traces of light makeup and clean your face in a pinch, especially when traveling.
Try: Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths
Moms have mastered the art of multi-tasking, and it’s only right that our beauty products do too! You’d be surprised by how good a polished, fresh face and nice hair can make you feel, so even if you’ve only five minutes to spare, it’s worth spending some time on yourself.
