Mommy Makeover Makeup Tips

Mothers, especially the stay-at-home ones, truly deserve more credit than the rest of us give them. Even fellow women will never understand the specific hardships of mothers unless they go through it themselves. It is often said that married couples let themselves go physically and mentally, and even more so for a busy mom who has no time to pamper herself anymore. While this has indeed happened for many, it doesn’t have to be a reality that is destined or set in stone. Yes, raising a baby consumes a ton of time, effort, and energy, but setting aside a little time before starting the day to freshen up and doll up just a little can give you a little confidence boost and perk that moms may have felt they lost when they entered motherhood. Without further ado, here are a few easy beauty and makeup tips for mothers everywhere:

1. Have a small pouch full of convenient products/items ready to go

When you are looking after children, you’re most likely not going to be able to set aside an hour or two just fixing yourself in the mirror. But with a small makeup bag full of quick essentials, you can easily groom yourself in the car as you run some errands or do quick touch-ups in the bathroom at home or anywhere else. Some examples of this can include lipsticks, tweezers, face wipes, and liners. Subtle enhancements like giving yourself a little color on your lips, eyes, and cheeks or tidying up the few extra hairs can go a long way. Not to mention, nowadays companies like MILK Makeup come up with makeup products that are specifically made to be easy to apply on the face without needing a few-step regimen or fancy makeup tools to accomplish it.

2. Quick fix-hair solutions

We believe it’s a great idea to invest in a dry shampoo. When you can’t afford the time to shower as often, your hair will inevitably become a mess. Dry shampoo not only soaks up any oily residue in your hair, it can also add

some volume to it and revitalize it for the rest of the day. Plus, they normally smell great. When you don’t have the time to get your hair done you can always put it in a messy bun for example, which gives you a casual, playful, yet youthful look. If you really don’t have time for either of these, put on a cute, simple hat— no woman can go wrong with a winter hat, cap, beanie, or a beret especially if it’s to cover up bed hair. 

3. Resort to natural, at-home remedies and ingredients

Perhaps the key to natural beauty has been healthy dieting all along. Based on a recent article from Harper’s Bazaar, "How to Get Glowing Red Carpet Worth Skin According to Beyoncé’sMakeup Artist" by Ana Eksouzian-Cavadas, many celebrities are encouraged to drink a lot of carrot juice before major events like the Red Carpet because it aids in providing a glowing complexion. No doubt raising a child will dull out your complexion— you’re most likely sleep-deprived and physically pushed to your limit. How about making a nice face pack and face scrub with some oats, eggs, water, cucumber, yogurt, honey, etc.? There are a ton of D.I.Y. recipes online that work wonders and are easily made with natural ingredients you can buy at the store. With a face pack on, you can also multitask and watch over the kids too.

4. Make use of accessories and cute clothing items

Moms can most definitely still be stylish yet casual at the same time; it’s just about having some maintenance and choosing the right look for you. You don’t have to be stuck wearing the plain, boring mom sweatshirt and jean attire all the time. Tweak things around, like wearing an oversized t-shirt and then some athletic leggings or slim fit jeans underneath. Get a nice coat you can wear on top of everything. Wearing

accessories— earrings, shades, rings, and necklaces— as an accent piece makes you pop out even if you might not be wearing a super glam outfit. Not to mention, this is all in all also a great way to conceal or distract people from your hectic or unprepared appearance.

5. Prioritize on skincare products over makeup products

Cosmetic products are fantastic but it’s really no secret that constant use of makeup takes a toll on our skin. As we get older skincare rather than makeup products are what will truly keep us looking younger and beautiful in the long run. Start spending more money on things like eye creams, face mists, wrinkle creams, serums, sunblock, and exfoliators. Research them. Go through some trial and error. Many of these products work and you will see incredible results in a matter of few months or even weeks. It’s never too late to start taking care of your skin and the investment will be worth it as you age.

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