Motherhood isn't the most glamorous of callings. As rewarding as being a mom
can be, we all know that reducing the extensive beauty regimens of our
child-free days are just one of the many sacrifices we've made for our little
ones. Of course, the inner goddess part of you still wants to look amazing
24/7, but what mother has the time? Here's the good news — you don't
need to spend much time at all on your look when you have the right products.
That's why we've selected the top five beauty products for all you busy moms
out there.
The Ultimate
Time-Saver: Dry Shampoo
Mornings with kids tend to be a hectic whirlwind of backpacks, breakfasts,
carpools, and lunch-packing. How many mornings have you awakened with every
intention to wash your hair that day only to have a crisis pop up? Rather than
hoping the greasy grunge look comes back in style sometime soon, try working a dry shampoo through your hair. You can get it in aerosol or
powder form. You kill so many birds with this stone — the dry shampoo will
soak up oil, save you time, help prevent over-washing, and add a fresh scent to
your locks.
Multi-Task with
Tinted Moisturizer
Remember before kids when you'd cleanse and moisturize your skin every
morning then apply a base, a foundation, a powder, and maybe even a bronzer?
Now, we're guessing you feel lucky to have the time to brush your teeth before
you rush out the door. You should still moisturize your skin while you shower, then apply makeup
when you have a little more time.
But you don't need an elaborate makeup ritual to look put together; you just
have to know how to multi-task with your products. Try a tinted moisturizer to
combine the benefits of a foundation and moisturizer in one. You'll get a
smooth, hydrated finish from a product that's easy to apply and very portable
for those days when you have to do your face in the rearview mirror of the
minivan!
Hydration Products
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An easy way to get around having to spend so much time on your makeup is to
minimize the need for makeup in the first place. Well-hydrated skin shows fewer
fine lines and wrinkles, appears firmer, and has that fresh glow we all want.
In addition to moisturizing once or twice daily, consider adding a few
intensive hydration creams, gels, or sprays to your regimen. We've seen the
best results from Amway's new Artistry Hydra-V collection, which offers everything
from hydrating eye gels to cleansers and toners. Using these products
consistently will give
your skin that unmistakable healthy glow.
Mascara Wands Do
All the Heavy Lifting (and Curling)
Curled lashes are wonderful, but moms know those few minutes spent curling
are precious and probably better spent elsewhere. In keeping with our beauty
multi-tasking theme, we have a solution that eliminates the need to curl before
you apply mascara: the right wand. Some mascaras come with a special wand that
lifts and curls your eyelashes as you apply, saving you much-needed time. Plus,
to a kid, an eyelash curler probably looks like some kind of strange torture
device. We say put it away!
Fake a Well-Rested Look
with White Eyeliner
Sleep deprivation is as much a part of motherhood as diapers, crayons, and
bedtime stories. Getting a natural well-rested look might not be in the cards
for a few more years, but you can fake it until then. Strategically placed white
or light pink eyeliner can do wonders for tired, dull-looking, and weary mom
eyes.
Lightly line — the key word is "lightly"; you want to be
subtle — the inner corners of your eyes to look more awake than you
have in years. If you want to look even more refreshed, brush a little
shimmery white eye shadow above the inner corners of your eyes and the
area along the bridge of your nose. Hello, bright eyes!
The beauty of motherhood doesn't always translate into how we look every
day. These five practical, time-saving products will help you look as wonderful
as being a mom makes you feel.
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