Let’s be honest, being a new mom is hard work. In between sleepless nights and constant feeding,it’s challenging to find any time for yourself. Dry shampoo and a few coats of mascara, whilst holding the baby start to become the norm. This can leave you feeling a bit lost and not like yourself, so it’s good to treat yourself and take care of you for once. We’re not suggesting a full glam routine, but just a short self care routine, to help you feel confident and ready to take on the world, in a matter of minutes.
So, with no time to waste, let’s get into some beauty tips to help you feel like you again.
Skincare First: Build the Base
Firstly, it’s important to create a good base for your make up to hydrate and replenish your skin after a long night and for the long day ahead, that is quick and efficient. It’s important to not miss this stage, as it helps you to feel good in your own skin, when you look glowy. Firstly, start with a gentle cleanser to wash your face with, no scent is best to stop further drying and irritation. Next a hydrating moisturizer is a need to keep your skin looking healthy.
A great tip when applying your moisturiser, is to give your face a quick massage, to help to de-puff and relax your muscles. If you’re feeling a bit lazy, some moisturizers have built-in de-puffing technology. Not only does this help you to look your best but it also helps you to de-stress and have time to yourself before the long day ahead.
Pro-tip – Keep skincare in the bathroom or baby changing area for easy access.
5-Minute Makeup Routine
A quick, easy but effective makeup routine is essential for new moms, especially one that is actually a couple of minutes long. There are certain products that are low effort, but with maximum effect and these are the products that should be focused on in an efficient beauty routine.
Concealer or a tinted moisturiser – These products are a quick way to even out your skin tone and to hide those dark circles. A great tip is to use your fingers to apply these for a speedy application
Cream bronzer and blush – Easy to blend and highly pigmented, cream blush and cream bronzers help to give your skin a glow without causing any dryness
Cheek and lip tint – These 2 in 1 products are perfect for saving time ( and money), as you can quickly apply them to your cheeks with your fingers and then also your lips to add a bit of colour to your face.
Mascara – This is the best way to get an awake look (even though you might not feel it). A quick coat of mascara can make a huge difference and open up your eyes so you look like you’ve had at least 8 hours sleep.
Powder – When rushing around all day, do you want to look shiny from sweat? Powder is a great way to ward off the shine and also keep your makeup look in place for the whole day.
Overnight Beauty Hacks
The best kind of beauty hacks are ones that you don’t have to put any effort into and work while you’re sleeping. That means when you wake up you can feel rejuvenated and refreshed, with little effort! Here are a few things that you can do:
- Make use of a hydrating mask overnight to wake up with soft and hydrated skin.
- Wear cooling eye masks at night to de-puff tired eyes.
- Spray in some dry shampoo at night so it works while you sleep.
- Try overnight sock curls so you can wake up with a salon style blow out. A tip for this is to use hair oil for you can avoid frizz.
Final Thoughts
Just a reminder that you don’t need makeup to be beautiful, you are enough and beauty is skin deep. However when you have no time for yourself, a little bit of selfcare is sometimes needed to help you to feel like yourself again. It’s also important to remember that this doesn’t have to be an everyday thing, some days you might just brush your hair and wash your face, but this is enough! Putting pressure on yourself is not the aim of self-care. So just do what you can, and what makes you feel good on that day depending on your energy and time.
That being said, you’re doing great! So, why not treat yourself to some ‘me’ time.