Pretty sure I could just call this “A Mama’s 5 Beauty Must-Haves” and leave it at that (you know, because “tired mama” is redundant). Either way, as mamas, we could all use a little help. I know I need it.

Recently, I’ve gotten some requests for a beauty routine post, which is kind of funny because these days I don’t have much of a routine. (Well, except the routine of sprinting downstairs to make my coffee the second my eyes open. I could write a blog post about that, if you want me to…?) 

I used to be diligent about showering every day, doing my hair and makeup, getting dressed. You know, pre-motherhood stuff. These days, I’m lucky to get the bare minimum done. 

Maybe I should’ve called this My Bare Minimum Beauty Routine. Hmmmm. Catchy. 

So, come into my bathroom with me (but not in a creepy way) and I’ll walk you through my “beauty routine” these days. 

Thanks for stopping by, friends!

XO

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KOH GEN DO CLEANSING SPA WATER

If you’ve read my blog for awhile, you know my deep, deep love for this spa water. You guys. It’s a miracle-worker. Why is it perfect for a tired mama? Because using it means you don’t need to wash your face at the end of the day. DUDE. I’m not sure about you, but that’s a GAME CHANGER. I mean, who has the energy for all of that face-washing nonsense if you’re not in the shower? Since I started using this 5 years ago, my skin rarely breaks out and I NEVER go to bed without using it. 

BEAUTYCOUNTER DEW SKIN TINTED MOISTURIZER

You guys. I use this tinted moisturizer every single day and I absolutely LOVE it. As a tired mama, I feel run down and my sometimes my face shows it. This stuff gives me the little glow that I need. The best part? It doesn’t feel greasy at all and almost like satin. It’s amazing. I use it daily underneath my foundation and when I feel like I need some extra moisturizing, I mix it with my daily face lotion. It’s lightweight and perfect. 

NARS CONCEALER

This concealer is one of my newer discoveries, and I can’t believe I’ve lived life this long without it.  (Can we even call that living? This is hands down the BEST concealer I’ve ever used. It’s creamy, so it doesn’t get cakey or settle into those fine lines. It brightens without giving you that fake tan goggle look. YAY.

REALLY GREAT MASCARA…

...like this one by Bare Minerals. True story: my husband looked at me the other day and said “Babe, you look refreshed!” which was probably the funniest thing he’s ever said because I had woken up no less than 4 times with the baby the night before. So, if it can work for me, I’m telling ya, it can work for you, too, mama.

DRY SHAMPOO

OK, I won’t be offended if you file this one under DUH. I mean, we all know the equation: coffee + dry shampoo = motherhood. Right? Right. I realized very quickly into this motherhood gig that my shower is the first thing to go. (Next? Eating an entire meal.) Enter: dry shampoo. It’s especially a lifesaver after a workout when I’m all sweaty and gross and need to look like a human.

(And of course, don’t forget the coffee.)

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