Fast beauty fixes for busy mums
Mama of four and fresh as heck - yes, it's Bec Judd. Image: Instagram/@Becjudd
Being a grown-up requires certain things and looking somewhat put together is one of them.
That’s not always so easy when you’re a sleep-deprived, overwhelmed mum.
The good news is that with a few handy short cuts you can look dewy fresh and lovely, even if you’ve barely slept a wink.
Cleanse and Hydrate
Cleanse your face and use moisturiser.
Moisturiser is a must if you want fresh-looking skin. A lightweight moisturiser is find for normal skin, dry skin needs a rich hydrating cream and if you’re oily opt for an oil-free version.
Apply eye cream.
Olay Regenerist Luminous Tone Perfecting Cream, $48.99.
Correct and Conceal
First, neutralise any dark areas around the eye with a pink or peach-toned colour corrector.
“Apply with a brush to the deepest or darkest area to prepare for concealer,” says makeup guru Bobbi Brown.
Next, apply a yellow-based shade of concealer over the colour corrector and underneath the eye and into the inner most corner.
Apply a light yellow or white powder to set the concealer in place.
Flawless Foundation
Foundation can be used where skin needs evening out - generally, this is around the nose and mouth where there’s often redness.
Blend outwards using fingers, a sponge or a brush.
Lancome Miracle Cushion Duo, $90.
Beautiful Blush
Smile and apply a natural shade of blush to the apples of your cheeks. A hint of warm rose is pretty on all skin tones. Blend upwards towards the hair line and then, if the colour is too strong, downwards.
Baby still asleep? Apply a second brighter blush on the highest point of your cheeks.
Perfect Pouts
Dark or bright colours require time and concentration. If you have that - wear a lip liner (choose a shade that matches your natural lip colour or the lipstick itself) and then, apply your lipstick with a brush.
If you’re pressed for time, try a neutral lipstick shade in a semi-sheer formula. These can be applied on the go.
The most flattering colours will be slightly darker than your natural lips.
Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey, $36.
Gorgeous Eyes
Sweep a neutral eyeshadow across the entire upper lip to the brow. Any shade of cream through to light caramel or soft brown will work.
If you have the time, dust a slightly darker shade across the eyelid to the eye crease.
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Then, add mascara.
Hold the wand horizontal and brush from the base of the lashes to the very tips. Apply two to three coats.
Bobbi Brown Nude Drama Eye Palette, $125.
Healthy Hair
The simplest way to wear your hair when you’re in a flat-out rush? A pony tail. Add a little sophistication by taking a small section of hair and winding it around the band holding the pony. Tuck into the band and hold with a Bobbi pin if needed.
Mecca Max Glam Squad Crease Hair Coils, $10.
And One Final Tip ...
Big sunglasses. Always. In fact, the bigger, the better.
