The problem with being a mum is that, by the time the kids are washed, dressed, and fed, you’ve got very little time left to do all the same things for yourself. So how do some mums manage to leave the house looking just as well put-together as their brood? With the help of the following beauty hacks, that’s how!
Bedtime Bathtime
It feels intuitive to shower in the morning; it helps you to wake up and feel ready for the day. Unfortunately though, when you’re a mum, there are a myriad of other tasks that fill up your mornings. Instead of trying to shower before school or work when you’ve got little ones to keep an eye on, breakfasts to make and lunches to prepare, why not pack all your cleansing time into one luxurious pre-bed session? The kids will be sleeping so you’ll be able to enjoy some tranquil me-time plus the warm water and clean feeling should mean you enjoy a better night’s sleep, waking up in the morning feeling refreshed and ready to go. Amplify the hack by popping on a sumptuous deep cleansing face mask (https://www.justmylook.com/kaeso-deep-cleansing-mask-95ml-p4011) and a nourishing hair masque (https://www.justmylook.com/loreal-professionnel-mythic-oil-masque-500ml-p5120) in the bath and you’ll wake up looking even more beautiful than you were when you went to sleep.
Home and Dry
Of course you can’t always guarantee you’ll have time for a bath, even in the evenings. If you find that showering is at the bottom on your list of priorities, it’s time to embrace the miracle that is dry shampoo (https://www.justmylook.com/hair-c6/shampoo-c60/dry-shampoo-c128). Perfect for busy mums who want to avoid a greasy-looking school run, dry shampoo is the product we don’t know how we lived without.
#CleanLiving
If you find that you don’t have time to shower, it’s not just your hair that takes a hit. Skin needs to be cleansed regularly to get rid of the day’s makeup and prevent complexions from becoming dull and congested. If you take the time to use a hydrating cleanser (https://www.justmylook.com/kaeso-hydrating-cleanser-495ml-p5298) and skin cream (https://www.justmylook.com/kaeso-facial-massage-cream-450ml-p4024) before bed, you’ll shave minutes off your morning makeup routine by waking up with skin that’s already glowing.
Multi-task
Us ladies are good at multi-tasking. In fact it’s kind of our thing. So there’s no reason why our products shouldn’t live up to our high standards. Instead of having to spend ages rooting around in our makeup bags for loads of individual bits and bobs, opt for products that have more than one use (like this awesome lip and cheek stain (https://www.justmylook.com/w7-cosmetics-lip-cheek-stain-a-hint-of-bali-10ml-p6850) from W7 Cosmetics). It’ll speed up your morning routine and make more space in your bag for all the other things mums need to carry.
Get a Perm
No, we’re not talking the biggest ‘do of the eighties (although, by all means, go ahead if that’s what you want!). We’re talking semi-permanent makeup that will save you whole hours during your day. Whether you opt for eyelash and eyebrow tinting (https://www.justmylook.com/make-up-c74/eyes-c161/eyelash-brow-tinting-c165) that means you don’t have to waste time on daily mascara and brow-shaping or a fake tan (https://www.justmylook.com/tanning-c1/fake-tan-c3) that eliminates the need for foundations, bronzers, and contouring, these are the game changers that will give you back your day.
