When you're a mom, there's nothing more important than convenience. Balancing a hectic schedule doesn't leave much time for a beauty routine, so it's important that whatever products you're using go on quick, stay on long, and look great. You don't need any muss and you certainly don't need any fuss. With that in mind, I've pulled 5 must-have products that will change the way you think about makeup. The best part about all of these is that you don't even need a mirror to apply -- they're that simple. You have to pay a little extra for this convenience, but you can't put a price on your sanity, can you?
Tarte cheek stain, $30I was applying this exact blush, sans mirror, when a mom of two stopped me and asked me where I got such a miracle product. Putting this on is so easy, and it looks fantastic. Since it's not a powder, you get a great dewy, natural look that lasts for hours. Just rub on your cheeks and you're good to go.
Tarte 4-in-1 Concealer, $21They call this the "eraser", and for good reason. Dab the brush in the corner of your eyes or on a zit and poof, it's gone. The easy applicator and smooth formula make this super simple to use.
Trish McEvoy Mascara, $30
This is worth every penny. Every. Penny. The tube technology in this mascara coats your lashes and does not smudge. At all. Not even the slightest. You remove it with warm water, and still, there's no need to go back under your eyes with a Q-tip with soap to remove excess blackness. When it washes off, it comes off like rubber -- you'll see little tiny rubbery tubey-thingys in your sink. This mascara is brilliant and might be the best invention of the 21st century. No mirror needed, blink your lashes on the wand and away you go.
Christian Dior lip gloss, $25If it's good enough for Oprah, it's good enough for you. This lip gloss is one of her favorite things and beauty editors everywhere flip for this stuff. It's terrific. It lasts and lasts and it goes on opaque like a lipstick, not shiny like a gloss.
Bobbi Brown tinted moisturizer, $40Love this. Dab some on your fingers, apply evenly all over your face, and you'll look great in a matter of seconds. It goes on so evenly that you don't need a reflection to let you know it's on right. It's always on right.
I swear to you, these 5 products will revolutionize your routine -- they have mine!
What do you think?
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I love Tarte... like.. HARD... And their cheek stains are amazing!!! Sure they're expensive, but they last forever!!! Sometimes you get what you pay for, and these are worth their weight in gold!!
The only problem with these products are the price, but I really want to try that mascara, it sounds amazing!!
I never really understood the sayings that Mums cant get all dolled up if they have kids? I have 3, My DS is 5, and My DDs are 17.5mo and 3.5mo.. and I do my full routine daily. Shower then apply the make-up I desire and spend 20 mins on my hair, plus putting on adorable outfit and heals to be cutesy when Hubbs gets home. It really is not hard, get up earlier or do all this during nap times.
Those products do look awesome :) the mascare seems to be a must have. Def need it. :) ♥
I'm another mommy that does "the full warpaint" when I do my makeup. :-) Ain't no such thing as a five-minute face for me! Never has been.
I agree with Kimbyann, that is WAY too much money. I will stick with what I can get at Walmart.
The only brand listed I like is Christian Dior. There's nothing wrong with spending what you want...IF you can afford it. Just act your wages.
I can do foundation, blush, lip liner, lip gloss, lip stick, and SOME shadow without a mirror.