Mothers have super busy lives. The endless list of to-do things and the attention everybody seeks from them is definitely tiring. You are out there for everyone and in the process you simply ignore yourself. Mothers, generally, turn apathetic towards their appearance--because they have a munchkin to take care of and that in itself is the most beautiful feeling.
You’re beautiful and nothing and no one can question that. What remains to be done is to remind yourself of your beauty.
Try these hacks to feel superb and show the world the gorgeous mama that you are.
Follow the cleansing, toning and moisturising routine: Don’t give up on basics. Invest in a good face wash, toner and moisturiser, which suits your skin type. Follow this routine daily twice; once in the morning and the other right before you hit the sack. Keeping your skin clean and healthy will go a long way in its upkeep.
Work on those dark circles: Under eye creams, almond oil or coconut oil. Yes! Invest in a good eye cream or oil and take care of your tired eyes. Your fatigue is most evident with those dark circles around your lovely eyes. Let them sparkle.
Fix those oily tresses: Your hair is flat, oily and messy. Alas! You don’t have time to wash it either and you need to rush for the meeting. Don’t worry. Dust a small amount of talcum powder on your scalp and massage it. The oil is absorbed and voila, now the tresses are flowy and bouncy.
Tint your cheeks: Okay, so you need not exactly ace your contouring game for this. The best way to apply make up is by using your fingertips. Dab that red lipstick onto your fingertips and rub it to your cheeks. Make sure you don’t overdo it. Don’t want to end up looking like a Japanese doll. Just a tinge to add color to the washed out face.
Get a lip stain: No not a lipstick or lip gloss, but a lip stain. Lip stain helps in prolonging the wear of the lipcolor. If you are like me who hates applying lipstick again and again, then lip stain is your hack. It acts like a lip balm and gives an amazing finish to your look.
Ace the cat-eye look: I love the look of a cat eye but have the hardest time getting both sides to look the same. By using a business card as a guide, it's easy to get it right. It takes a little practice to figure out how to line it up correctly, but once you get the hang of it, it's a total snap.
Flutter those lashes: We don't always have time (or the hand steadiness) for false lashes. But grab a cotton bud, dip it in some baby powder and dust it onto your lashes between coats of a powerful, volumizing mascara. The powder will act as a natural thickening agent.
Quick smokey eye look: All you need is a kajal pencil and a chapstick! Yes, don’t roll your eyes, and trust me you can get the perfect smokey eyes look. Color a heavy thick line at the base of your lashes with your eye pencil. Add a little bit of creamy lip balm, like Chapstick, to help the pigment move and blend up with your fingers, for a quick smokey eye.
Egg white mask to tighten pores: Just crack two eggs, discarding the yolk; you don't have to beat the whites if you don't have time. Spread the white onto your face and neck and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes. Wash it off and see the difference for yourself.
Green tea ice cubes: Puffy eyes? Use green tea ice cubes to sit on your eyes for a few minutes. The cold surface will help in depuffing your tired eyes and pop out your eyes for a better look.
Try these hacks to ace the on-the-go sexy mommy look. But if you find them a handful to try out at once, then give a buzz to the beauty experts from Housejoy. Your one-stop destination for beauty fixes at your doorstep.