One of the things I quickly came to realize after becoming a mum was:
1. That learning to cleanse, tone, moisturize and apply make-up all within 10 minutes is ESSENTIAL. Thank God for multitasking
new products! And also:
2. Some days you are bound to come across more slummy than yummy- and making sure you have certain lifesavers in your
(nappy!) bag can save the day- and your face!
These are my personal life-savers; always always in my bag- making sure I can put the "yummy" in front of "mummy" every day!
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm is AMAZING and does exactly what it says on the tin; gets you glowing and beautiful in a flash! Seriously. This is one of the brands' best selling products, and, as mentioned, with good reason. The soft balm-like cream glides on your skin and erases EVERY sign of stress and fatigue, making you look like not only did you get your full 8 hours, but also gives the illusion that you are a total clean-living-5-a-day eating-never-touch-a-drop-of-merlot- yoga-guru! MAGIC IN A TUBE!
TOUCHE ÉCLAT Radiant Touch concealer from Yves Saint Laurent is yet another cult product- and again, totally justified and worth its weight in gold. This little magic wand, loved by models, makeup artists, celebrities, and women everywhere, is like eight hours of sleep and an instant pick-me-up in a stick format. TOUCHE ÉCLAT banishes shadows and tired-looking eyes- a new-mummy staple- by adding light and creating an instant lift to the eye area. Seriously, just dab a little of this under your eyes and voilá! You look like Heidi Klum! Well, maybe not Heidi Klum, but certainly a much younger and more rested version of you- and that is what you want, really! Handbag staple for sure!
Benetint by über-cool brand Benefit is "just got out of bed" rosy cheeks in a bottle! No, seriously, it is THE best blusher, melts into your skin no matter your skin-type, so perfect perfect for adding just a little hint of rose color to your cheeks. And a shade that blends so well with your own skin tone that it suits EVERYONE. Trust me, there's a reason it is on every beauty editors must-have list! And perfect for those days when you could do with a little burst of fresh-ness! Rosy cheeks are like Botox- they make everyone look years younger!
And if all else fails, and you still look a bit "my-God-I-thought-labour-was-the-worst-bit-but-try-not-sleeping-a-full-night-for-six-months", put on a pair of fabulous sunglasses- The Best Beauty Invention Ever. Hides every flaw and dark circle there is- AND makes you look super glamorous in the process- LIKE. My must-have's are by the amazing Tom Ford- they are definitively on my "cannot-leave-the-house-without" list!
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