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Simple Beauty Recs for older moms that still want to look pretty but are tired
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items This list features easy-to-use, everyday makeup must-haves that help you look fresh, polished, and confident—without taking up your whole morning. These products are perfect for quick routines and makeup beginners alike.
Each pick is affordable, begi...
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Simple make-up must haves
Skin care for the on the go mom
Easy hair maintenance
Manicure and Pedicure for the tired momma
Simple make-up must haves
This list is perfect for anyone who doesn’t wear much makeup but still wants to look fresh and feel confident. It focuses on easy-to-use, lightweight products that enhance your natural beauty without feeling heavy or complicated. From hydrating moist...
If you want your makeup to look airbrushed IRL, this primer is your new best friend. Tarte’s Timeless Smoothing Primer blurs pores, fine lines, and texture like magic. It has a silky, whipped texture that melts into your skin and creates the smoothes...
timeless smoothing pore primer
This mascara isn’t hyped up for nothing—it’s bold, dramatic, and gives you instant volume with just one coat. Lashes look thicker, longer, and lifted without any clumps or flakes. The hourglass-shaped brush hugs every lash, making your eyes pop in se...
Better Than Sex Volumizing Mascara
If you’ve been searching for that one foundation that actually stays put all day—this is it. Estée Lauder Double Wear is a total game-changer. It gives you smooth, flawless coverage without feeling heavy or cakey, and it seriously lasts from morning ...
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Love how well these blend and the symplicity of them.
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A beauty brush cleaner is essential because it removes old makeup, oil, and bacteria from your brushes. Clean brushes help prevent breakouts, keep your makeup looking smooth, and extend the life of your tools.
Best Makeup Brush Cleaner: Sponge Cleanser
Tarte mascara is great because it combines clean ingredients with powerful results. gives your lashes serious volume, length, and definition without clumping or flaking. Whether you go with the popular Tartelette Tubing Mascara or the classic Lights,...
Mascara Makeup - Waterproof, Lengthening & Hypoallergenic
Tarte Primer is the Perfect Makeup Base because it smooths skin texture so foundation glides on effortlessly minimizes pores and fine lines for a polished look. It Hydrates and nourishes with clean, skin-friendly ingredients like aloe and plant extra...
Face Primer Makeup & Setting Spray
I love Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm because it feels so natural and nourishing on my lips. It gives just the right amount of color—subtle but enough to brighten my look without feeling heavy or sticky. Plus, it’s made with natural ingredients like bee...
Tinted Lip Balm
I love Urban Decay All Nighter because it keeps my makeup looking fresh and flawless all day and night — no smudging, fading, or melting, even when I’m busy or in hot weather. It feels lightweight and doesn’t make my skin feel sticky or heavy. Plus, ...
All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray
I love Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte because it gives me the perfect matte finish without feeling heavy or cakey. It covers my skin beautifully, hiding imperfections and keeping shine under control all day. Plus, it matches my skin tone really w...
Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Powder Foundation
These smell absolutely amazing and are great to travel with. Especially if you fly a lot since they are not actually liquid. They just melt into your hands and then you use it like a regular lotion. Also saves you from using too much lotion!
Jergens Cherry Almond Lotion Bursts Heart
Skin care for the on the go mom
Very minimal person when it comes to skin care routine. I love these products because they allow me to do what I need without a big fuss.
This was amazing. started using before my wedding and my skin looked wonderful! I use it all the time and never looked back.
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My feet are always so dry due to walking around barefoot and this stuff has been amazing to keep my feet looking nice for sandals weather.
Foot Balm - Soothes Dry Cracked Feet, Heels | Badger Balm
I love Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel because it feels super light and refreshing on my skin, almost like water. It gives my skin a boost of hydration without feeling greasy or heavy, which is perfect for my busy days. It absorbs quickly, so I don’...
Hydro Boost Water Gel & Oil-Free Face Moisturizer
I love the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask because it works like magic overnight. It feels super smooth and soothing on my lips, and when I wake up, they’re soft, hydrated, and ready for the day. It’s like giving my lips a deep drink of moisture while I sl...
Lip Sleeping Mask Nourish & Hydrate
I love the iS Clinical Pro-Heal Serum Advance+ because it’s like a superhero for my skin. It combines powerful antioxidants—Vitamin C, E, and A—to protect my skin from damage and keep it looking youthful. It helps reduce redness and irritation, makin...
Pro-Heal Serum Advance+
I am pretty simple with the face masks. When I do get the chance to pamper myself I just grab one of these and feel great.
Best Facial Masks
Easy hair maintenance
These are just must haves in my home. I use these and so do my daughters.
I will never use anything else. It has done wonders for my hair and my children do not cry when I brush their hair anymore!
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Ion Blonde Shampoo is made especially for blonde hair. It helps keep your blonde color bright and fresh, and stops it from turning yellow or brassy. It also gently cleans your hair and makes it soft and shiny. It’s a simple way to keep your blonde lo...
Blonde Solutions Blonde Enhancing Shampoo by Ion
This is for hair after you hae gone swimming! Swimming Hair Shampoo is great for people who swim a lot. It helps wash away chlorine, salt, and other chemicals from pool or ocean water that can dry out and damage your hair. Using it keeps your hair he...
ion Swimmer's Shampoo
Flat hair clips are better than claw clips in some cases because they’re more comfortable to lean back on, especially when lying down or driving. They sit flush against your head, making them ideal for low-profile, secure hairstyles without the bulk ...
Comfy Flat Hair Clips in the Latest Styles
Hair ties that don't pull out your hair. Need I say more?
Hair Ties
I love a good dry shampoo because it saves time, keeps my hair looking fresh between washes, and adds volume when my roots feel flat. It’s a quick fix that makes me feel put together without the hassle of a full wash and blow-dry.
Dry Shampoo - Hair - 123 Products
I love a good wave iron because it gives my hair effortless, beachy waves in minutes with way less effort than curling each piece. It’s perfect for adding texture and volume, and the style lasts all day without needing much touch-up.
Curling Irons & Stylers - Tools & Brushes - 110 Products
I love the BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Straightening Iron because it heats up really fast and keeps the heat steady, so I can style my hair quickly without having to go over the same spot again and again. The plates are super smooth, which means my hai...
Nano Titanium Flat Irons
I am someone who would rather crimp than curl some days. Super simple to use and you can be on the go in a matter of minutes.
Crimping Iron Hair Crimper for Hair DSHOW ...
An alternative to the round clips that I have also listed. Still easy to put in your hair and is safer to wear while driving. Inexpensive and can be stored in your bathroom, car, and purse.
Hair Clips
I also swear by Aussie products! When I do not have blond hair or swimming hair this is my absolute go to hair care.
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Manicure and Pedicure for the tired momma
Listen, we all don't like to admit our feet get bad but it happens! These are invaluable especially for us moms that like to walk around barefoot every chance we get!
Battery Operated Callus Remover
Get yourself a good kit and then hide it from he children! These are great to have just when sitting on the couch and watching TV.
Nail Clippers Set Fingernail & Toenail Kit
pamper yourself with a great massage lotion to take care of your skin. This has been a good choice for me.
Foot Lotions Collection Without Oily Residue
Want to save a little bit of money? Do your gel nails at home! While it may not be quite the same it truly can save you money and you will still look great. I love doing my nails!
Gel Nail Kit