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Makin Mama Pretty
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items I have spent waaaaaay too much money trying out the new and trendy make up. It’s fun for a few days and then I always go back to my tried and true products. Most mornings I’m rushing around the house to get myself and 2 toddlers ready to go. So wheth...
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Prep work
5 minutes or less!
Even Gym Girlies Need Some ✨Sparkle✨
Feeling A Little Extra🤌🏻
My Hair favorites
DIY Nails💅🏼
Prep work
The first thing I do every morning is wash my face. Actually thats a lie. First thing I do is make a cup of coffee😂 but THEN I was my face. After my face is washed I use my medicube pads, add some under eye cream, and slather on some moisturizer. It...
My skin can be really sensitive to cleansers. I use this one morning and night with no issue! It’s gentle on my skin but tough enough to remove make up. It’s unscented so I never get any irritation or dry skin from it.
Vanicream Unscented Gentle Facial Cleanser - 8 fl oz
I love these in my morning routine! I can see a huge difference in my pores and over complexion. Plus, they regularly run 50% off making them super affordable.
Medicube Zero Pore Pads 2.0, 70 Pads, AHA & BHA
I have super sensitive skin under my eyes! This is one of my favorite under eye creams. It’s light and has a gentle cooling effect. If you use it regularly you can see a different in the brightness.
Eight Saints Light Show Brightening Eye Gel
On the days I REALLY need some extra pick me up, this is my go to. The caffeine gives me the extra perkiness that I need to make it look like I’ve slept🤣
SPRING SISTERS Under Eye Cream Dark Circles
This is my favorite daily face cream! It’s light and gentle, not super greasy and lightly scented. The added SPF is a nice bonus! This is a pricier cream but I’m super picky with my face lotions. You can never go wrong with Shiseido!
Shiseido Women's Essential Energy Hydrating Day Cream Broad Spectrum - SPF 20 - 1.7oz - Ulta Beauty
On the days I go to the gym, this is the moisturizer I use. I want something lighter but also super hydrating. This goes on super smooth and layers beautiful with my gym routine! It’s lightly rose centered and feels so refreshing.
e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration! Gel-Yeah Face Moisturizer - 1.7oz
5 minutes or less!
I told some friends of mine the other day that I refuse to leave the house looking like a troll😂 On the mornings that I have absolutely no time and need to get out the door asap, these are the products I reach for! Just a super quick tried and true ...
On the days I’m really crunched for time, this is my non-negotiable single step. This serum evens out the color and tone of your skin in seconds! It leaves a gentle glow and layers beautifully under makeup!
Stila One Step Correct Makeup Setters and Primers - 30ml - Ulta Beauty
I love this blush stick for daily use. It’s a beautiful color and can be layered depending on how much color you want on your cheeks. Plus, I love that it has its own built in brush.
NUDESTIX Nudies All Over Face Matte Blush - Cherie - 0.25oz - Ulta Beauty
I feel like mascara dries out so quick. This one has held up super well and doesn’t get flaky throughout the day. Plus, it washes off super easy!
KVD Beauty Go Big or Go Home Long-Wear Vegan Volumizing Mascara - Trooper Black - 0.33oz - Ulta Beauty
Even Gym Girlies Need Some ✨Sparkle✨
We live in NC and I swear the UV is like 30 most days when I go to the gym. So I always make sure I get some sunscreen on my face. I love when I can mix beauty with practicality which is what you will find for most of these products!
Long gone are the days of sleeping until noon. I need all the help I can get to look like I slept 10 hours. This eye cream works to brighten and conceal my under eyes, giving the appearance of a full nights rest. Plus, we love the added benefit of SP...
Total Eye 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF 35 | Eye Cream
As a mom to 2 toddlers I’m lucky if I get 5 minutes in the morning to get myself together. This color balm goes on with a quick swipe. I love that I’m getting so color and SPF at the same time!
Sunforgettable® Total Protection® Color Balm SPF 50
If you want a waterproof, gym proof, cry proof mascara, this is it! I’m telling you, it stays put even on my sweatiest days at the gym!
COVERGIRL Lash Blast Cleantopia Waterproof Mascara - Extreme Black - 0.32 fl oz
This is a morning must! I swear I always wake up with chapped lips. I love that this gives me the moisture I need with a little bit of color. Just a touch of rosiness and shine💋
Vaseline Rosy Lip Therapy Stick - 2pk/0.16oz each
Feeling A Little Extra🤌🏻
On the days I’m feeling a little extra I will add some steps to my routine. Usually that includes some eyeshadow and a little bit of foundation powder. Even on date night my make up routine takes less than 10 minutes!
I’ve been using this eyeshadow primer for yearrrrrrs. It’s my tried and true preference. It’s got a little color and shimmer so it can be used alone or with eyeshadow. It stays in place all day long!
Urban Decay Shimmer Eyeshadow Primer Potion Sin
Want a little extra something? This powder adds a wonderful glow and can be layered to your preference of coverage. I recommend going a shade lighter than you think and use a looser powder brush for application.
Baked Balance-n-Brighten Color Correcting Foundation
This is the final step of my make up routine. I don’t like to be super shiny and this powder adds just a little matte to my face. It’s super lightweight and layers really well.
LAURA MERCIER Loose Setting Powder 29g Translucent
Make brushes always surprise me with their prices. I’ve bought a few Amazon sets but they were mostly Meh. I’ve really liked these Elf brand brushes!
e.l.f. Buffing Foundation Brush
I love that this brush is dual sided! I can use the bigger side to grab the powder and the smaller side to blend down into the smaller areas. Plus at $8, you can’t beat the price.
e.l.f. Complexion Duo Brush
My Hair favorites
I’ve really gotten to the point where I wear my hair up most of the time because I’m lazy😂 but on the days I’m feeling a little extra I will put in some extra effort. Here are some of my favs!
This is my favorite dry shampoo! I have dark hair so I prefer the clear spray since it doesn’t leave a residue. It smells nice without being super overpowering.
Drybar Detox Clear Invisible Dry Shampoo - 3.8oz - fl oz - Ulta Beauty
I’m SUPER tender headed. Like I don’t like having my hair washed when I get it done. This is my preference for a hair brush. I even use it on my daughter.
Wet Brush Original Detangling Hair Brush - Endless Summer Ice Cream - Limited Edition
I’ve been using this hairspray for as long as I can remember. During the hot, humid months I need all the help I can get to keep the frizzy hair away. In the mornings you would think I was in the Hairspray movie with the way I spray it😂
Tresemme Extra Hold Hairspray - 11oz
I seriously love this thing! It dries my hair so quick and it’s way more quiet than a normal hair dryer. Plus, I love that I can swap out attachments whenever I want.
Dyson Airwrap™ Multi-Styler Complete Long
I have my hair colored about every 2 months, so I try my hardest to protect it. I use this before I blow dry my hair and it smells delightful! It’s light weight and makes my hair silky smooth.
Kenra Platinum Blow Dry Heat Protection Hair Treatment Spray - 3.4 fl oz
I like this flat iron so much I’m on my second one😂 seriously though it’s small and light which makes controlling it so easy! It has multiple heat settings to choose from.
BabylissPRO Nano Titanium Ultra-Thin Flat Iron
DIY Nails💅🏼
I used to get my nails done religiously every month. Now that I have kids, I’m lucky if I get a pedicure twice a year. I still like having my nails done so most of the time I do it myself! Saves time and money!
I’ve had this kit for almost 3.5 years and I still love it! The lamp is just as good as the salon lamps. Plus you get the cuticle pusher, clippers, and 2 good nail files! Such a deal!
Beetles Gel Nail Polish Kit with 48W UV LED Lamp
These nail strips are so easy to install and cure! It takes me less than 30 minutes. They last me an easy 10-14 days as long I do a good job prepping.
ohora Semi Cured Gel Nail Strips N Apricot Sorbet
This stuff is actual magic! It smells good and it doesn’t burn. You just add a few drops to your nail bed, let it sit for a few minutes, and the nail strips pop right off!
Dashing Diva Magic Off+ Nail Remover with Niacinamide