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My Beauty Essentials
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items i love to look good always—so these are my beauty essentials I use every day to maintain that goodness! These luxury beauty staples are my secret weapons. They’re efficient, effective, and fancy enough to make me feel like me—not just “Mom.”
My face’s emergency blanket after a 3 a.m. wake-up call. Rich, silky, and smells like a spa where no one asks for Goldfish crackers. A pea-sized dollop = instant dew—even if I slept in a car seat last night (thanks, road trip meltdown).
LA MER Skin Care Moisturizer
The magic wand that turns ‘bedhead mom’ into ‘who’s that chic? Does my hair in 10 minutes while my toddler “helps” by unplugging it twice. Curls, smooths, flips—all without frying my strands. Also doubles as a very expensive toy when I bribe him with...
Dyson Airwrap Long
My ‘I have a nanny and 8 hours of sleep’ filter—in a jar. Plumps, brightens, and makes foundation glide on like butter. Use it before school drop-off and watch other moms squint like, “How are you glowing at 7:45 a.m.?”
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream
My French-girl fantasy—no croissant required. Lightweight but flawless. Paired with the essence, my skin looks like it vacations in Provence… while I’m actually hiding in the bathroom reapplying concealer after snack prep.
Chanel Foundation Les Beiges
Liquid gold for faces that survived toddler tantrums and tax season. My skin drinks this like it’s the last glass of wine in the house. Brightens, softens, and whispers, “You’re still radiant—even if you ate cold pizza for breakfast.”
SK II Facial Treatment Essence Anti-Aging Products
Plumpness in a bottle—because ‘mom face’ shouldn’t mean ‘deflated balloon. One pump = dewy bounce that lasts through Zoom calls, playground runs, and the inevitable 3 p.m. energy crash (mine, not the kids’… maybe).
Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum
My skin’s fairy godmother. This stuff works while I’m folding tiny socks or pretending to understand Minecraft. Wakes up looking like I actually slept—not just survived the night.
Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream
The dynamic duo that says ‘yes, I do have my life together. Laura Mercier sets my concealer so it doesn’t migrate during playground duty. Hourglass gives that “lit-from-within” glow—even if the only light is from the fridge at midnight.
Laura Mercier Translucent Powder
For when I want to look like a hydrated goddess… not a raisin who forgot to drink water. Silky, luminous, and smells like green tea and peace. My kids call it “Mommy’s magic lotion.” (They’ve tried to use it as glue. Don’t ask.)
Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream
My ‘instant put-together’ kit for surprise PTA meetings or date night (with my couch). One swipe of this quad = eyes that say “I read books.” The lipstick? “I showered today.” Lies? Maybe. Confidence? Absolutely.
TOM FORD Eye Color Quad Eyeshadow Palett Color: 04 Honeymoon
My 10-minute ‘mom timeout’ that doubles as a facial. Slap it on while the kids watch Bluey. Rinse off feeling reborn—like I just returned from a silent retreat (instead of refereeing a LEGO war).
Sisley Black Rose
Because sometimes you need skincare that costs more than your monthly coffee budget. Luxurious, velvety, and makes my cheeks look like they’ve never seen a Goldfish crumb. Worth it when you’re investing in the woman behind the mom.
Guerlain Orchidee Imperiale Cream
My lips stay kissable—even after saying ‘no cookies before dinner’ 47 times. One hydrates like a dream, the other adds glossy glam. Together, they’re my secret to looking polished while negotiating naptime.
By Terry Baume de Rose Lip Care
Firming, brightening, and basically my anti-‘I just Googled ‘am I dead inside?’’ serum. Tightens, evens, and reminds my reflection: “You’re still in there, girl.”
Dior Capture Totale Super Potent Serum
For eyes that have seen too many 2 a.m. feedings and too few vacations. Pop these on during “quiet time” (aka me pretending to nap while answering emails). Instant refresh—like a mini vacay for my under-eyes.
Chantecaille Gold Energizing Eye Recovery Mask