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Busy Mom’s Real Beauty Recs
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items These are a few of my favorite things. High quality products for maintaining natural, effortless looking hair and skin within minutes. I use every one of these products religiously!
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Curly Girl Go-To’s
Busy Mom Makeup Must-Have’s
Suds and Soaps
Beauty Tools
Curly Girl Go-To’s
As someone with long, fine, curly hair who lives in the sunshine state - these are my tried and true favorite products to preserve curl shape and hydration!
I love this spray bottle. This product is so moisturizing without weighing my hair down. Plus, it smells amazing!
hydro rush intense moisture leave-in conditioner
Leaves hair soft and shiny, no thick or greasy residue! Perfect for keeping my curls hydrated overnight.
dream routine overnight hydrating hair mask
This is truly a miracle cream for curly hair. It’s a recipe for success with eco-friendly ingredients, amazing scent and lightweight feel. The only downside is I run out of this cream way too quickly!
11 in 1 Magical Leave-In Treatment
This product leaves my hair feeling incredibly soft. I’ll spray it in my hair after washing and can tell the difference when brushing my hair. The knots from my curly hair basically melt!
Odele Leave-in Detangling Tonic for Hydration + Heat Protection - 8 fl oz
I use this leave in conditioner every day. Whether I’m styling my hair in between washes or fresh out of the shower, I’m using this conditioner. I notice that this product is lightweight and smells delicious - two important components of a good leave...
MOISTURE
This product is always within reach at home. Refreshes my curls in between washes without leaving a crunchy texture.
Air Dry Crème
I absolutely love this pineapple curl cream. It always helps me feel like I’m a beach bum, even in the middle of winter. I sometimes use this cream in between washes to revitalize my curls, and I can count on my hair to look shiny and bouncy with no ...
Pineapple Swirl Curl Defining Cream - Pacifica
I love the smell of this shampoo & the nozzle on the lid of the bottle allows me to portion out exactly how much product I need. The best part about this shampoo is that it has a great lather and adds moisture to thirsty curls.
Curl Shampoo
This conditioner leaves my hair hydrated for days. I was pleasantly surprised that I found such a high quality product for such a reasonable price!
Curl Conditioner
This is the only curl gel I will use. I love how it locks the curls in place after a wash, and all you have to do is let them dry, scrunch the curl and release the curl mold for a hydrated, defined, shiny curl!
Nº.10 Bond Shaper™ Curl Defining Gel
As someone with lots of fine, curly hair, I experience frizz. This is my favorite mist that will lock a style into place without leaving hair feeling crunchy, sticky or greasy. It also smells delicious!
Final Call Frizz & Static Control Mist
I love this calming product. It makes my slicked back look so effortless.
Beachwaver Keep It Calm Smoothing Cream
Busy Mom Makeup Must-Have’s
You’re never fully dressed without a smile… or favorite beauty essentials!
I don’t leave the house without this moisturizer. This product is so lightweight and helps even my skin tone while protecting my skin from premature wrinkles or sun exposure. I’m never not buying this!
DAILY PREVENTION pure mineral tinted moisturizer SPF 30
This has been a consistent favorite for me. The application of this product is quick with the small brush, allowing for precise control. The color is pigmented and stays all day.
Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel
I have had this in my makeup bag for years. The dual ended brush allows for maximum hold for both my eyebrows and lashes. It’s a staple for me.
Clear Brow & Lash Mascara
As someone with green eyes, neutrals are always a yes. I love this palette because it’s got the perfect balance of pigmented shades and colors with some sparkle to enhance my look. It’s a small palette that has everything I could need for a workday l...
Shop Deja Brew - Shadow Palette
This is my go-to mascara. Can be worn when layering with a volumizing mascara for a fuller lash look, or on its own to enhance natural lashes.
Voluminous Original Washable Mascara - L'Oréal Paris
This concealer is so lightweight that it’s hard to believe how well it covers all blemishes, dark spots and under eye bags!
The Ideal Fix Concealer | Brightening Full Coverage Under Eye Concealer
My skin naturally has a more rosy hue, so I don’t need a whole lot of blush to add color to my skin. This is my favorite blush product as it’s glowy and buildable, giving me the perfect level of color every time.
Halo Glow Liquid Blush Wand
This brush set is high quality, under $50 and has all the essential brushes you would need!
Best of Blends 8-Piece Face & Eye Brush Set
This product is so light and leaves my skin shimmering. I like it because it’s buildable and moisturizing!
True Match Lumi Glotion & Makeup Highlighter
A must-have especially waking up on those early weekday mornings. My eye bags disappear within minutes!
Good Molecules Caffeine Energizing Hydrogel Eye Patches
Suds and Soaps
This is my favorite travel bath product set! I always smell so good and feel tropical no matter what season it is.
SOL DE JANEIRO Jet Set | Travel Shower Kit
For my blonde girls, this is my favorite purple conditioner! Leaves my hair feeling soft and smooth, and I love how it tones my hair - reducing brassiness with one wash!
amika Bust Your Brass Blonde Repair Conditioner
These are my favorite little self care treat. The bath bombs are made with natural essential oils and each have a surprising scent and inspirational message.
Bath Bombs
I pair this mask with the shampoo & conditioner set when I want to tone my hair about once per month. It’s basically like having the salon at home to keep your blonde where you want it in between color sessions.
amika bust your brass toning & repair mask
This toning shampoo immediately combats brassy hair and hydrates your strands. Paired with the conditioner, blonde hair is left hydrated and toned.
amika Bust Your Brass Blonde Repair Shampoo
I love these zero pore pads. My skin always feels smooth and refreshed after I use these.
Medicube Zero Pore Pads 2.0
This is my favorite daily moisturizer. It’s lightweight and doesn’t leave my skin feeling greasy at all.
Youthful Formula™ Ultimate Moisturizing Cream
This scalp oil smells great and really refreshes my strands.
Pacifica Scalp Love Rosemary Mint Serum
This has become a staple in my beauty routine. I can feel the hydrating effects immediately!
Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Beauty Tools
The only tool I use for this reason. A hands-down game changer!
Philips Norelco OneBlade Intimate
I love this brush. I always feel like a princess with beautiful, full waves after brushing. No lioness mane here!
Denman D3 Original Curl Definer & Styler