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Postpartum mum glow up - products to get your sparkle back after having your baby
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items Products and items you need after you’ve had your baby. Postpartum can be rough in all departments, your hair, skin, fashion, and health. These are a few of my best items to help.
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Mummy make up for quick mornings
Easy items of clothes that don’t look boring
Hair care essentials for post partum hair loss
Wellness foods and snacks to make you feel good after three hours sleep
Mummy skincare for glowing even when you feel like death
Mummy make up for quick mornings
There’s no time for an hour long getting ready session, so here’s a few bits that quickly make you look a little more alive.
Concealer is the best way to cover up those eye bags from sleepless nights.
Concealer | Liquid, Cream, Stick Correctors
For when you look like death because you haven’t slept. A bit of bronzer helps!
Bronzer | Bronzing Powders & Cream Bronzers
Personally the one I use! Lasts all day, easy to put on mascara. Great go to for making you look a little more put together
Mascara Makeup | Waterproof, Lengthening, Volumising
Bronzer to make your skin look a little less pale after having two hours sleep at night.
Bronzer: Matte, Cream & Powder
A light coverage foundation is easy to apply doesn’t feel too heavy on your face and makes you feel like you’ve done SOMETHING.
Light Coverage Foundations
Sometimes all I do is my brows and it makes me feel better immediately
Amazon.co.uk: Eyebrow Glue
Easy items of clothes that don’t look boring
It’s so hard to dress as a mum especially when nothing fits, or you’ve lost your style. These items are easy to put together and they’re not totally boring.
Oversized cardigans and jumpers are great for throwing over a simple outfit to add some warmth and some depth.
Women's Oversized Knitted Jumpers
A pair of jeans to replace leggings! I think the barrel leg ones look really cool, or any interesting style of jean to make a boring outfit effortlessly more interesting.
Women's Barrel Jeans | Next Official Site
I really love gingham skirts at the moment. A plain top and a cardi, you will look so cutesy
Gingham Midi A-Line Skirt
Such comfy shoes for mums and easy to wear with pretty much anything! I love dr martens and I never had to break these in either
Mules, Clogs and Slingbacks | Jorge, Carlson and More
A really nice affordable pair of black leggings for days in the house with your baby or running errands.
Leggings
Okay my fave shoe that just look great with pretty much anything. Dr martens are the best boot!
Women's Boots
Hair care essentials for post partum hair loss
Postpartum hair loss is insane! Here’s a few products to help your hair grow and feel thicker and fuller.
Rosemary is perfect for helping your hair grow long especially after having a baby! I’m using this on my own hair too.
Rosemary Hair Oil | GrowsMary
I use this shampoo and definitely see a difference with my post partum hair loss! Smells great too.
Shampoo & Conditioner for Longer, Stronger Hair - Hairburst
A great hair care range for postpartum hair loss mums!
Growth Complex Hair Growth Range
You could always try a hair growth shampoo for post partum hair loss!
Amazon.co.uk: Hair Growth Shampoo
Wellness foods and snacks to make you feel good after three hours sleep
It’s so important to look after your body after having a baby, so here’s some supplements, snacks and other bits and bobs to make you feel good inside and out.
Perfect for breastfeeding mums to keep their bodies working perfectly when feeding their babies! Well done!
Pregnacare Breast-feeding
If you want to feel better about yourself just have a green drink every morning. It feels healthy but it is also actually very good for you! Especially when you’re feeling super tired.
Clean Greens by Rheal - Immunity Superfood Blend
My favourite vegan protein shake, tastes so yummy and it’s formulated for women!
Plant-Based Vegan Protein Powder For Women
Apparently great for your skin and all round health after you’ve had a baby! I am yet to try this!
True Collagen Powder - Hydrolysed Bovine Collagen Peptides
Mummy skincare for glowing even when you feel like death
Super hydrating moisturiser for mums with dry skin. I love this one.
The INKEY List UK Omega Water Cream Oil Free Moisturiser - 50ml
A perfect cleanser for mums who need a little bit of skincare in the mornings and night
The INKEY List UK Salicylic Acid Cleanser & Face Wash 150ml
I apply list before my moisturiser and let it soak in, not sure what it does but it feels like it’s doing something.
Hyaluronic Acid Serum to Plump & Hydrate Skin - 30ml
Eye cream for tired mummies! Because we are all getting no sleep…
The INKEY List UK Caffeine Eye Cream
I use this to remove my make up if I don’t have any other time! Also use it in the morning to freshen up and give a little glow.
Garnier Micellar Water Vitamin C
A really thick moisturiser if your skin is dying for some hydration as a new mum.
Weleda Skin Food