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Getting Back to Myself: My Everyday Beauty Routine
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items I am over 40, a mom of 3, and somewhere between diaper bags and dugouts I stopped taking care of myself the way I used to. This is my slow comeback; skincare, makeup, and beauty finds that are easy and quick enough for a busy mom, but actually make m...
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Sun Protection First
Skincare Basics
Quick 5-Minute Face
Hair Quick Fixes
Sun Protection First
I'm outside at my kids' games and practices all week, so my skin needs protection. This is the sunscreen and SPF I reach for on my own face, not just what's in the family bag.
Love this for my face! Zero white cast and it doesn't feel greasy under makeup.
Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50
For the days I don't want to wear makeup, but want a little healthy glow on my skin. Four shades so it actually looks like skin, not sunscreen.
Glowscreen SPF 40
Love this when I'm running out the door to a game or practice and don't want to wear makeup, but don't want to look like I'm not wearing makeup. And saves me time because it has SPF too.
Universal Tinted Moisturizer SPF 46
Because lips need SPF too! And this looks so pretty on.
Glow Gloss SPF 40 Lip Balm
Skincare Basics
Stuff I use every single day because they work and don't ask too much of me. No time for 10-step routines here, just basics.
Nothing fancy, but it's never once irritated my skin (or my husband's) and that matters more to me than a 10-step routine at this point in my life.
CeraVe Hydrating Face Wash with Hyaluronic Acid and Glycerin for Normal to Dry Skin - 12 fl oz
Lives in every bag, drawers all over my house, and the console of my car. Has SPF, and keeps all our lips from getting dry and chapped, especially in the winter.
Aquaphor Lip Protectant + SPF Lip Balm - 0.17oz: Nourishing, Contains Shea Butter, Stick Form, Unflavored
My first entry point into anti-aging without the intimidating skincare influencer price tag or a routine I'll abandon in a week.
RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Rich Cream - 1.7oz: For Eye Area, Face, Neck, Unscented, For Normal, Oily, Combination, Mature, Dry, Very Dry Skin
Big help on the mornings after a 9pm-ending tournament game.
CeraVe Under Eye Cream Repair for Dark Circles and Puffiness - .5oz: Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides, Aluminum-Free, Dye-Free
Quick 5-Minute Face
Sometimes I only have 5 minutes (or less) to get my face done. These make me feel human without taking too much time.
Go-to trusty mascara. One swipe and I look like I slept eight hours even when I very much did not.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Lengthening Mascara - 802 Waterproof Very Black - 0.24 fl oz
Covers whatever my under-eye situation is that day without needing a full concealer routine behind it. And it has SPF 41.
Medium Luminous Eye Corrector SPF 41 - DRMTLGY
This went viral for a reason. It brightens without looking cakey, even when I put it on in the car.
2 Fair/Light Halo Glow Liquid Filter - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
One stick, three jobs. Perfect for the mornings I have exactly 5 minutes and zero patience for all. the. products. A couple of swipes, blend with fingers, and I'm done.
e.l.f. Monochromatic Multi Stick - Dazzling Peony - 0.155oz: Shine Enhancing, Eyes, Face, Lips, Paraben-Free
A little goes a long way! But I mostly use this on my lips. I like that it leaves color but I don't feel it, and it isn't drying.
e.l.f. Sheer For It Blush Tint - Buildable Stain For Lips + Cheek - Left on Red - 0.22 fl oz: Paraben-Free Liquid
Hair Quick Fixes
With three kids and busy days, I don't have a lot of time. Glad I have these quick fixes for bad hair days.
Love this for the day I wear my hair straight. And, it comes in black so it doesn't leave a gray cast on my hair.
Batiste Hint of Color Black Dry Shampoo – 3.81oz: For All Hair Types, Daily Use, Aerosol Form, Scented
I mean, I'm not mad at my grays, but sometimes I just don't want to see quite so many. Love this cuz it's quick and easy.
L'Oreal Paris Magic Root Cover Up - Black - 2.0oz: Ammonia-Free, Aluminum-Free, Dye-Free, Formaldehyde-Free
A must have, but you will lose these constantly! Holds my thick, curly hair and my daughter's thinner, wavy hair, without damaging it. I have these stashed all over my house and car.
scünci No Damage Super Comfy Hosiery Elastic Hair Tie Ponytailers - Black - All Hair - 12pcs
The basic, no frills, every day claw clip. Love them, but I always have a few cause I lose them.
scünci No-Slip Grip Claw Clips - Tortoise/Black - All Hair - 4pcs
For the days I want to feel like I tried without actually trying. It's pretty, but still holds like it means it.
scünci | lüxe Acrylic Open Cut Rectangle Claw Clip - Pink: Hair Styling, All Hair Types, 1 Piece