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Hot Mom Era Favorites - Because I'm a Priority Too
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items While pregnant with my second, and last, baby I made a promise to myself that once I gave birth I was entering my “Hot Mom Era”, and man did I mean it. I would get asked “what is a hot mom era?” and really it's simple: It's all about taking care of m...
I have cultivated this list in semi order of the stages my Hot Mom Era went in if you too find yourself in that space and looking for a way out.
I have cultivated this list in semi order of the stages my Hot Mom Era went in if you too find yourself in that space and looking for a way out.
Sections
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Skincare
Make-up
Me Time
Skincare
This was stage one of my Hot Mom Era. I decided to find an easy skincare routine that I could do every day to just give me a small boost and take care of myself.
Makeup Remover/Cleanser!
Garnier Micellar Water, Hydrating Cleanser 13.5oz
TONER THAT LEAVES MY SKIN SO SOFT!
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Toner 6.76oz Oil Control
I love how this feels while apply and after.
Marine Hyaluronic Moisture Lock Serum - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
The GOAT of budget moisturizing.
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream for Dry Skin 19oz
Truly leaves you with a radiant glow and protected!
TULA Protect + Glow Sunscreen Stick SPF 30
I have yet to find anything that comes close to how GOOD this feels on my skin, and how hydrated it makes me feel. It is not heavy at ALL, nor is it greasy. It feels refreshing, rejuvenating, and is the perfect Treat Myself item to my week.
LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask with Squalane & Probiotics
I fell in love with this moisturizer after receiving a sample for my birthday years ago, however I never buy it by itself. I get this value pack! It's only a few dollars more and I use the other products as travel size, and the face wash in the showe...
LANEIGE Water Bank Hydration Set - Full & Travel
Make-up
Make-up can feel so intimidating, but I wanted to find something quick and easy that didn't feel too heavy but I could build on for nights out, events, special occasion's, ect. These products fit all of those.
My newest addition to my make up routine! I love the extra moisture, glow, and prep it gives my skin!
1 fl oz Holy Hydration! Thirst Burst Drops Dewy + Brightening - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
I was influenced to give this a try, and so far i've loved it! It really does grip!
1.18 oz The Face Glue Gripping Primer - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
This has been my primer for YEARS. It fits the budget and works. win win.
1.01 oz Poreless Face Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
My go to “foundation”. I love how light it feels on my skin, and that I can build it up if I'm going for a more full coverage look.
0.5-2 Very Light True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
My go to concealer for 7+ years now! It will last forever because you just need the smallest amount!
10.5 Light Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Waterproof Concealer - IT Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
SO easy to blend out and stays!
1 Fair Camo Liquid Bronzer & Contour - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
I was so nervous to try liquid blush but I love it! A little goes a LONG way but makes it last forever!
Happy Soft Pinch Liquid Blush - Rare Beauty | Ulta Beauty
STUNNING. Just. Stunning.
Mesmerize Positive Light Silky Touch Highlighter - Rare Beauty | Ulta Beauty
I have been incredibly impressed by this bake and setting powder! I use it just wherever I apply concealer for a smidge of brightening, and I heard that pink actually is a nicer compliment to your make up than a white and so far it's proving to be tr...
Brightening Pink Mini Bake & Set Setting Powder - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
My go to brow pencil for YEARS.
5 - Warm Black-Brown Goof Proof Waterproof Easy Shape & Fill Eyebrow Pencil - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Been using this since college, and while my all nighters have significantly changed since then, this setting spray is has not!
1.0 oz All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray - Urban Decay Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
This one is new to me, it's not as gentle as the urban decay all nighter, however it works great and is a little more budget friendly for me.
1.76 oz Infallible 3-Second Setting Mist Spray - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
My go to, never lets you down, doesn't run, mascara!
Black Brown 810 Lash Blast Volume Mascara - CoverGirl | Ulta Beauty
#1 Primer for a reason! Decade+ of using this for my eye shadow primer and it's still the best of the best!
0.33 oz Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion - Urban Decay Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Me Time
Some of my favorite products that I selfishly keep to myself. Sorry kids- these are for ME.
The best blanket I have ever owned. It's my favorite thing.
The Sophie Faux Fur Throw Blanket
If the house was on fire, my family and kids were safe, my kindle is what i'm grabbing next. I used to be a “real” book only person HAHAHAH how little I knew! Grab yourself a kindle and never look back!
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB, 7" Glare-Free
I LOVE LOVE LOVE my remote page turner for my kindle. Pairing it with my kindle stand and it's my own form of heaven.
Remote Control Page Turner for Kindle & Kobo
Just trust me here, this is the best thing my husband ever got me. I get cozy under my giant blanket in bed, use my remote page turner and read the night away on my kindle without lifting a finger. Perfection.
Adjustable 360° Rotatable Tablet Floor Stand
HEAR ME OUT - Not the cutest sure but when I was wanting a cozy reading chair there was just nothing that was checking the boxes like my trusty old la-z-boy. It's cozy, deep, comfy, quality, everything I wanted in my cozy me time space, and if I'm un...
Rocking Recliner La-Z-Boy
I fear I am late to the under eye mask party but now that I am here I am obsessed. These feel incredible and rejuvenating.
5 pair Serve Chilled On Ice Cooling & Firming Under Eye Gel Patches - Patchology | Ulta Beauty
These replaced a fancy brand of old NC headphones for me and WOW. I never would have thought these were this affordable by the quality. The battery also lasts forever.
soundcore Life Q30 Hybrid ANC Headphones
I love doing puzzles but as a mom and cat owner I just did not have the space or piece safety to leave one out. This changed that for me and lets me have large puzzles out without worrying about pieces being lost and I can cover it every night and no...
ALL4JIG 1000-Piece Rotating Puzzle Board
Just did this puzzle and loved it! Even thought it was 1,000 pieces it felt like a punch of small puzzles inside one and wasn't so overwhelming. High recommend!
Cavallini & Co - National Parks 1,000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
I have been using this wine yeti for years, both camping, hiking, and at home!
Rambler® 10 oz Wine Tumbler