[PR] Getting glam isn’t a sport I partake in very often. In fact it’s actually a rarity these days. I used to love spending time doing my makeup, indulging in a bit of self care and enjoying being able to make myself feel the best I can be. But the year is 2020 & I’m a working mama. still wants to feel amazing. I just have less time nowadays to do so. Here are my quick and easy beauty hacks to make me feel good.
Since going back to work after maternity leave my level of glam has definitely taken a beating. Gone are the days of being able to do my makeup at my own pace watching youtube videos with a coffee break in between. Nowadays I’m that mother who’s forever in a rush and looking for quick tricks to transform myself from mombie (mum zombie – duh!) into a Hot Mama in the quickest time possible.
Easy beauty hacks
Lashes
False lashes instantly make me feel good about myself. Like I have my you know what together. Granted I think the application process of applying false lashes is one you've got to learn. But once you've got it, you've got it!
Professional lash supplies are relatively easy to come by these days and there's so much out there on the market. I personally prefer more of a natural look when it comes to falsies. Eyelure Naturals No.070 strip lashes are my faves to give my peepers that bit of extra flutter. The Eyelure Naturals are particularly brilliant as they’re super lightweight & comfortable. They’re a dream to wear!
Hair
One of my favourite beauty hacks is adding a bit of volume and depth to my hair. My tresses are naturally super straight and pretty flat, so any extra oomph is always appreciated.
I don’t curl my hair very often, but whenever I do I’m always surprised at how quick the process is. For some reason I aways think curling my hair is going to take so much longer than it actually does so I usually opt for the easy option which is my usual look of having poker straight hair.
I use GHD hair straighteners to curl my hair, sectioning bits of at a time to ensure everything is evenly curled. I find if I put a bit of prep work in first & section off parts of my hair the actual process of curling doesn’t take that long. I’ve curled my hair before & just gone in willy nilly, but I’ve found that generally takes longer. Mainly as I end up leaving huge chunks out. And I’m not about that half straight, half curly hair life… It’s not 2002 anymore.
Tan
I have to be honest & say that I’m not living my best tanned life at the moment.
Tanning is something I’ve really struggled with since becoming a mum, because you need to have as strict of a routine with your fake tan as you do your baby. That being said the quickest way to input a bit of colour in your life is with an instant tan, my favourite being sun shimmer from Rimmel. I remember being introduced to sun shimmer about ten years ago (maybe even 10 years +) whilst I was at Uni, and oh my goodness, I’ve never looked back. I’ve dabbled with the St Tropez instant tan a few times too which although it’s been brilliant, I definitely prefer the cheaper alternative from Rimmel.
Oh… And you definitely only need to tan the parts of yourself that’s on show! Remember that!
Lips
I used to be a bit of a floozie when it came to lip colours & formulas. However now as I’m nearing ever closer to 30, I’ve finally decided what I like and don’t like.
My go to lip products are the NYX liquid suede lipsticks as their formulas are just out of this world. Their darker nude shades always leave me feeling great about myself. The power of a good lipstick & how it makes you feel should never be underestimated.
What are your favourite beauty hacks? Do you have much time to fulfil your ideal beauty routine?
