5-Minute Makeup Routine for Women, Especially Moms

As a mother of two boys under the age of 5, I know first-hand how difficult it can be to find the time for yourself. For some moms our appearance seems to be the last thing on our minds and slowly but surely we become that person that we always swore we would never become. You know which one I'm referring to, the frumpy mom in the knee length shorts, white tennis shoes, and quarter-length shirt with her hair in a ponytail and not an ounce of makeup. In just five-minutes and a toddler clinging to your leg, I promise you can have radiant, fresh skin in the same amount of time it takes to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

B.B. Cream-A mom’s new best friend

Throw away the makeup sponge, brushes, and foundations, save those for date night. A mom in a hurry can get an even-toned face in just seconds with the beauty industry’s newest product, B.B. Cream. This cream is life changing! Not only is tinted, comes in a variety of shades, but also contains sunscreen and an intense moisturizer. Apply the B.B. Cream and a little bronzer over your cheekbones and you are set. Garnier makes a fantastic B.B. Cream, called Garnier Skin Renewal Miracle Skin Perfector B.B. Cream.

Quick sweep on the lids

No need for eyeliner, just dab your finger into a cool, pale shade of eyeshadow and lightly dust over your eyelid. Cream eyeshadows such as  Milani Runway Eyes Wet/Dry Eyeshadow, Peaches & Cream. This is the perfect pop of color that will draw attention to your eyes but not look overdone. Look for shades with a bit of sparkle. Don’t be scared of color, choose shades of pale blue, pink, peach, and purple. Just having a drop of color on your lid alone with accentuate your eyes and not look too heavy.

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Don’t underestimate the power of mascara

One of the biggest beauty miracles can be found in a 9 ml container, known as mascara. Talk about an instant eye opener, mascara is a vital component to the five-minute makeup regimen. It takes seconds to apply and instantaneously brings your eyes from tired and droopy to awake and bright-eyed. Not a huge mascara fan? You can also use a clear mascara, it has the same effect but without pigment. Even if I am taking my kids swimming that day, you better believe I have at least two coats of waterproof mascara on my lashes! My favorite mascara is L'Oreal Voluminous Original Mascara in Carbon Black.



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Away with the lipstick, it’s all about the gloss

 When you are going for a light makeup look, lighten up on the lips. Forget about the lipstick and liner, look for a nude to pale pink gloss. You want a sheer gloss that can be applied with your finger so it doesn’t look overdone. If you don’t like the feel of lip-gloss, use a tinted lip balm like Neutrogena Revitalizing Lip Balm. It feels delightful on your lips and gives a hint of color.

Whether you are gracing the cover of Cosmo or just strolling the supermarket with kids in tow, this 5-minute makeup routine will make those frumpy mom days a thing of the past.

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