Why I Wear Makeup Everyday—Even as a Busy Mom of Two
Becoming a young mom (two under 2 by the time I was 25, to be exact) taught me a lifetime’s worth of knowledge in a very short amount of time. The biggest thing I learned: It’s frighteningly easy to lose yourself in motherhood. A couple months after having my second kid, I remember glimpsing my frayed reflection in the mirror while wiping spit-up off my T-shirt for the umpteenth time and thinking, “Is that what I look like now?” As someone who’s always loved getting dolled up and was even a freelance makeup artist in college, it was a gut-punch to realize that I’d forgotten such a big part of myself.
Self-care looks different for every mom, from exercising to painting to reading a good book. For me, putting on makeup and getting dressed in a cute (and comfy) outfit is what helps fill my cup. It takes conscious effort to take care of yourself when you’re taking care of everyone else, but these little moments benefit us and our kids in the long run. I wear makeup every day because, yes, I enjoy feeling pretty, but it’s also a small reminder to myself that I’m still here. Even when my routine revolves around their needs, my home is taken over by their toys, and my TV plays their favorite shows, the person I was before earning the title of “mom” still exists.
If you also want to rediscover your favorite beauty rituals again, I’ll share the products that make me look and feel refreshed with minimal effort. Because regardless of how much I enjoy painting a full face of makeup on, I gotta fit it into my jam-packed morning duties. With lots of practice and easy-to-blend products, I’ve managed to get my makeup routine down to 15 minutes. Here’s everything I use for a quick yet flawless face from start to finish:
My go-to beauty products for a 15-minute face:
Armani Beauty
When I need more coverage, I use the Luminous Silk foundation. It’s one of the pricier items in my collection, but a little goes a long way, and a full bottle will last me at least six months even with daily use. This foundation has a wide shade range with various undertones, and the finish always looks natural.
Here’s the brush I use for blending foundation and concealer.
Rare Beauty
I’ve gone through three of these concealers already because the formula is perfect for those of us who struggle with dryness and creasing. It blends out with a few taps of my ring finger and even looks natural on bare skin for days I opt out of foundation. However, their shade range is limited and needs an update.
Morphe 2
I’m a fan of cream base products because of my dry skin, and the product name is spot-on for this bronzer. Most of the bronzer sticks I’ve used are super patchy, but this one blends out like a dream. I also find that cream or liquid bronzers are more forgiving and easier to apply when you’re in a rush. I don’t use contour on a day-to-day basis (I’ll save the face-snatching for date night), but I will apply bronzer around contour areas like the outer perimeters of my face, on the bridge of my nose for a sun-kissed look, and even on my eyelids when I don’t have time for eyeshadow.
Here’s what I use to blend my cream bronzer.
Danessa Myricks Beauty
Now, I don’t mean to brag, but I’m not exaggerating when I say my blush gets complimented on the regular. And I have this blush balm from Danessa Myricks Beauty to thank for that. I use the shade “Rosé N Brunch,” which is the most beautiful neutral pink. Danessa Myricks struck gold when she formulated this blush because its skin-blurring qualities are incomparable. Blush is typically the first product to disappear from the face, but this one lasts all day. And if I do reapply, the balm formula doesn’t look cakey even on top of powder.
Here’s my all-time favorite cream blush brush.
Revlon
Because I’m all about high-efficiency makeup items these days, I only use one eyeshadow palette every day and keep it very minimal. I apply a neutral light brown to my crease for depth, and instead of eyeliner, I apply a dark brown shade with a pointed eyeliner brush on the outer edge of my top and bottom lash lines. It’s a softer way to define your lash line and eliminates the risk of messing up eyeliner when you’re already in a pinch.
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Since becoming a young mama in 2020, Steph has found joy in creating beautiful yet relatable content surrounding the raw realities of motherhood. She believes showcasing both the wonders and struggles of being a parent helps other mothers understand that they are not alone in their journey.
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