10 Minute Mommy Make-Up.

**In the middle of writing this post I accidentally published it instead of saving it. So, for the few of you who saw it before I figured it out, I apologize. I can only imagine how crazy you thought I was when the post ended with the second picture.**

While I was pregnant with my second baby I made a promise to myself. I promised I would not let myself go like I had with my first baby. I promised that every day I would make an effort to make myself feel good. I promised I would not wear my pajamas all day. I promised I would brush my teeth, comb my hair and wash my face. Even if I only had 10 minutes, I would do something with that short amount of time to make myself feel better.

The difference it made was HUGE! Feeling better about myself made all of the sleepless nights and crazy days go smoother. It sounds silly and maybe even a little superficial, but I'm a believer that making one positive change will have a positive effect on the rest of your life. Now don't get me wrong, there were some days when I didn't change out of my pajamas and sometimes I couldn't shower until late in the evening, but overall the difference in how I felt was like day and night.

Over the last 2 years I have found a routine that, after I do all he necessary hygienic stuff, I can be put together and ready for the day in 10 minutes. It took some time and practice to perfect, but this is my go 

to look. Now I know some girls don't like wearing make-up and I'm not saying you need to wear it to feel good about yourself. I'm just encouraging you to take 10 minutes out of your day and do something, anything that makes you feel good. You deserve it :)

Here's my look and the products I currently use to achieve it!

Before. Just showered, teeth brushed and face moisturized.

I try to only wash my hair every 2-3 days. On the 2nd or 3rd day I use dry shampoo to refresh my style. I spray it on before I start my make-up and let it sit until I'm done so it can soak up all the oil. On days when I have to wash my hair I give myself 30 more minutes to straighten and/or curl it or I do a quick messy bun.

After dry shampoo....scary, I know.

For my face, I start with a BB Cream. They don't offer any coverage, but if you're comfortable with your skin it is a perfect and quick alternative to a full coverage foundation.

Why I love this: 1. It's easy to apply. Just use your fingers and apply like you would moisturizer. 2. It has SPF. 3.It looks completely natural. 4. It evens out my uneven skin tone.

Next I add a light powder all over my face. It helps to set the BB cream and makes it last all day.

My powder of choice is MAC's Mineralize Skinfinish Natural. It gives your skin a beautiful, natural finish. It's super light and it doesn't give you that cake-y, way-too-much make up look.

When I'm in a hurry, which is mostly every day, this is the blush I always reach for. It's a beautiful color! It's really pigmented, but is really easy to blend. You don't have to worry about having a harsh line where the blush ends. It is completely matte so it looks very natural. It's orange-ish, peach color would look good on most skin tones. Obviously, you can use any color or brand you want. Just make sure it's easily blended.

MAC blush in Honey Jasmine. I picked this up from one of their summer collections, but I'm almost positive it's a part of their permanent collection.

From the BB cream to the blush it only takes about 2 minutes tops. I spend most of my time on my eyes. They are my favorite feature so I like to enhance them. But they also give me the most work. I always have dark circles to cover and thanks to the Lasik surgery I had last year they are usually dry and red.

I start with under eye concealer. I LOVE this one by Maybelline. It doesn't crease of sink into my fine lines. It hides the circles and even help brighten.

I apply it in a triangle under my eyes. It helps to brighten the center of my face. Then if blend it out using my Beauty Blender. You can also use your fingers by very, very, very gently tapping it until it blends in. Don't rub or tug at that delicate skin :)

      For my eyeshadow I keep it really simple. I love doing smokey and fun eye looks, but for day-to-day I'm all about a swipe-and-go look. These cream shadows by Maybelline are amazing!!!! I literally just use my finger and swipe it across my lid. That's it!                            

                                       

Maybelline Color Tattoo in Inked in Pink. I can't say enough good things about these!

To help with the redness, which makes you look sick and or tired, I use eye drops and I line my waterline with a nude kohl pencil. It's very subtle, but makes a big difference.

This is the best nude kohl liner I have tried! Rimmel Scandaleyes in Nude. It's creamy, cheap and waterproof!

The left side is without and the right side is lined. Sorry about the death stare...

Most days I don't do anything to fill in my brows I just use a clear mascara to keep them under control. I'm fortunate enough to have full brows, but if you're not I would definitely encourage you to fill them in. It makes a huge difference!

The last step for my eyes is mascara. This is the one thing that is an absolute must. I have no problem leaving the house with a bare face, but I can't not wear mascara.

Cover Girl Clump Crusher. This is the BEST every day mascara! It looks so natural , but it can be built up to look more dramatic. But, it doesn't matter how much you add it does not clump! No spider lashes here :)

After mascara! It makes such a difference.

     The very last step for the make-up are the lips. It's good to have a good neutral go to that you can throw on and not have to worry about if it matches what you're wearing or clashes with the rest of your make-up. I prefer lipstick, but lip gloss works just as well. Even just a clear, shiny lip balm will make you look pulled together.

                    

My 3 go to lipsticks. Two of them are Revlon Lip Butters. They don't feel like a lipstick, they're low maintenance and they last a long time. The third one is by MAC. It's feels more like a traditional lipstick, but still quite creamy.

Left: Revlon Lip Butter in Wild Watermelon. My summer favorite. Middle: Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie. This one lives in my purse and is just the perfect color. Right: MAC Lustre in Viva Glam V. My perfect nude.

When I finish my make-up I rub in the dry shampoo and then I'm done :)


Before and After. I apologize for the difference in color. It turns out I am no good at taking selfies.

And that's it. I know it seems like a long post, but from start to finish it only took 10 minutes. Again, if make-up isn't your cup of tea then do something different. Just take the time for yourself!