I see you, mama. Tired, busy, and always needed in some way (usually in more than one place at a time). Being a mom means maximizing whatever alone time you can get- and savoring every moment. One of my favorite ways to do this is through self-care- when you feel your best, you are your best! My love for self-care goes beyond sleep training, although that is a HUGE form of self-care that I will always advocate for. As a mom, you deserve to indulge in whatever forms of self-care you can get your hands on. Getting regular exercise in your favorite way, feeling well-rested, and having some kind of daily ritual to take care of your skin are all huge mood boosters.
As a mom myself, I don’t have time to dole out an hour and a half each day for an extensive skincare regime. However, I still like to feel my best! I’ve tailored my morning and nighttime skincare and makeup to make the most of my “me-time”. Here’s my go-to mom routine with my favorite skincare and makeup products to feel fresh-faced every day!
My Mom Routine: Simple Makeup and Skincare Routine Steps
My mom routine is easy, quick, and helps me feel my best. I like to keep both my makeup and skincare routine steps fairly quick- the simpler, the better! My skincare and makeup routine are both realistic, but they make such a difference in my mood. (I keep it to basics at nighttime- I just don’t have the energy for an hour-long skincare ritual!)
Simple Morning Routine For Tired Moms
My skincare routine steps consist of Oliveda products (we have an extensive review written here). Oliveda prioritizes clean skincare, which I love. They’re non-toxic and show visible results- their products are seriously the best! What I love so much is how effective their serums are- you don’t need a 20-step routine to see results.
The Best 5 Skincare Routine Steps for Bright, Glowy Skin
These are my morning skincare routine steps to start my day feeling refreshed while actively benefitting my skin. These skincare products create a great base for my makeup to feel brighter and glowier all day long!
Arbequina Cleaning Oil (F78)
This is a gentle and hydrating cleanser that leaves skin feeling clean and hydrated. It is designed for mature and aging skin.
Corrective Eye Elixir (F64)
This eye elixir promotes the activity of cells and gives the eye area a more radiant appearance. In combination with the eye cream (F60), it has done wonders for rejuvenation and lift of the eye that is natural.
Corrective Eye Cream (F60)
This eye cream is a miracle worker- it’s so hydrating. The clean formula is made from their antioxidant hydroxytyrosol, an olive tree polyphenol, and para cress for a more youthful appearance with intense hydration. It helps to fade dark circles, brighten the eye area, and reduce puffiness and the appearance of crow’s feet. If you’re a tired mama, you need to include this as one of your skincare routine steps!
Corrective Face Cream (F42)
This anti-aging, non-toxic serum is a hydrating leave-on exfoliant that restores youthful skin and combats fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots. It uses mandelic acid, niacinamide, and resveratrol to brighten, hydrate, soothe, and restore the skin.
HT & Vitamin C Serum Face (F83)
This clean serum gives SUCH a glowy finish and always makes my skin feel soft, bright, and firm. I literally saw a difference after one use. It uses organic and bioactive vitamin C with autochthonous hydroxytyrosol to fight premature aging, brighten the skin, and aid in improved skin texture and elasticity.
My Makeup Obsessions: The Best Makeup Routine for Busy Moms
When it comes to my makeup routine, I stick with the basics. My favorite makeup brand is Ilia. Ilia prioritizes safe, clean, non-toxic ingredients, which I appreciate. These are my favorite products for a natural, fresh-faced look!
Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer
This non-toxic concealer is the perfect step in your makeup routine for hiding discoloration or tired eyes (especially if you’ve been struggling with overnight wakeups!). I use the shade chicory under my eyes and burdock for blemishes. The formula is super creamy and blendable- I love that it doesn’t crease easily!
Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
This foundation is AMAZING. It doubles as skincare with hyaluronic acid, squalane, niacinamide, and non-nano zinc oxide for moisture, smoothing, and sun protection. It actively improves your skin texture throughout the day, delivers such a dewy finish, and is non-toxic! I use it in the shade diaz.
Ilia Limitless Lash Mascara
I appreciate how buildable this formula is so you can customize how much volume and length you’re going for. It lasts all day, doesn’t smudge or flake, and I love that the formula is clean!
Ilia Sunshift Cream Bronzer
This bronzing powder is buttery, buildable, and easy to apply. It’s non-toxic and formulated with jojoba seed oil, silica beads, and matte mica for added hydration and silkiness. I love using it in my makeup routine to add a bit of color back to my face.
Ilia In Full Micro-Tip Brow Pencil
This brow pencil creates thin, hairlike strokes that blend perfectly into your brow. The micro-fine tip is clutch. It looks like you are defining your brow. No one wants that 2016 brick brow.
Ilia Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm
Ilia’s lip balm offers a clean, tinted balm with potent levels of moisture-boosting and BUILDABLE color. With almost 1,500 5 star reviews, this balm is definitely worth the hype.
Ilia Balmy Glass Tinted Lip Oil
My favorite part of this tinted lip oil is that it contains Hyaluronic Acid with helps give a plumping affect. It also deliver deep hydration. Somehow, literally every shade is perfect.
My Nighttime Skincare Routine Steps: Keeping it Simple
Between chasing around my oldest child, toddler, and keeping my baby happy, I’m usually pretty wiped by the end of the day. For this reason, I like to keep my skincare routine steps super easy so that I can enjoy this little pocket of peace at the end of my day!
Arbequina Cleaning Oil (F78)
I use the same cleanser from my morning at night to get my makeup off. I can’t rave enough about this cleanser- I seriously love it! Make it easy on yourself and use the same products for both morning and night if you can.
Corrective Kahai Elixir (F87)
The Kahai oil, known as “liquid Amazonian gold,” is a true vitamin and nutrient bomb. The way it moisturizes the skin is the chef’s kiss. It makes a noticeable difference in the signs of maturing.
Regeneration Intense Face Cream (F74)
Designed for mature, dry skin, this day cream is enriched with hydroxytyrosol. It enhances elasticity, provides deep hydration, and reduces fine lines. It also offers natural sun protection.
I hope you’ve picked up some inspiration for your everyday routine! Sleepless nights are inevitable in motherhood no matter how well your kids are sleep trained- but these shouldn’t be a regular occurrence! Oliveda offers a personalized skincare quiz that can be so helpful when narrowing down the best products for you and your skin type!
Sleep Shore Sleep Consulting
If makeup and skincare aren’t enough, and you are really struggling with sleep, we are here to help you! If your child is unable to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake up at a normal time, it may be time to consider sleep training. Sleep Shore offers personalized solutions for each unique sleeping situation to get your little one on track- whether they’re a newborn, infant, or toddler. We also offer in home sleep training services in the Boston, Massachusetts, Central Michigan (Midland, Clare, Mt. Pleasant) and Traverse City, Michigan. Sleep training offers babies and children with the skills to fall asleep on their own so they can wake up feeling more well-rested- and in turn, you’ll feel more energized, too! See what this mama had to say about our sleep services below:
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– Mom of Two