Beauty Tips

5-Minute Beauty Routines

Moms don't have much time for primping. Spend less time getting gorgeous with these genius beauty time savers to help you feel your best -- in five minutes flat

by Anna Jimenez

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Skin tip: A quick makeup look requires skin that is taken care of Looking "fresh-faced" when you haven't slept properly in days and your hormones are still going nutty sounds like an impossible feat, but with a couple of Chang-Babaian's tips, you can keep your skin looking fresh and more awake.

Tip 1: Keep skin cleansing products next to your bed. Many women let their skin care routines go out the window after giving birth. Chang-Babaian suggests keeping cleansing wipes, toner and your nighttime moisturizer on your nightstand so you have no excuses.

Tip 2: Lather on sunscreen. "A lot of new moms experience hyperpigmentation," or darkening of the skin, says Chang-Babaian. Since you can't reach for Retinol (the common solution) while breast-feeding, she recommends using a moisturizer packed with SPF to help keep dark spots from getting worse.

Tip 3: Don't get your upper lip waxed. When you wax, it opens up the skin to more intense sun exposure and tends to cause inflammatory hyperpigmentation -- on top of any skin tone issues you're already experiencing. Stick to plucking if you have unwanted hair.

Tip 4: Keep face blotters with you. Women who are busy can easily let their skin get dehydrated, which can actually cause it to produce excessive amounts of oil. Chang-Babaian says oil-absorbent face sheets are ideal for keeping shine away and breakouts under control.

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A smokey eye doesnt seem all that practical when you have a new baby, blending would be quite difficult holding a baby. Bold lipstick is a good idea though.

by kimihavens Monday, December 31, 2012 at 10:50AM Report as inappropriate

Everything in this article is great but I feel like they would be extremely hard to do especially when you have a newborn to worry about...I thought the story would help shorten these tips somehow..

by Lamexicana1 Friday, December 14, 2012 at 11:57AM Report as inappropriate

I'm not a mom but I think these are great tips for anyone with a chaotic schedule

by sportimonki13 Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 03:49PM Report as inappropriate

Loe the wipes expecially working all day, going to a baseball or soccer game to come home to cook, laundry and off to bed. They save So much time.

by Only1KimmieD Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 12:29PM Report as inappropriate

These tips are great for any busy woman.

by alictasia Monday, June 20, 2011 at 06:39PM Report as inappropriate

Makeup wipes are a must have as is a "one coat wonder" mascara.

by ThePolishedCowgirl Monday, June 20, 2011 at 04:39PM Report as inappropriate

makeup wipes are the best.

by eatinglipstick Monday, June 20, 2011 at 03:56PM Report as inappropriate

I think these are tips that not only moms could benefit from, but busy working women as well. Sometimes our lives are so buys we need to have tips like these to freshen up our look.

by gaej19 Monday, June 20, 2011 at 01:04PM Report as inappropriate

ok, i think the facial wipes are great

by AmandaAmanda Monday, June 20, 2011 at 12:37PM Report as inappropriate

thanks mom

by LittleBunny Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 04:01PM Report as inappropriate