Why it's great: When it comes to stretch mark creams, the bigger the tub and the creamier the formula, the better, according to our readers. One fan of the product says, "As somebody who has very dry skin and some stretch marks, [I think] this cream is a miracle. I have tried a ton of different cocoa butter brands, but nothing is as good as this. It comes in a [big] tub, it's affordable and you can feel it soaking into your skin."
Why it's great: The strong nails that come along with taking prenatal pregnancy vitamins don't have to go un-lacquered, according to our readers. One reviewer says, "Pregnant women, rejoice! This top polish comes in more than 240 colors and doesn't contain toxins like formaldehyde and toluene." Another reader says this is a "great, professional nail polish without the added chemicals."
Why it's great: Stretched, too-tight, itchy skin is a thing of pregnancies past once this oil was introduced, say our readers. One reviewer says that this oil "soothes the irritation from skin-stretching during pregnancy." Another reports, "This was my go-to product when I was pregnant. My skin felt amazing when I applied it after a shower or bath. I now use it on my children as well."
Readers rave over this concealer's "peachy tones," which neutralize blue under-eye circles. The formula is long-lasting and "you don't need a lot" for maximum impact. One reader says it conceals "those red spots, brown spots, and other ‘joys' that suddenly appear," especially with pregnancy hyperpigmentation. With this product, you can fake a restful sleep (remember those days?) -- just a few quick swipes will "add some life to the eyes."
Why it's great: Pregnant women may fear developing stretch marks even more than they fear giving birth, but with this cream, our readers say they don't have to. "Thank you, Clarins!" says one reader. "I used this from six weeks until six months after I had my baby girl. I know this is why I did not get stretch marks." Another reviewer agrees: "I used this [on my stomach] when I was pregnant ... and never got a stretch mark."
If you're pregnant, you're likely bombarded with so many do's and don'ts according to everyone's opinions -- from your great aunt Susie's to your yoga teacher's to your co-worker's. Not to mention that you have to read about how everyone from Gisele to Kourtney Kardashian lost their baby weight in a few short weeks after giving birth and look better than ever post-baby.
With all this noise and static, isn't it refreshing to hear what you can do to make yourself feel and look good? Well, here, our readers who are or were prego, rave about beauty products that support your skin-stretching, gestational journey the most. Not only are these products safe for those expecting, but they help with everything from stretch marks to acne breakouts to dry, itchy skin.
