For many years I was the mom who did minimal skin care, minimal makeup, and minimal hair. Why? For one, I was absolutely exhausted and didn’t want to waste my energy or time. Secondly, I’m married with 3 kids why do I need to. Third, likely the only places I’m going is to run a kid somewhere, the grocery store, or some other misc. errand, not like I’m trying to catch anyones attention there.

It wasn’t until I started content creating 6 months ago that I thought to myself; “ya know you’d probably feel more confident if you put on a little mascara and wore your hair down.” So I started to throw on a little eyeshadow, mascara, and lipgloss. I took my hair out of the ponytail, well actually I got it chopped off into a style that fits my face and takes me 10 mins from wash to done, but hey it worked.

Ya know what happened when I started taking the time to do those things? I felt more confident, on and off the camera. I felt more like a person and myself, not just a mom who was running kids everywhere. I began to feel all around better about myself. The best part is I only added about 10 extra minutes to the time it takes me to get ready. Oh and also let me be clear I’m not a makeup wiz and generally my 14 yr old is instructing me.

You are worth the time sis! If you’re thinking I don’t need to do those things anymore to feel good about myself. I thought the same thing. Try it and come back and tell me if you gained a little pep in your step.

Here are my go to time saving products.

These eyeshadow sticks have changed my life! They’re budget friendly and come in a variety of colors. I stay in the neutrals.

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I have never worn anything on my cheeks in my ENTIRE life. I tried this bronzer and am absolutely IN LOVE.

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You’re probably going to start sensing a theme here. I have fallen in love with NYX products and no they don’t sponsor this content, I just really really love these products.

My 2 favorite lipglosses are the Buttermelt Iipgloss and the lip oil. They’re not sticky and go on smooth and come in beautiful colors.

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I haven’t found a foundation or powder that I have absolutely fallen in love with but here is what I’ve been using for the last year. I honestly have never been happy with the coverage of anything I’ve used though. I want all the pores and redness to disappear.

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I’ve also never used concealer in my life and fell in love with this one. Bet ya can’t guess what brand it is?!?

https://amzn.to/4o47pNP

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