Mummy Make Up (Mummy doesn't have time to faff about make up)

I'm not sure about you guys, but when I first had my baby I did wonder when I would ever find time to brush my hair, let alone apply make up. However, quite quickly, I worked out that when a window of opportunity presented itself, I had to grab it and use it. Obviously, as time goes on things do get easier, so if you're not at the point yet then fear not. Over time I have worked out which products give the best effects, but are quick and easy to apply. I still want to look nice, I just don't have endless amounts of time like I used to. 

 

 

 

It's all quite simple, and natural - nothing too crazy going on  here!

I start with the Chanel Les Beiges, Healthy Glow Fluid, in No 10. I love applying this with a brush, but it's quicker doing it with my fingers, and I find doing it this way gives a really nice finish. It imparts a lovely glow to the skin. I spoke about this in my May Favourites post, so I won't witter on about it. I then apply a touch of the Dior Diorblush Cheek Cream in Panama, to the apples of my cheeks (I believe that this was a limited collection, and I can't seem to find any stockists. If I do, I will pop in a link). There are so many lovely cream blushers available, you wouldn't struggle to find something similar. The blusher gives a healthy wash of colour to my cheeks, and I don't think that you can go wrong with a good coral (it's the perfect pick me up colour). I then pop a little of Bobbi Brown, Cream Eyeshadow, in Sandy Gold all over my lids. It's a fuss free, pretty touch to the eyes. It's a long-wear cream shadow, and it really does seem to last well throughout the day (it creases, but that's a common thing on my lids). I follow this up with a good coat  few coats of the Le Volume De Chanel, Waterproof Mascara. This allows me to cheat the fresh as a daisy, wide-eyed look. It's a great mascara, that layers up nicely if you're after a more intense look, but looks really natural applied in a lighter fashion. It holds a curl, and that's the main criteria that mascara's have to meet for me. If I'm really short on time, I would comb through my brows with a spoolie (this means my brows look a little patchy, but I can live with that). If I'm in luck, and Gracie is happily playing or sleeping, then I pop on some of my Laura Mercier Brow Tint, in Soft. I just put a little on with a small hard-angled brush (I generally use a travel size Japonesque one), and voila, no more gappy brows. I've been really impressed with this brown tint, and can see it becoming a favourite.


And finally..................


I finish off with a bit of lipstick, I like something hydrating, with a hint of colour, but nothing too over the top. I don't want to have to spend ages applying it, and it has to be suitable to top-up on the move. I find the by Terry Hyaluronic Sheer Rouge in number 3 - Baby Bloom (very appropriate name), to be the perfect one for the job. It's a lovely, light lipstick, that gives a bit of a plumped look to the lips (a nice healthy look, not a trout pout). The colour is peachy pink perfection, and I love it (in case you couldn't tell).  


I don't wear this make up every single day, I do vary it a bit depending on what I'm doing, and I do like to change up some of the products from time-to-time. I like to add a bold lip, and some eyeliner if I feel like livening things up a bit. There are some days I don't wear any make up (you probably wouldn't want to meet me on one of those days). If I'm honest, some days I just don't have the time, nor the energy to be bothered, and I'm ok with that.


I hope you liked this post. Please let me know which make up items you think are great for us Mummies, or just anyone in general . Any questions/tips/suggestions are welcome as always.


Thanks, Kirsty x

Disclaimer - All the products mentioned in this post were purchased by myself, and all opinions expressed are my own. This is not a sponsored post.