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Many mums find that their beauty regimes go out of the window or take a backseat when life gets hectic. Being a parent is a full-time job. It can be tough to find the time to treat yourself and indulge in self-care. The good news is that there are some amazing time-saving treatments around. In this guide, we’ll explore some of the best options for mums on the go.

Semi-permanent eyebrow makeup

Brows are big news in terms of beauty trends. For many years now, it’s been fashionable to have strong brows or a subtle but more sculpted and defined look. You can enhance your natural brows using pencils, pens or shaping kits, but investing in semi-permanent makeup is a great alternative. There are various treatments available, but in most cases, an hour or two in the chair will set you up for months of perfect-looking brows. Every morning and pre-going-out prep session, you can save time while looking polished and put-together. If you’re considering this treatment, it’s important to research, read reviews and make sure you understand what the treatment entails before you commit. 

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best makeup remover cleanser

Last weekend I treated myself to a new make-up remover and cleanser in one.  I decided to try something new as I wasn’t crazy about the one I was using.  With my old one I had to clean my face about 3-4 times to get all the traces of make-up off and another couple of times to ensure that all eye make-up was gone too.  One of the last things I do at night is remove my make-up – I force myself to do this even though the temptation is to just go to bed especially knowing that that school day alarm will go off, no matter, what at 6:30am.  With my last makeup remover this annoying end to the day was taking so long that occasionally I wouldn’t bother to completely remove my make-up.  I’d have a quick swipe and leave it at that.  Not a good idea so I decided that I needed to try something different that would hopefully be a lot quicker and easier to use.

quick makeup remover cleanser

I’ve used Ren products before and have liked them so decided to try their express all-in-one makeup remover.  I think I’ve found what I was looking for.  This creamy cleanser removes make-up so well and quickly.  I did have to cleanse a couple of times to remove all traces of my mascara and eye-liner but that was it – no going back several times.  I love the feel of this cleanser too – it’s really smooth and silky and made my skin feel soft and clean after using it.  And Ren use mostly natural products in their skin care range so there are no nasties like parabens, sulphates and other harsh chemicals.  I also love that Ren feels like a luxury brand but doesn’t cost the earth.  Anything that makes my beauty routine easier and quicker without compromising on my skin makes me happy and this Ren express make-up remover does just that.  So if you’re looking for quick make-up removal then this could be the answer for you too.

I should add that this isn’t a sponsored post – I bought the product and liked it so I thought you might enjoy hearing about it too. 

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best curling mascara for straight lashes

Who has time to curl their lashes everyday before getting out the door?  I know I certainly don’t.  I can barely make it to the school gates on time as it is, so adding steps to my beauty routine in the mornings just isn’t an option.  I’ve often said I like time-saving make-up and beauty products that still work well and do exactly what they promise.  And if I find any goodies, I will share them here.

best curling mascara

I’ve long been a fan of Benefits ‘they’re real!’ mascara as it is probably the best mascara I’ve used in ages.  So last week when mine ran out, I headed back to the Benefit counter to get another one.  When I got there something that I hadn’t seen before caught my eye – a new curling mascara.  So I asked a few questions and then tried it for myself.  The new mascara from Benefit is called roller lash and it’s all about curling and lifting your lashes without needing to use a curler beforehand.  I snapped it up and I’m really pleased with it.  It definitely curls and lifts and makes your eyes look wider and more open.  And it cuts out the need for curling your lashes first so saves time too.  In truth, I hardly ever curled my lashes beforehand as I am somehow always doing my make-up in a hurry, no matter what time of day.  But I have straight lashes so always had the best intentions of doing a bit of curling.  Now I don’t need to and that makes me very happy!  I think I may have found the best curling mascara for me.

best curling mascara for straight lashes

Benefit’s roller lash will probably be even more effective if used with ‘they’re real’ mascara but for me, I’m quite happy to stick to one for the time being.  It lengthens a fair amount and curls well so I’m pretty happy with the results.  If you look especially on the left eye in the pic above you can see what I mean. I am already a Benefit cosmetics fan as they are one of the brands that I’ve found that really do what their make-up claims to do and also products like this curling mascara that save me time are always welcome in my beauty bag.  What’s the best curling mascara you have tried?  Any recommendations?

I should add that this isn’t a sponsored post – in fact none of my beauty posts are sponsored.  I buy things I like the sound of, I try and if I like them, I share them with you. 

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"quick makeup for busy mums"

A few weeks ago, I went for a make-up consultation with Fre-ya Barker at Fenwicks Bond St.  I wanted to try a few new beauty  products so rather than go from counter to counter at a department store, I thought it would be so much easier to go to one place where you are not restricted to any one brand.  Fre-ya is an independent make-up artist who is not tied to any brand and so she uses a very broad range.  She creates a look for you based on what you’re looking for and her entire fee (£50) is redeemable against products.  

I got to try a whole lot of make-up some of which was fantastic but the stand-out product of the day for me was this Stila 10-in-1 illuminating beauty balm.  Applied over clean , moisturised skin, the second I had it on I noticed a very visible difference in my skin.  My skin tone was more even, my skin looked brighter and fresher and overall I was very impressed.  Even though the balm is coloured, it doesn’t have any colour once applied to the skin.  It can be used on its own or under foundation/tinted moisturiser.  This is my new go to product for when I need a very quick fix and don’t have time to layer on loads of make-up.

As I mentioned a while ago, I’m not heavily in to make-up on a daily basis but I do love a product that really works, saves me time and makes me look and feel good.  In the mornings, especially during school time, like every other mum I’m busy getting life organised so I don’t have bags of time to spend on make-up.  Now I see myself applying this each morning with a dash of blush and spot of lip gloss for the school run.  All done in under three minutes.  This Stila illuminating beauty balm is just the thing for me and any mum who needs a quick skin brightner especially when time is of the essence.

Have you tried it?  What do you think?

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