Everything you need to look and feel great, no matter how much is on your plate
With often less than 15 minutes to get ready before you're out the door, busy parents need products that work quickly and effectively. Luckily, we've found the beauty essentials that work as hard as you do, so you can get where you need to go, feeling like you've actually had a full night's sleep and sporting that "fresh out of the salon" feeling (even when you haven't been in months).
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For those full shampoo-condition-blow-dry days, make sure you've chosen a formula that is extra hydrating and has added benefits like smoothing properties to make it easier to style and go, like TRESemmé's Moisture Rich range. This is a product that will leave your hair feeling shiny, smooth, soft, manageable and importantly, healthy-looking.
But, sometimes there just isn't time to wash your hair in the shower. On these days, make sure you have a superstar dry shampoo handy so with a single spritz you can soak up oil and breathe new life into your hair until that next wash.
And if you're looking for styles that will save you crucial time, then give these a go. First, there's nothing that can't be saved with a headband. The mainstay childhood hair accessory is having a revival moment – try a black velvet one to instantly elevate your look.
If you have curly or wavy hair and struggle with humidity, try a half-up-half-down look, gathering the top layer of hair and sweeping it away from the face. Secure the back with a hair tie and use a mousse to tame any flyaways at the top of the head.
Finally, a messy bun can be achieved in mere minutes if you're in a rush. Use bobby pins to secure any loose, or hand-to-manage pieces of hair, or leave a couple of strands out for a more casual, tousled look.
Skincare Saviours
When you only have a minute or two for a skincare routine, you better make sure every product is seriously getting the job done. Apply a targeted serum directly after a shower while your skin is still damp. This will help it soak in faster, not sit on top of your skin, which in turn saves you more time!
Then follow it up with a moisturiser that doubles as sun protection and even a tinted base too. Talk about multitasking.
Make up that wakes you up
Well, we wish it would actually wake you up, but with some clever tricks, you can make it look like you're awake using the makeup you choose.
Start off with a foundation that suits your skin type. If you have oilier skin, go for a longer wearing matte base that stays in place, or for dry and tired skin opt for a dewy and hydrating foundation. The glow that dewy foundations create instantly adds pep to an exhausted complexion.
Top it with a concealer and a cream based bronzer or highlighter . Even better if it's a cream stick, so you can throw it in your bag for emergency glow-ups on the go.
Hot tip: apply highlighter to the tops of your cheek bones and the tip of your nose. The glow will be consistent across your face and look more natural and lit-from-within.
Handbag essentials that hustle
When are you ever really not on the go? Arm yourself with some products that will make your day easier like an all-season lip balm that you can slick over cheeks and brows, and even double as a cuticle cream.
A deodorant for days when errands feel more like exercise is a must, and don't forget a hair mousse to smooth down frizz that can attack on humid days or when you get caught in a rainy mist.
