Three Incredible New-Mom Makeovers
The first weeks and months after bringing home a new baby are a chaotic jumble of round-the-clock feedings, diaper explosions and endless amounts of laundry. Itäó»s no wonder, then, that mamaäó»s needs seem to get lost in the shuffle: Clothes donäó»t fit, hair gets wrangled into a ponytail and thereäó»s a whole slew of lifestyle changes that need to happen. We know exactly what it feels like, so we swept up three new moms (along with a couple of their tiny companions) and treated them to a day of pampering and TLC to help wash away the post-baby blahs
advice from the pros
start with your skin
“Skin changes throughout pregnancy, so it’s important to look at the skin before, during and after pregnancy,” says Danielle Edwards, education manager for skin-care line Dermalogica. The most common concerns she hears from new moms include more breakouts and pigmentation (brown spots) which are caused by hormones and dry skin, especially for breastfeeding moms. Edwards recommends a simple skin-care routine that relies on just four or five products to exfoliate, hydrate and protect the skin from the sun’s damaging effects. Our moms loved Dermalogica’s Daily Microfoliant, Multi-Active Toner and Active Moist moisturizer.
makeup in minutes
Lack of time is always an issue with a little one at home. That’s why Faye Lee, beauty master at cosmetic shop Murale and a mom herself, loves versatile makeup that takes up very little space in your diaper bag. Her top three essentials? “A tinted moisturizer with SPF to provide coverage, moisture and sun protection (try Bobbi Brown Extra SPF 25 Tinted Moisturizing Balm); a multi-purpose stick to provide colour to eyes, cheeks and lips (try Nars The Multiple); and a combination lip gloss to add hydration and colo
