BEAUTY
Beauty Insider Jenni Baden Howard slips us her best beauty secrets to make sure mums are glowing
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A gorgeous winter treat, Aerin Rose Lip Balm (£25) pampers dry lips while blurring fine lines and adding just a hint of natural colour. Created by Aerin Lauder, granddaughter of the legendary Estée, just whipping the oh-so-pretty pot out of your bag will make you feel like a million dollars.
my home, getting everyone where they need to be on time, with lunches packed and laces tied, is a challenge in itself. I usually rely on my trusty trio of tinted moisturiser, a sweep of bronzer and a dash of lip gloss to help me look less like I’ve just crawled out of bed.
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Just lately, I’ve been using the Bare Minerals Foundation, Bronzer and Finishing Powder, having been colour-matched at the counter and super-impressed with the natural, radiant finish of these sheer, mineral-based powders. The staying power is great, too – ideal if you don’t have time for touch-ups during the day. I highly recommend the Bare Minerals Customisable Get Started Kit (£50), which contains all you need to create a flawless, glowing look, including brushes. bareminerals.co.uk
A great neutral nail colour on short, well-shaped nails is the perfect, low-maintenance option for busy mamas. Yet finding the right nude polish can be tricky: they’re often too beige, overly tan or so pale they just disappear on the nail. Sally Hansen Miracle Gel (£9.95) in 120 Bare Dare is a beautiful, naturally polished-looking shade which goes on quickly and easily thanks to its cleverly designed flat brush. The gel formula comes off just as easily with regular nail polish remover, too.
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A skincare range I’m loving right now is Aurelia, a collection of probiotic products which target naturally occurring inflammation and its prematurely ageing effects. The Aurelia Refine & Polish Miracle Balm (£57) can be used as a facial exfoliator or left on the skin for a mask-like treatment.
On the hair styling front, I’m a big convert to Popband’s range of chic and practical, ‘no-dent’ hair bands. Available in a wide range of seasonal colours and limited edition prints, they’re a great way to dress a school run ponytail. Snag the Popband Multi-Pack (£8 for five bands) and mix and match at will.
E BUG… CATCH TH I recently treated myself to a hot pink Fitbug Orb (£49.95) movement and sleep tracker on the recommendation of mummy blogger and vlogger Anna Saccone (annasaccone.com). It’s helped me become more aware of how much activity I do each day and when I need to step it up to meet my health and wellbeing goals. You can also enter nutritional data and get lots of advice at the Fit Bug website. fitbug.com
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