These days, most of us are pretty busy — and when you're a parent, time to yourself is a precious commodity.
Whether you’re juggling a fast-paced office job and the demands of a toddler or finally starting to feel like a human again after the birth of your little bundle, carving out a little me-time can seem like an impossible feat.
Get some of that balance back with some ultra-quick primping and pampering. These five easy beauty tips will have you looking and feeling your best in no time.
Get Misty
Looking for a two-second trick for glowing skin? Invest in a hydrating mist that fits in your purse for quick spritzes on the go.
Bonus: Try a mist with an uplifting, refreshing citrus scent to give you a burst of energy each time you spray it.
Bliss Triple Oxygen Radiance Restoring Mist, $38, blissworld.com [1]
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Multitasking
Multi sticks have been a mainstay in any self-respecting beauty junkie's makeup repertoire for years, with very good reason.
You'll look as fresh as Lily-Rose Depp with the help of a peachy-pink stick that works as a lipstick, blusher and — if you’re as daring as Johnny’s daughter — eye shadow, too.
Charlotte Tilbury Beach Stick in Moon Beach, $46, holtrenfrew.com [2]
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Brow Wow
Nothing makes you look more polished (and a little younger, tbh), than perfectly groomed brows. When there’s no time to shape and fill, grab a coloured brow gel to get every hair into place with one swipe.
Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow Volumizing Fiber Gel, $30, sephora.com [3]
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Skin Saviour
While you might not have time for a 30-minute face mask, you can still treat the skin under your eyes to a little somethin’ somethin’.
Apply for 10 to 15 minutes while you’re brushing your teeth and styling your hair, and your makeup will glide on like a dream.
Sephora Green Tea Eye Mask, $6, sephora.com [4]
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Bed Head
Want to tap into the model-off-duty trend with perfectly tousled locks come morning?
Before bed, simply sprinkle dry shampoo onto your hands, work the powdery residue into your roots — don’t forget the hair near the nape of your neck and around your ears — and once you wake up, you’ll have flawless second-day hair with no greasies.
Delectable Coconut & Cream Multi-Tasking Dry Shampoo, $12, beautyboutique.ca [5]
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Michelle Bilodeau is an editor and writer who has been in the fashion and beauty industry for over 15 years, working forFlare, Fashion magazine and The Kit, as well as writing for publications such as Glow, The Toronto Star and Hello! Canada.