Ojon Full Detox Dry Cleansing Spray
What mama has time to lather her locks daily? This dry shampoo cleans hair and scalp to cut shine and boosts volume for fab, non-greasy hair between washes. Work into your roots and brush thoroughly.
To buy: Ojon, $24
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Josie Maran Magic Marker Lip and Cheek Stain
Running late? Again? Josie Maran’s double-duty lip and cheek stain will get you out the door and looking lovely in less than a minute. Color lips and cheeks with this rich, long-lasting, lip-plumping formula for a fresh flush of color and call it good. Just be sure to keep it out of your toddler’s art box!
To buy: Josie Maran, $19
Stila Smudge Pots and Smudge Crayons
With lunches to pack and meetings to make, you may find you have less time to painstakingly apply liquid liner these days. Stila’s Smudge Pots and Smudge Crayons are more art than science, working double-duty for anything from a subtle hint of color to a dramatic, smoky eye.
To buy: Stila Smudge Pot, $20; Smudge Crayons, $22
Korres Mineral Foundation
This luxurious mineral powder foundation is the ultimate in versatile coverage. It can do anything from just taking the shine off with a light dusting to providing full coverage, all while protecting skin from the sun’s harmful rays with SPF 30.
To buy: Korres, $28
Gillette Venus & Olay 2-in-1 Razor
New mamas and moms-on-the-go may think smooth legs are a thing of the past. Until they try Gillette’s newest 2-in-1 razor, that is. It’s the lazy woman’s razor that soaps up for you with built-in shave gel bars and gives a close, three-blade shave.
To buy: CVS, $11
MyChelle Incredible Pumpkin Peel
A great many joys accompany motherhood, but skin changes are not one of them. This exfoliating mask deep cleans pores, refines skin texture and is a gentle, effective treatment for hormonal skin problems. And, it’s free of retinoids and salicylic acid.
To buy: MyChelle, $27
Josie Maran Argan Tinted Moisturizer
Want some light coverage this summer but feel like too much makeup at the beach is a no-no? Try Josie Maran’s Argan Tinted Moisturizer to keep your skin moisturized and soft while protecting it with SPF 30 and blending away flaws with a natural look.
To buy: Josie Maran, $38
Covergirl LashBlast Length
LashBlast Length is our pick for an affordable, non-flaky and layer-friendly mascara that can go from natural-but-better with just one coat, to all-out-evening with several coats. Brush on another coat for an end-of-day eye refresh—it doesn’t clump!—and try the waterproof version for summer days spent by the pool or hoofing it on humid city streets.
To buy: Walgreens, $9
