When you become a mama, your definition of a smooth morning undergoes a complete evolution. Now, you consider it a win if your real alarm wakes you up and you get to drink coffee while it’s still warm. The not-so-smooth mornings? Well, let’s face it, that’s a rough way to start the day. When the wake-up call comes early and the coffee has been forgotten in the microwave, it may seem absolutely impossible to carve out any time for yourself. But a centered, confident mama is a happier mama, and there are some simple ways to sneak self-care into your morning to ensure you’re putting your best face forward. Specializing in quick, easy and (we must say) beautiful morning makeup routines, Woosh Beauty understands busy mornings, and has created an ‘everything-in-one’ makeup palette that is our new secret weapon for feeling like we made the effort to center ourselves, too.

Inspired by Woosh Beauty, here are five ways we’ve given our morning beauty routines a self-care makeover.

1. Make time (and space) for calm

As moms, time is priceless and that’s especially true in the morning. Even if you’re racing against the clock, it’s worth it (trust us) to hit the pause button for just five minutes before tackling all the to-dos on your list. With The Fold Out Face from Woosh Beauty, you have all the makeup you need (coverage and color) in one compact, portable palette. That means no scrambling to find your concealer. No opening, closing, then reopening and closing eyeshadows and powders. Most importantly, no need to set up shop in front of your vanity/bathroom mirror/designated makeup space while keeping one eye on a constantly moving child. The Fold Out Face goes wherever you go and gives you everything you need in the flip of one flap—so you really can focus on yourself.

2. Create rituals that boost confidence

5 way to sneak self care into your morning beauty routine 0 Motherly Even if you’re going on your third day with the same yoga pants (they’re so comfy!), it’s important to make time in the morning to do something that will put a confident pep in your step. While makeup has likely been part of your routine for years, motherhood can take a toll on your skin in new ways—which is why having 13 full-sized cosmetics, made from luxurious high-performing mineral-based formulas, allows you to erase the appearance of under-eye circles, perfect any imperfections and give yourself an effortless glow—all in less than five minutes. So even if you don’t have time to meticulously apply makeup, you can look and feel like you did. ?

3. Allow our minds to drift

For most of us, mornings mean going from zero to 60 in about five seconds flat. Before fully immersing yourself in the obligations of the day, it’s nice to have just a few minutes to allow your mind to drift away from the to-do list. Woosh Beauty makes having mindspace while checking off “put on makeup” possible by numbering the order in which the cosmetics in The Fold Out Face should be applied.

4. Savor little luxuries

5 way to sneak self care into your morning beauty routine 1 Motherly Before you go spend the morning driving kids around to the tune of nursery rhymes and eat a lunch of PB&J crusts, it can make a world of difference to your outlook to lavish in something that is all yours . We love that Woosh Beauty makes that simple with The Essential Brush Set , a luxe collection of double-ended brushes that are numbered to correspond with the steps in the Fold Out Face, and come in a soft storage bag to keep them away from kids who may mistake them as paint brushes.

5. Be kinder to ourselves

Sometimes, a healthy self-voice for the rest of the day starts with rituals that remind us we’re doing good for our bodies, too. By using Woosh Beauty products in your morning beauty routine, which are free of parabens, sulfates, gluten and fragrance—not to mention they are animal cruelty-free—you aren’t just applying makeup, you’re applying products and using tools that you can feel good about.
In the morning, a seemingly little thing like taking a few minutes for self-care is really a big thing that will continue to pay off with a beautiful outlook throughout the day—and with The Fold-Out Face from Woosh Beauty, it pays off with a beautiful look throughout the day, too. Motherly readers can receive a 20% discount site wide using the code MOTHERLY at checkout. This article was sponsored by Woosh Beauty . Thank you for supporting the brands that support Motherly and mamas.

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