The most minimal and quick skin and hair care finds to make me feel like a human at minimum when trying to leave the house with a newborn.

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Tahryn · Answer

Salty face tanning water: I had never been a self tanner girl but this stuff is magic! it’s impossible to do a bad job, isn’t messy, takes like 2 min and leaves you with a glowy even complexion overnight. Saved me as a newborn mom and still swear by it now a year later.

Karen Fischer · Answer

A spray bottle filled with water: Use this to spritz your hair and tame flyaways, address dryness, etc. It's simple. Sometimes I put in a but of hair oil too, and shake it up. I live in a dry climate and my hair looks like death.

Wolfie · Answer

Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo: Medium-strength dry shampoo with a light scent that isn’t overpowering. I prefer this to Klorane, OUAI, and Batiste.

Amy · Answer

belif Moisturizing Eye Bomb with Peptide and Ceramide: This has been a very happy surprise to my medicine cabinet. Goodbye to those dark circles!

Amy · Answer

Ice Roller: I’ve had this ice roller since February 2019 when Kate Spencer on Forever35 told me it was life changing. It certainly is! Depuff your face, gently ice a bruised eye, cool down on a hot day, entertain a toddler - this thing does it all! ❄️

gabbie · Answer

Eqqualberry Swimming Pool Toner: This looks so unassuming, but wow, what a multitasker this is. It refreshes and calms the skin, and I find it's hydrating enough to help prep the skin before applying makeup. (I have dry skin, so I do still use moisturizer after.)

Over time, I found that it got rid of the little bumpies around my brows, cheeks and jaw, and it's gentle enough to use everyday!

Emily H · Answer

Cosrx eye patches: Reasonably priced and effective under eye patches that don’t irritate sensitive skin and make you both feel and look more awake (even tho it’s a lie!). Put on 15-20 min before leaving the house, feel at least 15-20% more like a human.

Katie · Answer

Westman Atelier foundation stick: Just the best no makeup-makeup. Feels like nothing, blends out beautifully with a brush or fingers, and completely brightens and evens out my skin.

clownmommy · Answer

Sacheu Lip Stain: this + eyebrow gel + a spritz of rose water was my ultimate “let’s leave the house quickly but still look alive” routine during the first 3 months of postpartum. you can swipe it on and then pack your diaper bag or change baby. by the time you’re actually ready to leave, peel/wipe it off and you’re out the door

sofie · Answer

Medusa’s Heirlooms Narrow French Barrette: I’m five months postpartum, and my hair is longer than it’s been in years. I figure I’ll wait to cut it after I know whether or not it’s going to start falling out!

Combined with a grabby baby, that means the hair has to go up. I just bought this barrette when I kept having to adjust my lil claw when I put the back of my head on the bed or couch or car headrest, and it makes me feel classic and cool.

sofie · Answer

STATE the label bandanas: Sometimes you just need to cover the hair, and these can make a simple outfit fun. Cotton silk blend!

Laura Messersmith · Answer

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Camo Drops Tinted Serum: I know we've moved on from the days of 2 in 1 shampoo/conditioner, but a product that does multiple tasks and is super forgiving on application, sign me up.

In a rush I'll put this directly on clean skin and it's like magic - lightweight hydration, lightly tinted and the green neutralizes redness for that "no-makeup, makeup" look. Glowy, dewy finish.

Side notes: I apply a few drops and blend with my fingers. You will see some streaks of the warm pigment as the product essentially mixes directly on your face. Don't worry, just blend a little more. There's also a version in a jar that's a little heavier if you want more coverage.

Sarah Cooney · Answer

Vintner's Daughter Active Botanical Serum: My desert island product and the one that made me really believe in the power of beauty products! This makes my skin GLOW.

Dylan · Answer

To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen: High quality, affordable, and slightly tinted so it's like a BB cream and sunscreen in one.

There's a very high UV / lack of ozone layer over Australia & NZ so a good sunscreen is essential :)

Dylan · Answer

Face Hero: Smells amazing, feels gorgeous, looks glowy. Contains almond oil, jojoba oil and brazil nut oil. Hydrating heaven for your face!

Dylan · Answer

The Righteous Butter Body Lotion: Nourishing without feeling thick or heavy

Dylan · Answer

Weleda Revitalising Hair Tonic: a few drops of this rosemary goodness for hair and scalp health!

Dylan · Answer

Kevin Murphy Fresh Hair Dry Shampoo: BEST DRY SHAMPOO EVER! amazing for adding texture when styling or for giving your wash a few more days of life

Dylan · Answer

Mario Badescu Lip Balm: my current favourite lip balm - I can apply this directly from tube to lips (no messy finger application needed) & the texture is soooo smooth and satisfying to me!

Dylan · Answer

Cicaplast baume: the reason i'm constantly complimented on my skin. huge fan of this budget friendly pharmacy staple. first discovered it when researching products that would help / not irritate my perioral dermatitis & it low key changed my life...

Dylan · Answer

Clinique Cleansing Balm: Not exactly an oil, but it has a similar but smoother consistency to coconut oil (which I used to use on my face). It's a makeup remover and cleanser in one which I love - i like the idea of having products that work extra hard so you don't need a million different things.

This is without a doubt the best make up remover and cleanser I have used, it literally removes every inch of foundation and gunk and grime like nothing else i've tried can. Not cheap, but lasts for ages and is worth every cent in my opinion!