Quick & Simple Self-Care Products Busy Moms Are Obsessed With.

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It’s a truth universally acknowledged that moms live crazy-busy lives. After all, we have kids! Plus we often also have work in or outside the home, housework, a partner we’re supposed to pay attention to sometimes, remembering to feed ourselves and our families…how are we supposed to find time to chill out? Thanks to, well, living through the dumpster fire that was 2020 and still into 2021, folks are finally admitting that self-care matters. And what better way to incorporate some “me” time than with a few quick and easy self-care items even the busiest moms will love?

There are plenty of simple self-care ideas moms can implement, but when you’re beyond busy, any ambitions of booking an appointment in a float tank pretty much go right out the window. If you daydream about some uninterrupted quiet time or just eight hours of sleep — or a way to simultaneously make dinner and do something that makes you feel good about yourself — good news! We’ve rounded up the best quick fixes even the busiest moms can work into their routine.

An eye gel patch to de-puff your eyes after those early-AM baby wake-ups? Check. A watermelon mask that tightens pores without drying your face out? Check. You have to treat yourself — because we know it’s a rarity you get to spend 10 minutes alone to pee in peace. So grab one of these, and then get back to being the k***-a** mom you are.

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Banish Blemishes

text, letter: Peach slices acne patches © Provided by SheKnows Peach slices acne patchesBack to school season is a busy and stressful time for moms. That’s why when you see a blemish appear, it’s nice to have something that’s no frills and no fuss such as Peach & Lily Peach Slices Acne Spot Dots. It’s fast-acting thanks to the hydrocolloid (cellulose gum) that actively absorbs breakout secretions and perfect for daytime or nighttime use. So whether you’re dropping your kid off at school and want to quickly get rid of a breakout or looking to unwind after a long day, these acne patches will get the job done. Plus, because these clear dots are barely noticeable, you can even apply makeup over them. Before you run to the nearest CVS to pick these up, don’t forget that if you spend $40, you get $10 in ExtraBucks, so you may want to consider adding some back-to-school items to your shopping list while you’re there.

Peach & Lily Peach Slices Acne Spot Dots $4.49

Oprah’s Favorite

Image: Philosophy.© Provided by SheKnows Image: Philosophy.Oprah may not be a mom, but if she swears by something, it must be worth buying. This updated version of her favorite moisturizer comes with the added bonus of SPF 30 so you can keep your skin protected without an extra step.

Buy: philosophy renewed hope in a jar moisturizer $39

Stay Cool

Image: Patchology.© Provided by SheKnows Image: Patchology.Perk up your eyes and combat puffiness, fatigue and dryness with these anytime, anywhere cooling gel eye patches loaded with caffeine and hydrolyzed collagen. These patches work in just five minutes, so you can pop them on while waiting in the school pickup line and be refreshed by the time you get to the front.

Patchology FlashPatch Rejuvenating Eye Gels $35.00

Watermelon Bliss

Image: Glow Recipe.© Provided by SheKnows Image: Glow Recipe.A pore-tightening clay mask that doesn’t make your face shrivel like your fingers after a day at the pool? Yes, it exists! Glow Recipe’s Watermelon Glow Hyaluronic Clay Pore-Tight Facial is truly a miracle-working product and a must on your top shelf. Unlike other drying clay masks, this one boasts hyaluronic acid that makes skin bouncy and hydrated, along with BHA, PHA and watermelon enzymes that exfoliate skin. Talk about a multitasker!

Watermelon Glow Hyaluronic Clay Pore-Tight Facial Mask $40

Purified Complexion

Image: Clinique. Clinique.Time is of the essence as a parent, and let’s be real; you never get more than a few minutes alone — especially in the bathroom. Use those five minutes to dab on this pore-refining charcoal mask and make the most of those blessed seconds before your kindergartener picks the bathroom lock. This mask brightens and evens skin tone and hydrates your skin, and the charcoal absorbs dirt and oils to give your clean, baby-soft skin. Plus, if your kid bursts in while this is on your face, it might scare them. Just an added bonus.

Pore Refining Solutions Charcoal Mask $30

Glow Getter

Courtesy of Peach & Lily.© Provided by SheKnows Courtesy of Peach & Lily.If you’ve wanted to dabble in the K-beauty world, but didn’t know where to start, look no further than this must-have kit. This four-piece set by Peach & Lily comes with the basic skin care items you need for the glowiest skin ever—and without the hassle. Thanks to the cleanser, essence, serum, and matcha antioxidant cream, you’ll be on your way to smoother, luminous, and hydrated skin in no time.

Glass Skin Discovery Kit $39

Effortless Beauty

Image: Pipette.© Provided by SheKnows Image: Pipette.At the end of the day, it’s a miracle if you don’t just flop into bed once you get the kids down. Honestly, most of the time, we debate whether we have the energy to get up and wash our faces. Supermodel and mama Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is a fan of Pipette, so if it’s good enough for her, it’s good enough for us! This mama-approved set includes a luxe body wash, lotion, belly butter, and dry brush to help you get glowing skin from head-to-toe.

Pipette Day to Night Kit $48

Goat milk bath bomb

text: Image: Amazon.© Provided by SheKnows Image: Amazon.This bath bomb has the benefit of a) smelling unbelievably good, and b) feeling just like taking a milk bath — minus the gross imagery of dumping cartons of milk into your bathtub. The fat and protein in the bomb feed your skin with softness and moisture, while exfoliating to give you an absolute glow.

Buy: Dionis Milk Carton Bath Bomb 

Mini Massager

Image: Honey Belle.© Provided by SheKnows Image: Honey Belle.Give your overworked facial muscles a little love with this jade facial roller that vanishes dark circles and puffy skin. If you haven’t been fully rested since 2002 (what a weird coincidence that was also when you had your first child), this is the tool for you. It takes only a couple of minutes to roll this cooling little device over your worry lines and damn-it-Karen-don’t-make-me-count-to-three furrows to release stress and ward off anxiety.

a close up of a tool: Image: Amazon.Brush It Off

© Provided by SheKnows Image: Amazon.If you’ve never heard of dry brushing, you’re missing out on one of the fastest ways you can give your skin some much-deserved love and attention. Benefits include cellulite-appearance reduction, improvement in blood circulation, shedding dead skin and eliminating clogged pores for better nutrient absorption.

Buy: Dry Skin Body Brush $8.95

Safe Sun

Image: Amazon. © Provided by SheKnows Image: Amazon.Anything that does double duty is great and saves you precious minutes by cutting out yet another layer to apply. This is not only a fantastic moisturizer that provides all-day hydration, but it also has SPF 30, because it isn’t cute anymore when your toddler plays their favorite game of count Mommy’s wrinkles. (Thank God they can only count to five.)

Image: Amazon. The “No Makeup” Look

© Provided by SheKnows Image: Amazon.This is the best combo: a lightweight foundation, hydrating lotion anti-wrinkle cream and SPF 15. It’s made with 98.9 percent natural ingredients, so you don’t have to worry about chemicals, and is pocket-size for your convenience. Perfect for the mom on the go.

Image: Amazon. Acu at Home

© Provided by SheKnows Image: Amazon.While this may look like a terrifying medieval torture device, it’s actually a quick, easy and painless way to stimulate your nerves and improve blood flow. You can use it anywhere on your body, and it fights wrinkles while improving your skin’s elasticity.


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© Provided by SheKnows Image: AmazonTea Time

If the only me time you get is the five minutes with your cup of coffee in the morning before all hell breaks loo… we mean, before your darling children wake up, check out Wize Monkey. Wize Monkey coffee leaf tea is an unusual loose tea that uses the leaves from the coffee plant. It’s smooth, sustainable, has no caffeine crash, and is packed with antioxidants. And they provide jobs for coffee farmers year-round.

a close up of a piece of paper: Image: Amazon.Stay on Track

© Provided by SheKnows Image: Amazon.Moms lead insane, hectic, chaotic lives. You’re in charge of a bunch of tiny people, all their activities, keeping them fed and (occasionally) bathed and making sure you don’t leave for Christmas vacation without one. If your brain doesn’t explode from all that’s crammed in there, you’re a magician. For everyone else, there are Live Whale planners. Live Whale is the most practical and effective planner, designed to motivate you and help you gain more control over your life. Improve your positivity, productivity and mental health. Because you have to treat your brain too, Mama.

Image: Amazon.Brighten Up

© Provided by SheKnows Image: Amazon.This Australian pink clay mask brightens and detoxifies in just 10 minutes, tightens pores and boosts your skin’s natural radiance. It comes with a soft applicator brush so your fingers don’t get all goopy and is made from Australian pink clay, mangosteen, kelp, witch hazel, pomegranate and Kakadu plum.

Image: Amazon. Get Zen

© Provided by SheKnows Image: Amazon.If you need five minutes to just breathe but are in your cubicle or stuck in traffic, this mini travel essential oil diffuser will make anywhere more bearable and give you a few moments of Zen. It has multiple charging capabilities, an auto-off feature and seven different-colored lights to choose from. Pair it with your fave essential oil, and you can bust this bad boy out when you need it the most — say, on a plane or pre-conference call.

a close up of a bottle: Image: Hum.Inner Beauty

© Provided by SheKnows Image: Hum.Nourish yourself from the inside out with these vegan vitamins (gummy, because you are way more likely to take a vitamin every day if it’s a gummy) that hydrates your skin and is loaded with tons of vitamin C, vitamin E and stimulates collagen production to give you that all-natural glow.

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