It’s the season to be gorgeous. Sun’s out, showing skin is in, and beach trips are waiting to be Instagrammed. But who has time to put in the effort? We know you don’t, so we’ve rounded up products that will hustle for you so you can keep on bustling.
Read: Achieving work-life balance: Tips for busy moms
Match the youthfulness of summer with these beauty and fashion tips. Here’s how to look younger the busy mom way.
Hydrate like a windswept flower in the Mediterranean hills
Say what?! Moms, allow us to introduce you to the small, but definitely not humble, Clary Sage. This flower faces constant battering by the winds of the Mediterranean, and thrives by trapping and retaining moisture.
Natural skincare and beauty brand Burt’s Bees, has harnessed the power of this wonder flower in formulating its Intense Hydration line. The latest addition to the line is the Nourishing Facial Water with Clary Sage, a ‘nutrient-infused drink for your skin’.
See burtsbees.com.ph for product details and availability
Meant for use after cleansing and toning, but before applying moisturizer, the Nourishing Facial Water with Clary Sage balances skin’s PH and boosts its hydration.
Smear the glow on by Strobing
Always wanted those Hollywood cheekbones but never had the tools or knowhow to make them happen? Homegrown makeup + skincare brand, Happy Skin, has come up with a no-fuss solution for busy moms – a strobing kit that even comes with a cheat sheet!
See happyskincosmetics.com for strobing kit details and availability
Strobing is the technique used to achieve a “perfect shimmery, dewy, and youthful glow”. Blend the Champagne and Taupe highlighter sticks for cheekbones and a nose bridge like you’ve never had them before, and finish with the Pink Satin blush stick.
Mom-and-daughter touch-up sesh: Sabina, daughter of Tweetie de Leon-Gonzalez is one of the faces of the Happy Skin x Plains & Prints Prints Made Pretty campaign.
Head to the next page for a fashion tip straight from New York!
Liven your look with color!
If you’ve been filling your closet with neutrals – because we all know they’re the easiest to throw on together when in a hurry, which is always – think of summer as the time to experiment with color.
Pop against the blue, gold, and sunset hues of the beach in these chic hippie prints from Marks & Spencer’s summer resort/swimwear collection. As a bonus, these pieces come in classic cuts and silhouettes, made to flatter most body types.
Photography: Cyrus Panganiban | Styling: Sidney Yap | MUA: Allen Rosales | Hair: Jhane Casimina | Model: Ksenia of Elite Models | Location: Dusit Thani Manila
Make an entrance at that fabulous summer party in Kate Spade New York’s Spring 2016 collection. Inspired by blooms in the vibrant city, these dresses will bring out the happy little girl in you.
The Kate Spade New York Spring 2016 campaign is headlined by British supermodel Jourdan Dunn
FINALLY take the time to take care of yourself
To look young, you have to feel young. Drink lots of water, make GLOW foods take the lion’s share of your plate, and find – if not make – time for exercise.
Have a happy, glowing summer, moms!
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