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Beauty products that have more than one purpose allow us to cut corners without sacrificing how we look, which is great news for busy mums. For example, some nail varnishes on the market strengthen your nails as well as providing great colour, whilst blemish balm (or BB cream) moisturises, evens skin tone, and usually contains sun protection too. If you want to compliment your complexion without spending lots of time on it, just wash your face and apply blemish balm for moisturising coverage that won’t clog your pores. Once you’ve mastered a beautiful, natural complexion, add a slick of lip-gloss or tinted balm, and a dash of mascara if you fancy some eyelash va-va-voom. Well hello there yummy mummy!

Dry shampoo has got to be the best invention for busy mums since pushchairs and potties. Instead of going through the rigmarole of washing, drying, and styling your hair, dry shampoo allows you to go from untamed to good-to-go in less than 10 seconds. Simply spray a small amount through the roots of your hair, rub it in, and voila – your hair is feeling fresh and looking fab.

The ultimate rule for those bound by the laws of natural beauty is that you must always, always cleanse and tone with good quality products. Even if a pack of lions have escaped from the zoo and are making their way down your street, you must tone and cleanse before making a hasty exit out of the bathroom window. Trust us, cleansing and toning your skin twice a day will help you have the confidence to head out bare faced. Choose a cream cleanser if you have dry skin, a lotion for normal skin and a gel for oily skin. Rosewater also acts as a great natural toner.

The masks mentioned below are very good to lighten the skin tone and add a glow to the complexion. They must be followed for the specified time and inculcated as a daily routine.