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1. A Zombie Pack for days when you feel like one but don't want to look like one. This lifting, pore-tightening mask works intensely to rejuvenate your skin and give you a "just-came-out-of-the-spa" glow.
Promising review: "I’ll be honest. I don’t write reviews very often. Today was especially a hard day working from home, not sleeping last night, an 18-month-old and a 3-year-old. I was feeling beat! My skin was sure showing the stress. I had LOW expectations — no way this could make me feel better but I decided to treat myself at least a little. Well, was I in for a BIG surprise! I was FaceTiming my mom, also my BFF, during the tightening. I sure was scared, we both thought this would be perfect for a Halloween night! LOL! But as soon as I rinsed it off... WOW! My mom was asking all about it! She will try it too! LOL! I will surely continue using it! Please leave this awesome product at this awesome price! Greatly appreciated by tired mommies like me!! Gracias!!" —TAYD3
Get a set of eight masks from Amazon for $15.
2. A TruSkin vitamin C serum, a plant-based formula made with botanical hyaluronic acid, witch hazel, and jojoba oil that'll stimulate collagen production to perk up your skin and become as indispensable to your routine as your extra large morning latte.
Check out a BuzzFeeder's closer look at this vitamin C serum for more amazing before-and-afters!
Promising review: "Absolutely love this serum! I stopped using it for a few months and tried new products I randomly wanted to try out (high-end stuff I found on Insta), but it just wasn’t working out. I reverted back to this serum, and wow, immediately started to see results again, and my skin looked and felt tighter and rejuvenated again! Felt so fresh! TIP: I scrub my face with exfoliant before applying serum so it can absorb into skin. I am now a loyal customer! Recommend this to my fellow tired moms everywhere! Cheers!" —Neil m.
Promising review: "Amazing! Mom of two young kids. Tend to look tired/wore down all the time; this has helped my face glow and look more healthy." —Katilyn Taber
Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in two sizes).
3. A tub of brightening, firming eye cream to help banish dark circles and puffiness and help you look ~so well-rested~ that you might (...might) forget you were up until 4 a.m with a teething toddler.
Promising review: "I’m a working mom of two toddlers and 34 years old, I get maybe 5 1/2 hrs of sleep a night (on a good day) and I always have puffy eyes and this has been a life changer. I noticed an almost immediate noticeable change around my eyes since using this eye cream. I was looking for a more affordable eye cream and found this highly rated one and decided to try it!!! A little of this goes a long way. I also use it on my fine lines and my neck." —Sara Nich
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
4. And a set of gold collagen masks you can wear when you're beyond exhausted but stayed up late anyway watching Bridgerton after your kids went to bed.
Promising review: "I’m a new mom and have bags under my eyes and dark circles. These eye masks helped de-puff and lessen the dark circles. I placed them in the refrigerator before I used for an even more relaxing experience." —Captain Giggs
Get it from Amazon for $17.91.
5. Glossier Cloud Paint blush — all you need is a dab of this pillowy gel-cream to melt seamlessly into your skin to give you a subtle, healthy flush, so you can look pulled together with minimal effort (even on a hectic Monday!).
You can also have peace of mind knowing that Cloud Paint is hypoallergenic, dermatologist tested, paraben free, fragrance free, and cruelty free.
Promising review: "I'm a Filipino American with tan skin that has yellow undertones and I wear makeup maybe once every other month. I'm a working, tired mom who needs MINIMAL prep time. I've found it. Cloud Paint is INCREDIBLE. It's nearly impossible to screw up its application thanks to the videos. It doesn't feel like I'm wearing makeup at all which is a pretty big deal considering I'm used to wearing absolutely nothing at all. Dusk is perfection!"—Mc S.
Get it from Glossier for $20 (available in eight shades).
6. Or a cruelty-free and vegan Milani baked blush that doubles as a highlighter to add oomph to your cheekbones and get you #InstaReady in a flash.
Promising review: "I have two young kids and zero time to make myself look presentable (the way I'd want to anyway). Pre-babies and staying home, I used Nars Orgasm (the stick), but post-kids, when I went to reorder, the price tag just couldn't be justified. I read somewhere on the interwebs this was a cult favorite, and I was not disappointed. It makes my skin look dewy with just the right amount of glitter, and while after chasing, screaming at, and consoling children all day, I may not feel energetic, I still feel like I have at least some blush." —Jesse Houck
Get it from Amazon for $7.97+ (available in 16 shades).
7. A bottle of sulfate-and paraben-free Biotin shampoo boasting scalp-nourishing ingredients like biotin, keratin, argan oil, and jojoba oil if your hair has been thinning lately due to stress. (~Heads up~ new mamas, reviewers say it even helps with postpartum hair loss).
This shampoo works on all hair types, whether straight, wavy, or curly (from 3a–4c hair).
Promising review: "Best shampoo for thinning hair! As a mom, we never get to fully take care of ourselves, and when we finally do, we still spend it with the kids. But since my son, my hair has been thinning at an extreme speed and only made me more self conscious and stressed. But I’m telling you, after using this product the last month or so, my hair has grown, and the texture of my hair is stronger. Picture to prove it! Don’t sleep on this miracle shampoo; I can’t wait to order my next bottle when this runs out." —Diane J. Huff
Get it from Amazon for $10.76.
8. A winged eyeliner stamp perfect for days when you "just can't" with makeup. Simply stamp on a winged liner that looks so flawless anyone will think you actually put a lot of effort into your appearance.
Promising review: "I just want to make my morning routine as easy as possible. i love winged liner, but I don’t have the steady hand for it without mistakes. This makes the perfect and consistent wing every time. Love it! I ordered the 10mm, and now I'll have to try the 12mm!" —Julie B
Get it from Amazon for $14.98+ (available in three sizes).
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9. A hair finishing stick, aka a mascara wand, but for your hair that'll tame all those errant baby hairs, making a ponytail or bun look so smooth you'll find yourself thinking, "Where has this little magic wand been my whole life?"
Promising review: "Just buy this!!! It’s so affordable, very easy to use. As a working-from-home, first-time mom with a 1 year old, my unwashed hair is often just thrown up into a messy bun. This hair gel really tames the postpartum flyaways that stick out by my temples. I will buy this forever." —Ashley L.
Get it from Amazon for $5.55+ (available in packs of one or two).
And if you have curly hair, reviewers also love this 24-hour edge gel. Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
10. A budget-friendly, TikTok fave CeraVe skin renewing night cream you may want to add to your night skin routine because it's packed with ceramides, peptide complex, and hyaluronic acid to ensure you wake up looking like your skin got an IV infusion all night long. The best part? Even though it has a rich texture, reviewers say the non-greasy cream absorbs quickly and doesn't irritate sensitive skin.
Promising review: "I've been looking for a great night time moisturizer that would help with bringing life back into my skin. After four years of raising little ones that didn't sleep through the night, I was tired of looking...tired all the time :) This product right off the bat soaks really well into my skin and I haven't had any irritation. This is my last step of my night time routine, and I've really noticed smoothness and softer skin in the morning! I've only been using this product for a couple of weeks, but I can't wait to see what the results are like in a couple of months." —JCheng
Get it from Amazon for $14.49.
11. Or a collagen-infused moisturizer for putting expensive creams to shame and drenching dehydrated skin with moisture for a plump, dewy look all day long.
Promising review: "Don't be fooled by the price! This cream is IT, guys!!! After having my second baby, I find my skin has completely changed, and I was struggling so bad with extra-dry skin! Well, after going through all the reviews, I decided to give it a try since the price wasn't bad at all. Well, let's just say it surprised the hell out of me!! Because four days in, my skin was so plump! I mean like baby-butt-soft plumpness!!! You won't regret this ladies. You are very welcome 🙏."—Jenn
Get it from Amazon for $24.83.
12. A TGIN hair mask made with honey and olive oil that'll soak into damaged hair and infuse it with moisture in 35 minutes flat — though you can leave it on for up to an hour for shinier results. Perfect for when you're too tired for a salon sesh but want to pamper your tresses and sneak in some "me time" after a loooong day.
Reviewers say this stuff works magic on Type 3 and 4 hair. TGIN is a Black woman-owned small biz in Chicago.
Promising review: "Need a good deep-conditioning mask? This one does it. Delivers extreme, long-lasting moisture with a light, easy-to-apply consistency. I could not be happier with this purchase, and am getting ready to tell everyone I know with natural hair to try this product. I understand that by using 'mask' as a descriptor, it sets the expectation for the consumer that this isn't a quick part of your hair care routine. But it doesn't have that weighty, sticky, hard-to-rinse consistency of other hair masks. The directions are easy and give you two options — you can sit under a dryer for 15 minutes, or leave it on for 30 minutes to an hour if you don't have a dryer. It rinses out very easily, and left my hair feeling soft and easy to comb out. What I've noticed in the days since using it is that without using any other product, my hair still has a nice shine to it. It's truly well-moisturized. Not a blogger, not a brand-influencer, not a beautician, not a YouTube personality -- just a busy mom who needs to do at-home natural hair care. Yes, get it." —dcdaigle
Get it from Amazon for $13.49.
13. A set of 16 Dermal Korea collagen sheet masks containing collagen and vitamin E that'll leave your skin hydrated and luminous. Perfect for an at-home spa day when you're in the mood for a little R&R. You deserve it, mama!
This combo pack include 16 varieties, including aloe, herb, aqua, charcoal, pearl, platinum, snail, hyaluronate, cucumber, green tea, gold, Q10, white, vitamin, royal jelly, and more.
Promising review: "Um...YES!! These masks are what I've been looking for and the variety is great. So glad I found these. Look forward to having my little spa time after putting my daughter to sleep every night. Can totally tell the difference in my skin after using these for three days." —Nette
Promising review: "It gives my tired skin a nice, fresh glow. Being a mom of twins, time is a luxury and this helps me multitask." —Marcia Sharp
Get them from Amazon for $11.99.
14. And an ice roller that'll feel like heaven as it de-puffs and wakes up tired eyes — especially after a night of too much wine and tantrums.
Reviewers say this is also great for helping to relieve tension and sinus headaches. Stick it in the freezer and roll over your face to experience bliss.
Promising review: "It's great for a new mom to help with those tired eyes. It works on the puffy eyes and mild headache. This has become part of my morning routines several days a week and you can't beat the price." —LauraD
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in eight colors).
15. Mario Badescu rosewater facial spray to freshen up your face with a quick spritz — whether you need a pick-me-up before an important presentation at work or after a grueling CrossFit workout.
Promising review: "As a new mom I have little time for myself, let alone anything to do with my face. This has been a god send. My face started to feel dry and gross. This perked it back up and now people tell me how nice my complexion is! And, all I have on is the mist." —Sara Callinan/trivett
Get it from Amazon for $5.25+ (available in a variety of size packs).
16. A Maybelline under-eye concealer stick with a convenient built-in sponge applicator to help erase dark circles and puffiness. As they say, "Parent sleep is like regular sleep but without the sleep."
Promising review: "I am a mom of a 12-year-old with autism. He keeps me really busy and doesn't sleep well at night so I am never getting enough sleep. With that being said, I get dark circles under my eyes. I hate having the tired, worn-out-mom look so I decided to try this. I put it on and loved it immediately. I love the brightener. It helped cover my dark circles perfectly. I would definitely recommend and will be buying this again." —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $7.57 (available in 18 shades).
17. Radha Beauty rosehip oil, which is loaded with fatty acids and antioxidants that'll help combat blemishes, discoloration, and dry skin. It has 12,000 5-star (!!!) reviews for a reason.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this product and I've had from acne and acne scarring since I was 10 and I'm now 27. Over the past two months I've really gotten into truly believing this product. I'm a mom to a child under 1 who never sleeps, full-time school and full-time work, so I know how tiring it can be at the end of the day and you just want to fall asleep without washing your face. But, even just wiping your face off with a wipe and then using the oil works. I've started getting into the habit of now using it once or twice a day. I'll always use it at night time and if I know I'm not going anywhere for the first half of the day I'll do it again. It does leave an orange tint when you use it (which is why I use it more at night) but I don't notice it in the mornings. I always wash my face twice a day and it would keep my acne somewhat under control but this stuff has done wonders and I do apply it after washing."—Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $13.46.
18. A bottle of Elizavecca's collagen protein hair treatment if you have been neglecting your tresses for god-knows-how-many years, and your hair is on the brink of disaster. Reviewers say this will give you *impossibly silky hair* at a fraction of the price.
This stuff works for damaged, over-processed hair of all textures: straight, wavy, or curly (from 3a–4c hair). Check out our review of Elizavecca Collagen Hair Treatment for more!
Promising review: "As a stay-at-home mom, I usually keep my hair in a bun. That has left my hair dry and broken also really frail. I have been using this every night after my shower for three days and omg, It's like stepping out if a salon. It smells amazing doesn't take much to do what it needs to do. My hair is super soft and shiny. Absolutely love this product, will definitely buy again." —kaylynn Marie smith
Get it from Amazon for $8.70.
19. And Olaplex No. 7 bonding oil to help bring damaged locks back to life in minutes — check out the salon-quality results for the mama below!
This reparative styling oil works on all hair types: straight, wavy, or curly (from 3a–4c hair).
Promising review: "I cannot live without these products!!! My hair had gotten 'parched' no other way to describe it. My hair lacked movement, shine, and manageability. After just one use of the Olaplex system WITH THE OIL I was back sporting my prime-time locks again!!!"—Kristi Hoss Schiller
Get it from Amazon for $28 (...and check out the other products in the Olaplex system here).
20. Tower 28's ShineOn Jelly lip gloss when you don't have time to bother with lipstick but need a quick and pretty pick-me-up for your lips so you can so you can fake it 'til you make it~ through a hectic workday. Reviewers say it's not sticky at all and so comfy you'll even wanna wear it on a WFH day.
Tower 28 is an Asian woman–led small biz based in Santa Monica, California, that specializes in focused on nontoxic, vegan and cruelty-free makeup for sensitive skin.
Promising review: "If I could write a love letter to a make up product, it would be this one! I used to be a matte lipstick kinda of girl but my lips are very dry and as a new mom I have no time for precise lipstick application, but this has changed my lip game preferences. It’s very shiny, absolutely no stickiness at all and it’s really hydrating, even more so than most of my lip balms. The shades look scary in the tubes, but they’re actually all very sheer except for the red one, which is a bit more pigmented. I cannot recommend this enough, go buy it!" —mslexie
Get it from Sephora for $15 or Tower 28 for $15 (available in 10 colors).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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