For a big chunk of my life, I’ve been lucky to sit in the chair and have makeup artists get me ready for events. Honestly, I love those moments—the coffee, the catching up, the little tricks they teach me that I can actually use at home. And for a long while, I had the time to play around with makeup on my own, just for fun.
Then I had a baby. And if you’ve ever had a newborn, you know—everything changes. After Jupiter was born, my skincare and makeup routine basically got chopped in half overnight. Now, with two little girls under five, it’s probably down to a quarter of what it used to be. I’ve figured out what actually makes a difference for me, and unless it’s a special occasion, I skip the rest.
For me, skincare is the star. When my skin looks good, I don’t need much else to feel pulled together. And just to say it, I don’t do Botox. Maybe I’ll change my mind one day, but for now, I’m leaving my forehead alone and sticking to skin care. I swear by Jan Marini Transformation Face Cream; I've been using it for years. Every morning, no matter how hectic things get, I make time for moisturizer and sunscreen. After that, if I’m wearing makeup, it’s a five-minute situation.
