Kristina Wyatt

Best Beauty Buys for Busy Moms on the Go All moms—whether they work outside of the home or are stay-at-home moms—are always busy and constantly on the go, and they barely have time to shower, much less put on make-up or worry about moisturizing their skin. But there are many great beauty products out there that do double or even triple duty so busy moms can keep up with their hectic schedule and look beautiful at the same time. 1. Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm by Clinique, just $16 each at Clinique.com. Busy moms will love these softly pigmented lip crayons that go on smooth, gives a fresh pop of soft color, and you don’t need a mirror to apply it. Just keep them away from your kids, or expect to see pretty pictures on the fridge using these handy balms as crayons! 2. Pond’s Original All Day Clean Towelettes, just $4.99 (for a 30-pack) at drug stores and Drugstore.com. These nifty little towels are great for taking makeup off at night before bed, in the morning to cleanse your face quickly before putting on your makeup, or even on the go on a hot day to refresh your face. At just $4.99 per 30-pack, you’ll be able to purchase a few of them to keep in the car, your purse and the bathroom. 3. Olay Total Effects CC Cream, just $17.59 each at Drugstore.com and in drug stores as well. This is probably one of the best buys for busy moms, as it combines a serum, moisturizer, primer and foundation all in one neat (and futuristic-looking) bottle. Use this in the morning before starting your day for flawless coverage and gentle moisture all day long. 4. Oscar Blandi Pronto Volumizing Dry Shampoo Spray, $25 at Sephora online. (Looking for a cheaper alternative? Then try Suave Professionals Dry Shampoo, which is only $2.99 and available at Target and other store like Wal-Mart.) You moms—especially busy new moms—know how hard it is to get in a shower sometimes, so this dry shampoo spray will be a lifesaver for those days you can’t even get your hair washed. And because it’s volumizing, your hair will look amazing even though it’s unwashed and might have a stray new gray here and there! 5. Rita Hazan Root Concealer, $24 at Sephora.com. Conceal those pesky grays with this spray-on root concealer, which is a great tool when you just don’t have the time to get to the salon for a touch-up. It’s available in four shades, perfect for every hair color. 6. Josie Maran REM 2-in-1 Argan Eye Shadow & Gel Liner, $32 at Josiemarancosmetics.com. Save time and money by buying this eye shadow and gel liner pen which combines the two and is available in brown/black, amethyst/black, champagne/almond, dusty rose/burgundy, moss/fawn, and peacock/black. Need a more affordable fix for your grays? Then try Clairol’s Nice and Easy Root Touch-up, which is only $6.99 and available at most drug stores and Wal-Mart, or try online at Drugstore.com. 7. Eucerin Daily Skin Balance Skin-Fortifying Body Lotion, $10 at most drug store nationwide. Looking for a light-weight lotion that leaves skin soft and silky all day? Then look no further than Eucerin’s affordable skin-fortifying body lotion that is great for daily use and for extra dry skin. 8. Dior’s DiorShow Backstage Mascara, $25 at Dior.com. Mascara is one of those great products that every busy mom should invest in and use every day. Even if you don’t have time to put on foundation, powder, or even lipstick, using a quick swipe of mascara can make tired eyes pop and add a little drama to your face, even if you were just up all night with a sick, vomiting child. An affordable option is Cover Girls’ Lash Blast Fusion Mascara, which is only $8.99 and available at drug stores and Wal-Mart.