aftercare and product tips they need
to recreate their look themselves.”
Makeup
What was once a fun way to express
yourself through colour can feel like
essential battle camouflage once a
baby comes along, delivering not just
cuddles and joy, but eye bags and
wrinkles!
Jaime Smith of Smudge Makeup
Artistry is a freelance makeup artist,
who often works with new mums.
They offer one-on-one lessons aimed
at getting the best out of clients’
existing cosmetics and skincare
routines, or establishing a whole new
one better suited to their changed
lifestyle. As a mum to two young kids
herself, Jaime relates to the challenges
that parenthood brings. She says, “I
know the constraints that new mums
face; between hormonal skin changes
and simply not having enough time
to apply elaborate makeup between
feeding, changing and naps, new
mums need a straightforward routine
with as few products as possible to get
their best look quickly.”
Jaime suggests that before
splurging on new makeup miracles,
it is best to start with the skin.
“Skincare is so important! You
cannot plaster over fine lines and
large pores with tons of makeup,
as this will often just accentuate
the very things we’re trying to hide
– especially as we age. Focus on
treating skin on a dermatological
level first to create the best possible
base for your makeup.”
For busy mums short on time –
and what mum isn’t? – she suggests
products that work a double shift.
“Choose multi-tasking products
like primer containing anti-ageing
or colour-correcting properties, or
foundation with SPF for additional
sun protection.” Jaime also believes
in keeping it simple on a day-to-day
basis, with makeup that conceals
flaws while enhancing your natural
beauty. “An easy look should take
you no more than about 10
minutes… although with
practice, and a crying baby
to motivate you, you can do it
in five!”
A spring clean can help
with motivation. “Not only
is old makeup a breeding
ground for germs, but SPF
goes bad, products dry up
and consistency changes,
so if it smells off, is visibly
separated or just has been
with you since university,
chuck it out!” says Jaime.
“Once you give your kit a
good clean out, you have
room to buy new products and kick-
starting a new routine with brand
new stuff to play with is way more
