I love beauty hacks. I love reading how people have discovered how to pull off some amazing looks in a relatively easy fashion. I love the creativity of beauty hacks, having found one list that only used spoons as their beauty tool. One thing I think is missing is a great list of beauty hacks for busy women. I know some amazingly busy women who always look great, so I asked their favorite beauty hacks to start creating a list of “superwoman” beauty hacks.
5 Beauty Hacks for Busy Women

1. Dry Shampoo: It turns out washing your hair every day isn’t good for your hair, however if you’re like me your roots tend to get oily by the second day. Dry shampoo is a lock lifesaver and a super easy beauty hack. Apply to your roots and style as normal!
2. Multitasking beauty products: Turns out we love products that multitask as much as we do. Moisturizer with SPF, lip balm with tint, coconut oil for flyaway hair and removing makeup are just a few of the beauty hack faves that help create a polished look in little time.
3. Yoga/Office Casual: I joked to a friend that my beauty hack was yoga pants that could be worn at the office and she said, “Oh, you mean Betabrand.” Turns out this is a thing and I for one am thrilled. Betabrand offers office casual style pants with yoga pant stretch. It’s brilliant, fashionable and a busy womens must have.
4. Use a Spoon: Seriously, I had to include a hack that used spoons after I found that brilliant list. For a quick fix to smooth foundation over fine lines; before you’ve applied your foundation, take a chilled spoon (not frozen-we don’t want a Christmas story situation) and slowly run it along fine lines, making sure to follow the direction of the line. Do this a few times and then apply your foundation. This helps to temporarily smooth your skin so foundation won’t get caked up in those lines and creases.
5. Take some pamper time: One of the things I think makes a woman truly beautiful is when she’s relaxed and happy. So, this beauty hack will take more time, but it’s so worth it. Schedule some time for yourself to go to the spa, deep condition your hair, or get a mani/pedi. Even if it’s once a month, find some time for just you to take some loving care of yourself.

This list is far from comprehensive, so consider it our beginning “superwomen” beauty hack list. Have a beauty hack you’d like to share? Send ‘em our way! We love them and would love to share your tips with other busy women out there who are taking the world by storm and looking great doing it.

So, it’s official. We’re in the middle of winter. This is the time when the celebrations are past and we sometimes struggle with mother-nature as we look to go about our regular daily lives. This is also the time when we need to up our beauty game. Rain, sleet, snow and the daily use of our home/office heaters can wreak havoc on our skin, not to mention our overall sense of well-being and health. For sanity and our skin’s sake, our self-care needs to be on point.
Here are some of our favorite ways we love to winterize our beauty regimen:

1. Moisturize: It almost goes without saying to moisturize, but it’s so important we need to include it. The winter season may be wet, but it’s leaving our skin super dry. This is the time to bring out your moisturizing big guns. We love SkinMedica’s Dermal Repair because it helps prevent moisture loss and leaves our skin looking smooth.
2. Hydrate: When it’s cold outside, all we want to do is cuddle up with some hot cocoa or tea, but don’t forget to get your water in too. We’ve already talked about how dry we’re feeling; it’s important to address this from the inside out, making sure we get plenty of water.
3. Get some sun in: If you’re living in the Midwest or East Coast, you may think this is impossible this time of year and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be a problem for the folks that can’t get their daily dose of sun in. Using a UV Therapy Lamp can help the feelings of depression associated with SAD and you don’t even have to leave your house.
4. Don’t forget your sunscreen: Speaking of sun, don’t forget your sunscreen! It may seem counterintuitive, but you still need to protect your skin from UV rays even in winter. According to Robert Guida, M.D., a board-certified plastic surgeon, "Contrary to popular opinion, the Earth is actually the closest to the sun in the winter and the farthest from it in the summer,” meaning it’s even more important to remember your sunscreen. There are so many great moisturizers with SPF. We love SkinMedica’s TNS Ultimate Daily Moisturizer™!
5. Get your sleep on: There’s a reason we feel the urge to cuddle in and hibernate. Winter is the time to replenish our reserves, so look to head to bed early and get extra rest. You’ll feel refreshed and look it too.

Winter is a magical time of year. With a little careful planning and self-care, it’s possible to look and feel our best, regardless of the weather outside.