Little Luxuries for Moms

Motherhood has a funny way of convincing us that indulgence has to be earned.

Like rest, pleasure, and feeling good in our own skin are rewards we get after everyone else is taken care of. As if enjoying something just because it feels nice is somehow frivolous once you become a mom.

Respectfully? No.

Sometimes the most grounding thing you can do in motherhood is choose something small that’s just for you. Not because you need to glow up. Not because you’re fixing yourself. But because you deserve to enjoy being in your body.

For me, that looks like skincare and makeup that feels intentional but doable. Nothing complicated. Nothing performative. Just products that make my routine feel like a pause instead of another task.

Skincare has become one of my quiet anchors. Especially products that feel luxurious without being fussy. That’s why I keep coming back to Medicube. Their products feel clinical in the best way, like you’re actually supporting your skin barrier instead of just throwing trendy ingredients at your face. Using them feels like saying, “I care about myself enough to maintain, not overhaul.” A little splurge on skincare can go a long way emotionally. Other products that have a better-than-off-brand-feel without breaking the bank are La Roche-Posay (use the CVS coupon codes for these), CeraVe, and The Ordinary.

There’s something deeply comforting about consistency. About knowing what works and sticking with it. Motherhood already demands so much decision-making. Your skincare does not need to be another mental load.

Makeup, for me, is less about transformation and more about presence. I want products that are reliable, accessible, and let me look like myself on a good day. That’s where NYX comes in. Their products are fun without being intimidating, affordable without feeling cheap, and easy to use when time is limited and someone is yelling your name from another room. You can also use brands like Maybelline, ColourPop, and Essence for that above average feel without a bank-breaking cost.

There’s something empowering about having a few go-to products you trust. Not a drawer full of things you never touch, but a small lineup that makes getting ready feel grounding instead of overwhelming.

These little indulgences matter more than we admit.

They remind you that you’re allowed to enjoy things. That motherhood doesn’t require self-erasure. That feeling good in your skin isn’t vanity, it’s regulation. It’s confidence. It’s a way of reconnecting with yourself in the middle of a life that’s constantly asking you to pour outward.

And no, this isn’t about needing makeup or skincare to feel worthy. It’s about choice. About letting yourself want something and honoring that want without guilt.

Sometimes five quiet minutes in front of the mirror can do more for your nervous system than another productivity hack ever could.

So if you’re a mom looking for permission to indulge a little, let this be it.

Buy the product. Use the serum. Wear the lip color. Enjoy the ritual.

You’re not being extra.
You’re being human.
And honestly? That glow hits different when it’s rooted in self-respect.