Pretty Mama
by Jenna McCarthy

Look and feel great when your energy is down, hormones are high, and sleep is in short supply.

Anyone who insists that all pregnant women "glow" never saw me in my last trimester. (Or if they did, they mistook the constant profuse perspiration associated with a 40-pound weight gain for glow.) I'll be the first to gush that bringing my daughter into the world was a beautiful experience, but believe me when I tell you that I was no vessel of loveliness at the end. And my looks didn't exactly morph back to pre-pregnancy status on the way home from the hospital, either. Too late for me, but not for you, we've assembled a lineup of beauty loot that every expectant and new mom will want at her disposal. This stuff will make you look good, smell good, and feel good-easily and naturally.

run for cover

Why is it that our skin looks its worst when we have the least time or energy to deal with it? Urban Cowgirl Liquid Foundation has you covered, literally. Made with tea tree oil, it won't clog pores or cause breakouts-ideal when hormones are haywire. It covers uneven pigmentation and redness yet is sheer enough to be goof-proof, no matter how sleep-deprived you are. They'll accuse you of glowing, and only you'll know the real reason.

$17.50; at urbancowgirl.com




calm your complexion

Your feelings aren't the only things that can be a little touchy when you're expecting. Your complexion might take on a new personality, too. Jurlique Ultra-Sensitive Nurturing Mask is your ticket to skin bliss. The spa-quality home facial uses all-natural plant ingredients to hydrate, nourish, and soothe skin. Follow with a spritz of Jurlique Aromamist Skin Refresher Pampering Blend for an extra blast of moisture and a much-needed feeling of indulgence.

Jurlique Ultra-Sensitive Nurturing Mask $68; Jurlique Aromamist Skin Refresher Pampering Blend $24; both at jurlique.com

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