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Wearing foundation with a baby/toddler

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brownpaperbag1 · 28/09/2019 18:19

Bit of a random one really, but do you wear foundation when you're out and about with your baby/toddler? I've always worn quite heavy foundation as I have really blotchy skin on my face that has caused me a lot of anxiety over the years. Foundation has really helped me get my confidence back.

I'm due to have a baby next year and was wondering if it's possible to wear foundation with a baby/toddler in tow? I see my friends' children put their hands on their mums' faces and would worry about make-up rubbing off on them.

I don't wear make-up around the house - just when I'm out and about.

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Thecaravan · 28/09/2019 18:23

I do. Have to hide the bags and wrinkles somehow. Doesn't seen to rub off on the DCs luckily or at least not that I notice Smile

DA1115 · 28/09/2019 18:25

It’s completely up to you. If you feel more cmodrtable with it on, do it. If you don’t want to, don’t. I used to wear heavy make up when DS was small but not so much DD. I decided to give up wearing daily foundation when I was organnt with her which was the best thing in the long run as my skin became so much better and I didn’t have quite so much time for it after having my second.

Do whatever you feel comfortable with!

Solewindow · 28/09/2019 18:26

I've stopped completely since DC and it feels ok now - I'm sure my skin is better. I do good moisturiser with SPF but that's it. I just didn't have time to apply and maintain it.

LaVieilleHarpie · 28/09/2019 18:26

Your baby's skin will burn and fall off.

Or actually, it won't. Wear the foundation if you want. :)

Babypug · 28/09/2019 18:27

Mum of a 2 year told and a 4 month old here. I've learnt to be happy with my skin (free from makeup) but if I have the time I will put something on, and I do it for me. Not for anyone else's benefit and not to feel like I've stopped trying just because I'm a stay at home mum.
Also as I like expensive makeup it's wasteful if I'm home all day and I don't want to stop and go out the house with half a face because I don't have time to finish!
See how you feel each day, you'll notice you'll need to spend your time on other things which take you away from 'you' time.

Namechangeymcnamechange11 · 28/09/2019 18:27

With my DC it would be impossible - he's still at open mouthed kisses stage and would probably lick it off Grin

Bishbosh84 · 28/09/2019 18:28

would worry about make-up rubbing off on them
Huh? Hmm

Yoohoo16 · 28/09/2019 18:29

I do. I hate not wearing it.

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brownpaperbag1 · 28/09/2019 18:29

I would love to not wear it if I could, but honestly, my skin comes up in red blotches and looks terrible!

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brownpaperbag1 · 28/09/2019 18:30

Huh? hmm

Confused
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SoyDora · 28/09/2019 18:30

I have three young children, have worn foundation throughout and it’s never occurred to me that it would be a problem!

Ibiza2015 · 28/09/2019 18:31

Boots no 7 does a very light dewy liquid one. Doesn’t cake or rub off. I find if you exfoliate really well before wear it’s as good as heavier make up. St Ives exfoliated is good.

CycleWoman · 28/09/2019 18:31

I can’t be bothered but tiredness made my demon look really bad and I felt self conscious (mainly due to people saying ‘oooh you look exhausted’....yeah thanks I know!). I use a light tinted moisturiser with SPF and am much happier with that than foundation.

Tippety · 28/09/2019 18:32

I couldnt be arsed with make up for a while after, but honestly it won't be a problem if you want to keep wearing it :) you'll be more worried about being jabbed in the nose, eyes, ears, and everywhere else haha. Does your foundation usually come off when it is touched? If so, maybe a gentle setting spray? Smile

CycleWoman · 28/09/2019 18:32

My ‘demon’!? My ‘skin’

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brownpaperbag1 · 28/09/2019 18:32

Maybe I’m overthinking things!

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Katex888 · 28/09/2019 18:34

I still wear foundation, I love applying make up. If my DH or kids are wearing white I will wear tinted moisturiser, as it always transfer.

MamaFlintstone · 28/09/2019 18:35

I wore foundation most days on maternity leave as it helped me still feel like me. I always wear it every day now, and DD is nearly 2. I use a translucent setting powder over it and it’s fine. I have sticky toddler fingers all over my face but there’s not much transfer onto her so I really wouldn’t worry.

Expressedways · 28/09/2019 18:37

Definitely overthinking it. Wear whatever make-up you want to.

MeadowHay · 28/09/2019 18:38

I used to use it a few times a week before DD, mainly weekends or if was going for a meal or other event in the week. I have acne. #

Since DD - 15m - I don't currently even own one, only tinted moisturiser, which is not enough coverage at all. I haven't worn foundation since before she was born. I feel sad about it and planning to buy one again soon. My skin is awful and it really affects my confidence, I just try not to think about it. I just struggle to find time to put any make up on. I suppose I could do it on my work days if I got up earlier but I'm not so bothered about work, I would rather wear it Fri-Sun when I'm not at work especially for events but I just don't have time mostly. DD is v clingy and 'full-on' still.

BumbleBeee69 · 28/09/2019 18:39

I've never worn it .. loathe the feel of it.. I do like a lick of mascara though OP Grin

Inaqueuefortheloo · 28/09/2019 18:40

Estée Lauder doublewear. Doesn’t rub off on DD. Keeps me feeling more like me and lasts quite a while. My skin is pretty bad too OP, and this is also something I was thinking about like you!

Orangedaisy · 28/09/2019 18:40

I don’t wear make up when I am with the kids all day as by the time I get to bed I have no energy left to take it off!

Jesse70 · 28/09/2019 18:42

I have tanned my ones face from fake tan and breastfeeding but my make up always stays on lol

snowball28 · 28/09/2019 18:58

I still wear makeup but having three kids and being so busy my routine has changed from a shower blow dry and full face every morning to shower every other day, leave hair to do it’s own thing and very similar or make up I can get done in 10 mins lol.