Okay, bestie, let’s be real.
You’ve been up all night with the baby. You’re running on coffee, dry shampoo, and sheer willpower. Then you catch yourself in
the mirror and think, wow… I look as tired as I feel. The dark circles are darker, your skin looks dull,
and there’s probably a surprise breakout or two hanging out on your chin.
Postpartum skin is no joke.
But here’s the good news: you don’t need a crazy 12-step skincare routine or an hour of “me time.”
You just need a quick and effective routine that makes you look more awake than you actually are.
Here’s exactly what’s saving my skin in five minutes or less.

Why Your Skin Feels So Off Right Now
After having a baby, your hormones are doing the most. Add in dehydration,
stress, and barely any sleep, and your skin is basically waving the white flag.
So you get:
 • Dullness that makes you look even more tired
 • Random breakouts you didn’t ask for
 • Extra sensitive skin
 • Puffy eyes and dark circles that feel permanent

But mama, you can fix this. And it doesn’t take forever.

Step 1: Melt Away the Day with a Balm
I always start with the Grace & Stella Cleansing Balm. It’s a vegan, budget-friendly balm that gently melts
away postpartum oils, sweat, and any leftover makeup without stripping your skin.
It feels sooo good—like a mini spa moment even when you’re exhausted.

Step 2: Get That Deep Clean with a Bubble Cleanser
Next, I go in with the MPC Bubble Pore Cleanser. It foams up on its own (so satisfying!) and gets rid of any leftover gunk from the day.
It’s gentle but deep-cleaning—perfect for when your skin feels grimy from no sleep and too much coffee.

Step 3: Hydrate & Feel like  a Million Dollars  
Postpartum skin is so thirsty. I grab the Medicube PDRN Toner and Serum to bring it back to life.
 • The toner instantly calms and plumps dull skin.
 • The serum is packed with PDRN (hello, healing + repairing)—it makes my skin look way more awake than I actually am.
Just pat it in. Quick, easy, done.

Step 4: Protect & Seal It In
To lock in all that hydration, I use the Medicube PDRN Jelly. It’s lightweight
but nourishing, so your skin stays soft and bouncy even if the rest of you feels like mush.

Under-Eye SOS (Because Mom Bags Are Real)
Let’s talk about the thing that bothers us most—the dark circles.
Here’s how I fake looking rested:
 • Grace & Stella Cooling Eye Patches (pink ones!) – Keep them in the fridge and pop them on while making coffee. They de-puff instantly.
 • Eight Saints Smooth Sailing Eye Cream – This is my “splurge a little on myself” pick. It has caffeine to wake up your under-eyes.
 • Grace & Stella Brightening Stick – Perfect for those “I have 30 seconds” moments. Swipe, tap, done.
Always tap gently with your ring finger—no rubbing.

When You Have a Few Extra Minutes…
If by some miracle you get 10 whole minutes to yourself:

✔ Zen Out of Ten Bamboo Detox Scrub – Gently exfoliates and brightens dull, tired skin.
✔ Red Light Therapy with MediCube Mini Pro – The ion pulses help push all those good ingredients
deeper into your skin while the red light boosts circulation and collagen. Spa vibes at home!
✔ Any Korean sheet mask – Pop one on while scrolling your phone or folding laundry.

My 5-Minute “I’m Still Me” Routine
Here’s how it looks on a regular, chaotic day:
 1. Grace & Stella Cleansing Balm to melt away oils + grime
 2. MPC Bubble Pore Cleanser for that satisfying deep clean
 3. Medicube PDRN Toner to hydrate
 4. Medicube PDRN Serum to heal + brighten
 5. Eight Saints Smooth Sailing Eye Cream (or Grace & Stella Brightening Stick for quick days)
 6. Medicube PDRN Jelly to lock it all in
 7. Bonus: Grace & Stella Pink Eye Patches while making coffee for a quick de-puff

Done. Five minutes. You’ll look like you at least slept a little—even if you didn’t.

Budget, Splurge, or Go All In—Your Call
✨ Grace & Stella – Amazing vegan brand + budget-friendly. Perfect if you want good skincare without spending a ton.
✨ Eight Saints – A little more luxe. Great if you want to treat yourself to something special.
✨ Medicube – Top-of-the-line, science-backed Korean skincare.
If you want serious results and don’t mind investing, this is the brand.
No matter your budget, there’s an option to make you feel like you again.

Mama, You Deserve This
This isn’t about looking perfect. It’s about reminding yourself that you matter too.
Even five minutes of skincare can make you feel more like yourself again.
So tonight, after the baby goes down, grab your cleansing balm, pat on that serum,
and throw on those pink cooling patches. Trust me—you’ll feel a little more human.