My 10-Minute Morning Glow-Up Routine (With Links to Everything I Use)

Let’s be real... mornings as a mom can feel like a full-contact sport. Between making breakfast, finding missing shoes, and wrangling kids out the door, it’s easy to forget to take care of yourself. But here’s the thing: when I take just 10 minutes to focus on me, I feel more like myself all day.

This is my quick, zero-overwhelm morning glow-up routine that helps me feel fresh, confident, and ready to tackle the chaos. Bonus: everything I mention is linked for you in my Benable board here — easy to find, mom-tested, and worth every second.

Step 1: 3-Minute Skincare Wake-Up

I don’t have time for a 12-step routine, so here’s what works fast and gives me an instant refresh:

• Ice Roller – wakes up my face and my brain

• Hydrating face mist – feels like a spa moment (even in the kitchen)

• Vitamin C serum – brightens up tired skin (yes, even after 4 hours of sleep)

• Moisturizer with SPF – never skip it, even on cloudy days

💧 Product links: Check out my faves on this board — affordable, gentle, and glow-inducing.

Step 2: 4-Minute Face & Hair Refresh

No contour kits or curling irons here — just a few easy things that make me feel pulled together:

• Tinted moisturizer or skin tint with SPF

• Cream blush stick – swipe and blend with fingers

• Mascara – a must, opens up tired eyes

• Quick Hair Style – depending on the hair day I’m having

💄 If I’ve got an extra 30 seconds, I’ll do brows or add a tinted lip balm — but no pressure.

Step 3: 3-Minute Confidence Boost

Now I get dressed — not for anyone else, but for me. Feeling good in your skin doesn’t have to be complicated.

• Comfy but cute outfit – matching loungewear set, easy tee + leggings, or a jumpsuit

• Little details – earrings, tinted lip balm, perfume, or just your fave tumbler with ice water

• Mindset shift – I take 10 seconds to look in the mirror and say: “You are doing your best. You are allowed to feel good.”

🌼 These small moments are my secret weapon. They help me show up better — for my kids, my partner, my work, and myself.

Want to Try It?

I put everything I use and love in this Benable board. You’ll find my morning go-tos, outfit picks, and self-care extras — all mom-tested and shortcut approved.

✨ Want a little extra motivation? Download my free Printable Morning Glow-Up Checklist here. Stick it on your mirror, fridge, or wherever you’ll see it when the chaos starts.

You don’t need a full makeover to feel like yourself again. Sometimes, all it takes is 10 minutes, and the decision to put yourself back on the list.

Tag me on Instagram @itskiragall if you try it! I’d love to see your morning glow up!