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“ S O M A N Y new moms reach out to me looking to simplify their routine,” says Katey Denno, a celebrity makeup artist and clean-beauty expert. She starts with a survey of their existing makeup collection and then winnows it down, ditching duplicates, expired products, and things they just never wear. “Get rid of whatever is not serving you,” Denno advises, “so that when you look in your medicine cabinet, you see only what you actually need.”

Everybody’s makeup style is different, but Denno favors a few universal basics such as concealer, mascara, and an eyelash curler—all of which can fake the effect of a good night’s sleep. From there, she recommends multifunctional products that let you achieve more with less. For instance, a skin tint can offer both light coverage and sunscreen; a tinted balm can double as lip color and blush; and a clear balm can highlight the face, groom eyebrows, condition cuticles, give eyelids a gloss, and soothe chapped lips.

When it’s time to replenish supplies, she says, be honest about what you do and don’t need. “Try not to be a trend shopper or a last-minute purchaser,” she says. “Avoid samples and mini versions of products, and never impulse buy,” she says. If makeup brings you joy (raises hand), look for sustainably minded brands that have refillable compacts and tubes, like those from MOB Beauty (mobbeauty.com) and Izzy Zero Waste Mascara ($39; yourizzy.com).

Rose INC Softlight Luminous Hydrating Concealer ($30; roseinc.com) is an easy-to-blend, long-lasting formula that both covers and brightens.

Tap Jones Road Miracle Balm in Magic Hour ($38; jonesroad beauty.com) onto cheeks, lips, and lids for a warm glow. Tower 28 Sunny Days SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen foundation ($30; sephora.com) has 14 shades suitable for sensitive skin.

Castor oil in Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm ($30; doctorrogers .com) adds gleam and heals skin.