We got it from our mamas - and we’re so glad we did. In honor of Mother’s Day, team cocokind has compiled some of the best beauty advice the special mamas in our lives have passed on to us. Thanks, Mom!
Lauren and her mom, Sherry
Best piece of beauty or skincare advice your mom has ever given you?
Always wear sunscreen and protect your eyes and skin from the sun!
Favorite thing about your mom?
My favorite things about my mom are how kind and humble she is, how much she loves nature and travel, and how much our relationship has blossomed as I’ve gotten older.
Caroline, her mom, Charlene, and her Aunt Robin
Best piece of beauty or skincare advice your mom has ever given you?
Always keep your makeup minimal and try to look as natural as possible. If you feel like you don’t need foundation, you probably don’t! Embrace your natural beauty.
Favorite thing about your mom?
She is the most selfless human I know! She lives her life in service of others- family, friends, and those in need. She isn’t judgemental and her positivity and love radiates wherever she goes. She is my best friend, always there for me, and I’ll be happy if I become half the mother she is!
Best piece of beauty or skincare advice your Aunt Robin has ever given you?
She says that she's always struck by the beauty of nature, the sun, new flowers, tree buds - she believes that spending time in nature and doing things that fill you up are the keys to beauty, both inside and out!
Favorite thing about your aunt?
She’s very much like my mother in that she has such a big heart - my Aunt Robin is one of the least judgemental and most unconditionally loving people that I know. She’s always there for me, and will send me kind messages and quotes out of the blue that just make my day!
Hana and her sister-in-law, Kristen
Best piece of beauty or skincare advice your sister-in-law has ever given you?
Kristen has always supported and empowered me to look however I wanted. At the time of her wedding, which I was a bridesmaid in, I had red and purple hair. I offered to change my hair to all red before the big day, but she simply said “I want you to be yourself!” That moment always comes to mind when I feel self conscious of my bold choices.
Favorite thing about your sister-in-law?
She’s a powerhouse, yet graceful and open-hearted. She is the definition of capable, inspiring, and warm.
Jana, her mom, June, and her sister Junnel
Best piece of beauty or skincare advice your mom has ever given you?
My mom introduced me to toning! To this day, I think it’s the thing that makes the biggest difference in how my skin looks and feels.
Favorite thing about your mom?
She is simultaneously the life of the party and the hardest worker I know! She’s also so dedicated to our family and always there when I need her.
Best piece of beauty or skincare advice your sister has ever given you?
Don’t pluck your eyebrows and absolutely don’t let anyone else pluck your eyebrows!
Favorite thing about your sister?
She is just the most loving and giving person I know - I’ve been so lucky to grow up with her as a sister and best friend. She and my brother-in-law are adopting soon and I know she’s going to be the best mom ever (besides ours, of course).
Gil and his mom, Kyung
Best piece of beauty or skincare advice your mom has ever given you?
Never touch your face! Sleep a lot and don’t eat anything instant (ie instant noodles).
Favorite thing about your mom?
Her perseverance. She has lived in 3 different countries, 7 different cities, and had to learn 3 different languages. She has gone through so many ups and downs in life, but she always manages to keep a smile on her face. She has been there for her husband, her family, her relatives, her friends, and she always puts herself second to them.
Lisa and her mom, Hui Ling Xie (but you can call her Ling!)
Best piece of beauty or skincare advice your mom has ever given you?
Drink lots of water and stay hydrated!
Favorite thing about your mom?
Everything! How strong she is mentally and how she keeps giving to others even when there is nothing to give. Her ability to turn a negative situation into a positive one, and her cooking of course! My mom is truly one of my best friends. I can confide in her about anything, and never once has she judged me.
Nicole and her mom, Robyn
Best piece of beauty or skincare advice your mom has ever given you?
Don’t wear too much makeup and be weary of quick fixes and fads! (Plus, people always say she looks young enough to be my sister, so she must be doing something right!)
Favorite thing about your mom?
She’s the kindest person I know. She’ll meet a random stranger at the grocery store and offer to help them load their car!. She also always puts family first and ensures everyone is happy and taken care of.
Shruti, her mom Manisha, and her mother-in-law, Radhika
Best piece of beauty or skincare advice your mom has ever given you?
Keep yourself hydrated and eat as healthily as you can! Also, follow a beauty routine and embrace at home skin treatments and remedies.
Favorite thing about your mom?
She is my favorite person and my best friend forever!
Best piece of beauty or skincare advice your mother-in-law has ever given you?
She’s a fitness freak, so her advice is to exercise regularly to keep yourself fit - exercise can also impact your skin a lot.
Favorite thing about your mother-in-law?
She is great at planning things and I’m getting to learn so many new and different things from her!
Priscilla and her mom, Janny
Best piece of beauty or skincare advice your mom has ever given you?
Use toner - it's the most important step! My mom has been on toner for decades and she uses gallons of our rosewater toner. She told me a long time ago that using a simple yet effective toner will help clean and soften my skin. She's a big fan of the natural "glow" that you get when your skin is clean and well hydrated. I used to wear a lot of makeup in my early 20s to hide acne, and she insisted that toning to "double cleanse" was really important to make sure I was going to sleep with clean skin.
Favorite thing about your mom?
She's fearless when it comes to taking on challenges. She's always taught me to be independent; through her example, I've learned to believe in myself and feel like I can accomplish anything I want to. I think that's why I was never scared to start my own company and pursue a different career path than most people I know. I'm also very grateful for her being an example of someone who can balance both family and work life.
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