With mother’s day fast approaching, there couldn’t be a better time to profile Mandy Duncan, a multi-tasking force to be reckoned with. With Noah & Bowie, a retail business for bubs under her belt, two beautiful children and her own thriving social media profile, Mandy is undoubtedly #GirlBoss defined. We were eager to get a glimpse inside her beauty cabinet…
What three on-the-go beauty products do you use when time is of the essence?
Kiehl’s Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser, Estée Lauder DayWear Eye Cooling Anti-Oxidant Moisture Gel Creme and Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick
What hair care do you use to take care of your gorgeous locks and how do you style it day-to-day?
I absolutely love the L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Range. Styling really depends what I have on that day. If I have meetings or an event I use my Curler and do really tight small curls then pull my fingers through to create a really effortless textured beachy look. On days where it’s just school drop offs then home to work then gym I just chuck it up in a pony or bun.
(Pictured: @_mandyducan with messy beach curls using her Silver Bullet 25mm Wand with )
Talk us through your evening skincare routine – what products do you use?
Are you ready to read a novel haha?!
Firstly, I wash my face with Kiehl’s Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser, then I wash it again with the Kiehl’s Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash ( I never realised how important it was to double cleanse!). Then, I dry my face off and use the Kiehl’s Calendula Herbal-Extract Alcohol-Free Toner (it smells like peach ice tea…SO GOOD), I then use Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Eye Cream, then Lancôme Precious Cells Rose Drop Night Peeling Concentrate (this will change your life !!) Then I finish with the Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Hydrating Masque (another game changer).
How do you juggle family time with work?
I used to struggle with the balance to be honest. It was challenging having my office at home because I can’t ‘escape’. But both my kids are in school now so I’ve made a massive effort to make sure that my work hours are strictly in school time so I can completely be present with my family.
(Pictured: @_mandyduncan with daughter Bowie in a collab with Adairs)
How important is it to find time for yourself with your busy lifestyle and when you can, how do you relax?
SO IMPORTANT! Like I cannot stress this enough. I feel we almost lose ourselves a little in a way when we have kids. Our whole world is consumed with making sure these little humans are OK when it should be priority to make sure WE are ok. I love going to the gym. It’s my outlet and “relax time” if that makes any sense at all! I also just chill with the kids after school. That’s our down time together; we usually watch a movie and just wind down.
For Mandy exercising at the gym is her outlet for relaxation and time out. Follow Mandy Duncan Instagram.