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The original was posted on /r/cfs by /u/VertigoParadise on 2024-08-09 20:18:58+00:00.

Hi Everyone!

My lovely mum (58) was diagnosed with ME last year following a couple of years of presenting commonly reported symptoms. I’m certainly not an expert and appreciate that the condition is no means static, but generally I would say she is afflicted “medium”. AKA not able to work anymore, but equally not entirely bedridden on an average day. Usually if I drop by for a visit I limit my stay to two hours as I know this will be appropriate for her energy levels and she will often need a nap after and that will be her “thing” for the day. She is still learning to pace herself.

Before her condition set in she was always took pride in her appearance, it’s important to her makes her feel good in herself. Understandably though with a lack of energy and brain fog etc (not to mention disposable income to get things done professionally), her beauty upkeep has taken a backseat.

She has said to me she is looking for a very quick and easy routine to perk her up. I recently bought her some nice tinted lip balms and she was really grateful and said a lot of her old favourite lipsticks feel horrid texturally and she now is looking for products that feel good too (I appreciate this is subjective but we can all agree matte lipstick is uncomfortable). For reference she usually uses her hands to apply make up, and has dry skin, but can perspire a bit through the day.

I’m thinking: Tinted Moisturiser/spf Concealer Cream/stick blush Cream/liquid eyeshadow Tinted lip balm Setting spray

I can tint her brows and lashes every couple of weeks so she doesn’t have to worry about those. What products do you find feel nice and are low effort ?

Her hair has always been a bit au naturel, but it can border on matted nowadays I’ve noticed…

What easy shampoo/conditioner (bonus if two in one!), brushes and serums do you find make looking after your hair easier?

Thank you so much from me and my mum!