Baby Skincare Picks That Double as Must-Haves for Us Too

Baby oil has a multitude of uses (if baby uses it as a moisturizer, so can we!) but the next time you run out of eye makeup remover, grab this in a pinch. (Trust us, you may never go back…)

Johnson’s Baby Oil, $5.

Another “baby” product that raises eyebrows when actually used ON a baby, grab this and shake a little in your hair the next time you feel like skipping a hair wash, or have run out of dry shampoo.

Live Clean Baby Silky Smooth Baby Powder, $6.

Diaper ointment or “barrier cream” is within arms’ reach of any changing table, for daily protection and to heal diaper rash. But when they outgrow diapers don’t throw this out! A high zinc concentration makes it great for cuts, scrapes, burns and can even soothe the irritation from ingrown hair.

Rougier Ihle’s Paste, $6.

Really, this should come in vat-size. It treats chapped lips and dry skin like a boss, but did you know it can also highlight your cheekbones, protect your split ends and buff your shoes?

Live Clean Non-Petroleum Jelly, $7.

If you breastfed you probably have a tube of this lying around. The 100% natural lanolin ointment is strong enough for the driest spots like elbows and knuckles.

Lansinoh HPA Lanolin Cream, $12.

Although the general consensus is this is probably not safe for baby (at all, there’s often lidocaine in there) that doesn’t mean we can’t use it. Dab some on your eyebrows before you pluck them, it’ll take the sting away.

Orajel Baby Instant Relief for Teething Pain, $6.

Gentle enough for baby; gentle enough to clean your makeup brushes. And your lingerie (seriously!).

Baby Bee Fragrance Free Shampoo & Wash, $10.

DON'T clean your baby’s ears (or your own) with these but DO use them to clean your keyboard, smart phone and delicate jewellery.

Q-Tips Cotton Swabs, $4.

Disposable baby wipes are a contentious issue but one thing’s for sure; they make a great duster, shoe buffer and heavy-duty stain remover all-in-one.

Pampers Sensitive Wipes, $2.