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“© BETTER LIFE “I've never pretended motherhood is easy, because it’s not - and neither is postpartum,” she says. “For weeks after Halki was born, | had terrible night sweats. | would have to change my pyjamas two or three times a night. | also suffered from insomnia. I'd lie awake, staring at the ceiling, trying everything from counting sheep to relaxing music. Nobody warned me about that part. You can’t control it, but | kept telling myself it would get better once my hormones settled.” Support, she adds, made all the difference. Handré took on meals, housework, nappies, and long walks with Halki so she could rest. Her mom stepped in too, giving her the chance to exercise or meet a friend. “Exercise has been so important for my mental health, both during pregnancy and postpartum,” Marciel says. Marciel often talks about wanting to live an inspiring life. As a child, that meant being proud of herself and encouraging others along the way. Now it’s more focused. She wants her son to grow up proud to say, That’s my mom. For her, that means caring for him, but also for herself. “Happy mom, happy baby,” she says with a smile. It is that balance between confidence and care that made her the perfect fit as the new ambassador for Catrice Cosmetics. "CATRICE IS ABOUT CONFIDENCE AND EMPOWERING WOMEN, REMINDING US THAT MAKE-UP CAN BEA WAY TO FEEL GOOD IN OUR OWN SKIN RATHER THAN SOMETHING TO HIDE BEHIND.” “Honestly, saying yes to being a Catrice ambassador was the easiest decision because | really do love the brand. For me it goes beyond the make-up. Catrice is about confidence and empowering women, reminding us that make-up can be a way to feel good in our own skin rather than something to hide behind,” she adds. “What also stands out to me is how accessible it is. The products are affordable but the quality is amazing. Because they are available at Dis-Chem stores all over the country, women everywhere can get their hands on their favourite concealer or mascara. Even if you live in a small countryside town, you can still find Catrice on the shelves. That matters, because feeling good about yourself should never be limited to a select few." On a personal level, Marciel says Catrice gives her “the little boost” she sometimes needs.