For Busy Mornings: Beauty Tips You Can Do in Minutes
Time is gold, says that old adage. And no one knows that more than modern day women. Truth is, we have bigger shoes to fill these days. We’re called to work, become mothers, wives, housekeepers–Wonder Women, really–and that means applying makeup is a task that may (understandably) fall to the bottom of the list of priorities.
But every once in a while, wouldn’t it be nice if we just had a little more extra time to ourselves–or at least look like we had it?
So finally, here are fail-proof beauty tips that will have you making literally every minute count while still looking like you’ve had all the time in the world before heading out for another day.
Use a tinted moisturizer instead of foundation and bronzer
Using a product that multitasks, like a tinted moisturizer with SPF, turns three steps into one. You can use one that’s a little bit darker than your skin tone as this adds a warmer glaze to your skin and makes it look better in an instant without having to do a lot. Plus, it’s so much easier to apply than foundation.
Fake “washed” hair with dry shampoo and a blow-dryer
Spray your dry shampoo at least 8 inches away from your hair, let it sit for a minute, and then distribute it into your hair with a brush or blast your hair with a blow-dryer while you rake your fingers through your strands for an even application.
Make your look single toned
Instead of using different shades for your eye shadow, blush, and lip color, grab a multipurpose stick that allows you to swipe on some color straight from the tube, or dab it over your eyelids, cheeks, and lips with your fingers. Voila, instant color!
Use a mascara for your lashes and brows
Instead of committing to a full look, just focus on your brows and lashes for an easy, pulled-together look. Of course, since you’re saving time, make sure your mascara is the kind that makes a full effect in just a few strokes on your lashes. As for your brows, you can add some tint from the same mascara on your brows and just shape it with a brush. Lash Factory’s 3D Fiber Lash mascara will easily do the lash (and brow) job for you. It has Natural Green Tea Fibers that connect to your lashes, giving you the longer and fuller lashes that you want in one single stroke.
