Even thinking about beauty stuff can be a drag when you’re already frazzled, right? But hear us out. These days, when you’ve got precious minutes to spare, don’t waste them on steps you don’t need.
Cut to the chase and go for the real products, the foolproof hacks, the super-smooth multitasking products, and the time-saving techniques that work for busy real women just like you.
Here’s a closer look at our favorite beauty tricks that take five minutes or less:
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Tinted Balm for Lips and Cheeks
OK, so we said no more than seven products, but what about multitaskers? The less time you have to fuss, the better, right? A tinted balm is the easiest way to add lip color and flush to your cheeks in one step, all with one multitasking wonder.
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Dry Shampoo and PONYTAIL gives Five-Minute Hair
Didn’t get a chance to wash your hair last night? Or this morning? Most of us have been there. The easy fix is a quick dust or spray of dry shampoo at the roots to absorb excess oil and build up some volume.
Flip your head upside down, give it a shake, and scrunch to distribute product evenly. Or keep one in your car for quick touch-ups or days when you just “don’t feel like hair.”
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Curl Your Lashes, Even Without Mascara
One of the quickest, easiest ways to make your eyes look brighter and more awake is to curl your lashes, even if you don’t plan to use mascara. This little beauty trick is such an eye-opener, we know you’ll love it. Just give a quick press with your eyelash curler, and it opens up your whole eye and “lifts” your face.
For even more awake-ness, swipe a nude or white eyeliner pencil on your lower waterline. It’s an instant brightener and it makes your eyes look like you slept like a baby… even when you didn’t.
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Pinch and Pat
Running late? When time is tight and you just need a quick fix, here’s a classic trick that works like magic: Pinch cheeks and lips gently between your fingers and thumbs to instantly “color up.”
Pat skin with fingers to blend and warm up the look. You’ll feel flushed and alive in no time, without any product at all!
Use a tinted balm as a final touch to brighten lips and cheeks even more, and you’ve got a natural flush that will fool even the fussiest of beauty mavens.
Beauty is quick, simple, and… well, real. It’s grabbing what you’ve got (whether that’s five minutes or 50 minutes) and doing what you can. It’s knowing which steps you can skip, which products will work double duty, and which techniques will deliver maximum results with minimum fuss.
In other words, beauty is simple. It’s not a chore. It’s not something that you need an hour (or two, or three) to do. It can be the exact opposite when you know what is the look you want to achieve and what are the right products for it.
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