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If you’re an early riser with a demanding morning schedule or a long commute ahead of you, it’s likely that you’ll want to keep your morning beauty routine as quick and simple as possible. Fortunately there are several tried and tested tips to cut out time-consuming rituals while at the same time helping to keep you looking your best.
1. Moisturise in the evening
The evening is the perfect time to carry out skin treatments such as moisturising. After bathing or showering, apply moisturiser to the body while the skin is still damp so moisture is locked in. The same principle applies when you wash your face and hands. Getting into good basic habits when it comes to caring for your skin will save you hours in the long term. When it comes to your evening moisturising ritual, not only will you go to bed feeling soothed and pampered, you’ll also wake up with soft, dewy skin onto which you can immediately apply make-up. This certainly beats messing around trying to cover over dry skin patches, which can leave your skin tone looking uneven and your make-up flaky, as well as taking up valuable time in the morning.
2. Give your skin a golden glow
A pale, sallow complexion can make you look tired and unhealthy. Golden skin, in contrast, is associated with health and vigour. There are many ways to give your skin a golden boost, but one of the easiest and most effective for long-term results is with a fake tan. Invest a little time in the evening or at the weekend to apply the best fake tan product when it comes to those weekday mornings you and won’t have to worry about tinted moisturisers, bronzing creams and powders, or any other products aimed at giving your skin some colour. This can mean that your make-up routine is greatly simplified. Fake tans come in various formulations these days, from gentle souffles to lotions and spray-on products, and many of them are quick-drying for convenience. Exfoliate before tanning to ensure an even skin tone, which will make the tan longer-lasting and easier to maintain.
3. Get multi-tasking with your make-up and skincare products
Multi-purpose beauty and skincare products are becoming more popular amongst time-pressed modern women, and deservedly so. From moisturisers with added sun protection and double-duty cleanser and toners to lip colour that can also be used on the cheeks or the eyes, manufacturers are cottoning on to our desire for simplicity. Save time and money with multi-purpose products and you’ll reap the benefits when it comes to the morning rush.
4. Organise your products
It sounds simple, but just organising your beauty and make-up products in a dedicated space, whether it’s in a box, on your dresser or in a bathroom cabinet, can save you time and cut down on those panicked moments when you can’t find what it is you’re looking for too. Keep all your brushes in one place, all your eyeshadows and all your moisturising products – you get the picture. Keep your essential products to hand in a make-up bag and take it with you so you can freshen up when you get to the office or after the gym.
