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Do you feel you are against the clock to get out the door each day? These time-saving beauty products are here to help.
As the summer months come to a close, the hustle and bustle of daily life returns. Suddenly, the struggle to get out of bed becomes all too real again, and your days of seven-step skincare routines and steady make-up application become a time you wished you had savoured.
But the end of summer doesn’t have to mark the end of looking and feeling your best. If you are juggling a busy work schedule, rushing to catch your morning commute or simply craving a few extra minutes of sleep, now is the perfect time to embrace a streamlined approach to your beauty routine. Luckily, multi-tasking formulas and time-saving techniques exist to help you claw back a few precious minutes each day.
From hair hacks that promise salon-worthy results to skincare and make-up products that keep your complexion in check, these are the time-savvy beauty steps to incorporate into your busy routine.
The best time saving beauty products
Westman Atelier Skin Activator Serum
If you use one skincare product in the morning, let it be this. Hero-hydrating hyaluronic acid and barrier-boosting probiotics are among 12 of the skin-loving actives that make up its formula. From no-time-for-make-up mornings to a schedule that calls for a full face, it puts your best complexion forward to face the day.
Shop Westman Atelier Skin Activator Serum at Cult Beauty, £138
Milk Makeup Lip and Cheek
Never underestimate the power a flush of colour holds to instantly pull your look together. This handbag-approved blush stick delivers a rosy hue just where you want it at record speed. It glides over your lips, cheeks and eyes with an ultra-nourished finish. It’s the ultimate multi-tasker to take on the go.
Frank Body In-Shower Moisturiser
Make time spent in the shower matter with a clever formula that moisturises your skin while you wash. A skin-softening duo of shea butter and grapeseed oil melts into your skin when met with steam and disappears without a trace, ensuring no precious minutes are wasted. Vitamin E and green tea provide extra comfort to set the day right.
Shop Frank Body In-Shower Moisturiser at Lookfantasitc, £11.95
Dior Solar The Self-Tanning Gel
Save the stress and use a face-tanner to set yourself up for a woke-up-like-this complexion. Apply to your face and neck at night as a final step in your skincare routine. The result is a radiant glow with a natural, streak-free finish.
Arkive The Movement Dry Texturising Spray
This hero spray is the difference between flat bed hair and next-level volume. When sprayed on the root, it treats the scalp with nourishing vitamin E and lifts your locks to boost their bounce. On the ends, it adds dimension and movement for a just-styled look. Its oil-absorbing formula and fresh scent make extending hair washes evermore possible.
Shop Arkive The Movement Dry Texturising Spray at Boots, £13
Hourglass Voyeur Eyeshadow Stick
An eyeshadow stick is the can’t-go-wrong solution for a time-savvy beauty routine. This comfortably creamy formula allows precise application and glides over lids without harsh tugging. Use it for everyday wear or to take your look from the office to evening with no time wasted.
Kitsch Satin Heatless Curling Set
Heatless curlers. You have probably heard the buzz surrounding their abilities to wake you with a salon-worthy blow-dry. But we are here to tell you they are a total time (and hair) saver, too. Put the heat tools away and wrap your hair before bed each night. They create effortless curls after washing and keep your style intact throughout the week.
Shop Kitsch Satin Heatless Curling Set at Lookfantastic, £15
Iconic London Radiant Concealer and Brightening Duo
This dual-ended wand is a secret weapon in any makeup bag that allows you to brighten and conceal on the go. Opt for the liquid end to efficiently disguise blemishes or the crayon end to offer a quick swipe of brightness wherever needed. Total lifesaver!
Shop Iconic London Radiant Concealer and Brightening Duo at Cult Beauty, £24
Byredo Blanche Body Lotion
Where fragrance meets body care, this ultra-nourishing lotion provides all-day hydration. Rest assured, it dries fast, so you can get dressed immediately without ruining your outfit with greasy residue. It offers a long-lasting fragrance all day that smells like laundry day.
Morphe x Meredith Duxbury Lip Liner and Lip Glaze Duo
Perfect your pout in two quick steps. Use the lip pencil to line and define your lips in a velvet finish. Then pack on the shine with the tinted gloss. The two formulas blend seamlessly, thanks to their perfect colour match, creating a no-nonsense filled-out effect.
Shop Morphe X Meredith Duxbury Lip Liner and Lip Glaze Duo at Lookfantastic, £17
Images: Stylist Loves; courtesy of brands
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