You will never have trouble finding makeup tips on how to change your looks. However, sometimes the more practical tips are what we really need. Love your look already, but hate having to get up 30 to 90 minutes earlier than you would otherwise need to? Then you need minute-saving makeup tips.
There is always time that can be shaved off beauty routines. All you need to do is pinpoint the acceptable shortcuts. There are some steps that it doesn’t make sense to give up. Other things though can actually improve the state of your skin if you drop them.
Here are some classic makeup tips to shave time off your morning routine:
• Combine your foundation and your moisturizer
Many moisturizers are so creamy that you can use them as foundation. You need a thick moisturizer that will support powder and eye shadow. This will help you save time on foundation while keeping hydration part of your morning routine. Commonly people forego hydration because the lotions take so long to absorb. However, a thick, non-oily moisturizer will absorb quickly and help support your makeup.
Of course you may feel that you need foundation to even out your skin tone. Try a mineral powder over the moisturizer or a combination foundation/moisturizer like Olay’s Definity Color Recapture.
• Work your sun safety into products you already use
You lose time and gain grease if you apply an individual layer of sunscreen each day. Opt for products that have a built-in SPF of 15 or higher. Most foundations have built-in UV protection. Mineral cosmetics have a natural SPF of 15 or higher.
• Ease up on your eyes
Eyes are the hardest and most time-consuming part of most people’s beauty routines. So go a bit lighter. It just takes one easy step to make your eyes look luminous. Add a dark, smudged semi-circle to the crease in your eye. Work and daily wear do not require heavy eyeliners. You’ll find that mascara and eye shadow are plenty.
You may have a little trouble getting used to your streamlined beauty routine. Soon though you will love your more natural look. You can use these minute-saving makeup tips to catch up on your beauty sleep.
Sun, Aug 2, 2009
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