Today I am sharing 7 Time Saving Beauty Tips so you can sleep more and spend less time on your morning beauty routine!
I’m into trying anything that will cut down on my morning makeup & hair prep so that I can sneak in a few more minutes of sleep. I don’t want to have to worry about having messy bedhead hair, heavy makeup, or brittle nails as I rush out the door to work, so I practice these simple tricks to ensure that my mornings are as seamless as possible.
Luckily I have been able to track down a few beauty tips and tricks that truly do make my morning beauty routine a little less troublesome that I had to share with you all; because surely I can’t be the only gal who loves her sleep!
Time-Saving Beauty Tips
1. Tinted Lip Balms
Splurge on a tinted lip balm! When you’re in a real rush and have a busy day ahead of you, the last thing you want to fuss over is lipstick or lip gloss; a tinted lip balm will add a bit of colour to your look and won’t need to be reapplied as a lipstick or gloss would.
2. Silky Smooth Pillowcase
Buy a satin pillowcase to minimize your hair breakage & tangles. Rough pillowcases can create brittle & tangled hair which is much harder to work with during your rushed mornings.
3. Highlight Your Eyes
Putting a bit of highlighter on your brow bone and inner eye corners creates a more open eye. Plus the highlighter on the brow bone makes your eyebrows look more open and awake. Some mornings all I apply to my eyes is a bit of brow highlight and some mascara. It’s a quick fix on those rushed mornings to create a pulled-together look in seconds.
4. Take Care Your Nails
I don’t often have painted nails but I do always have cleaned and shaped nails. Since it’s a part of my weekly routine, I never really have to worry about them and so it’s kind of an up-front time investment for a longer-term ease. I never have to worry about my nails looking really messy because they are always cared for, even if they aren’t always painted.
If you have cracked or brittle nails, fill your sink with warm water and add oil to it. I personally use Almond Oil because it is a thinner oil and feels less slick than olive oil, but olive oil works as well. Soak your nails in the mixture for a few minutes and then remove hands and dry them off.
You’ll notice your nails look and feel much smoother and healthier. Soaking your hands in a bit of oil at night will keep your nails smooth and pretty during the day. Though this isn’t a morning trick it is a preventative trick, and preventative measures will always help keep your mornings running smoothly.
5. Overnight Hair Styler
Overnight hair stylers are my favourite way to reduce the amount of work I need to do to get ready in the morning. I simply braid my heatless curling rod into my hair at night and wake up with bouncy curls in the AM. Easy peasy!
6. Get Lush Lashes
Applying Castor Oil on your lash line with a Q-tip can encourage lash growth. Think of the oil as a conditioner for your lashes. While this may take a bit of time at night, it may mean you’ll feel confident enough to skip mascara in the morning. I love mascara but I also like to give my lashes a bit of a break from mascara from time to time and since applying Castor Oil to my lashes, I have felt they look much longer and fuller.
7. Have a Hair Back-up Plan
We all have bad hair days, and when those days arise I like to have a backup plan or a quick “go-to” hairstyle. I often like a slicked-back bun or ponytail. If my hair has tons of flyaways, I always have hair wax on hand to quickly smooth them down for a sleek look.
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Allie* says
Great tips – I do use the bun to make mine appear larger otherwise it is a small knot!
I defintely will try the avacodo oil on my lashes and nails – mine are so brittle in this weather!
Also have just started braiding my hair to try to keep the style lasting longer!
Great tips!
Manhattan Image and Style says
Awesome tips!! Thank you for sharing sweetie!
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Jen says
I love your tip about wearing white liner on your inner eye, it works like magic!
xo jen
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laviedelore says
Those are great tips, specially sleeping with braided hair, gonna try that soon
have a nice day, I like your blog
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Jenny Tsang says
Absolutely adore those nails! Love the fun designs xoxo
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The Fashion Palate says
I love these tips. I agree with the pillowcase tip. And I'm going to try the adding oil to my eyelashes. 🙂
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