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We reveal quick tips and tricks to stay looking your best when you are short on time
We’re always on the lookout for clever products, beauty tips, and new hair and make-up techniques, that make getting ready in the morning that bit quicker and easier.
Because when you’re in a rush to get out of the door on time, making sure you’re looking your best can be a real challenge. But nothing can zap your confidence more than feeling like you’re looking sloppy and undone.
That’s why we’ve tested the latest time-saving beauty buys, revealed our favourite cult products that will give you an instant lift and asked the experts for their top quick-fix beauty tips. With these clever beauty buys, you can make sure you look and feel your best – without having to spend hours getting ready at home! Because feeling confident is so important and can really lift your mood, whatever the day decides to throw at you!
From nourishing face and body moisturisers to quick-fix haircare and gorgeous make-up, we’ve found the best multi-tasking beauty buys that work just as hard as you do.
So, are you ready to cut your beauty routine in half?
Let’s start with dental care. We’ve all invested in one of the many teeth-whitening toothpastes available, but what about tackling the problem head on – starting with enamel?
Regenerate toothpaste contains calcium silicate and sodium phosphate, which can rebuild 82% of enamel for a strong, smooth, whiter finish.
Our Acting Online Editor has been using it twice a day for the last two weeks, and has seen real results. The discolouration on her teeth has faded while any sensitivity is almost gone. No wonder it sold out three times over on launch.
And at just £10, it’s certainly a cheaper alternative to costly dental treatment.
Buy Regenerate Enamel Science Advanced Toothpaste.
Keep reading for more time-saving beauty tips and buys.
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Orly Flash Dry Drops, £14
Chipped a nail as you’re heading out the door? No problem. One coat of polish followed by two drops of Orly Flash Dry will instantly seal while adding shine.
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Garnier Moisture Match, £3.99
Garnier’s new range of no-fuss moisturisers will save you time in the morning and while shopping! Each one is tailored to suit a specific skin type, from very dry to combination, normal to dull. They all contain a patented hydrating ingredient to keep skin looking fresh all day. Not bad for less than £4!
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Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge For Lips And Cheeks, £19
Save time and space in your make-up bag with the Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge For Lips And Cheeks. In 10 pretty shades to flatter all skintones, create a natural-looking flush from day to night – wherever you are.
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Nars The Multiple in Orgasm, £29
Look for clever multi-taskers that will give your base a lift when you’re short on time. The Nars Multiple is one of the best. Give skin a natural glow by blending this sheer highlighter on to cheeks, eyes and lips with your fingertips.
Buy Nars’ Multiple
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Alpha H Balancing Moisturiser and Gentle Exfoliant, £37
Struggling to control sensitive skin? Most exfoliants are probably too harsh, while your current moisturiser might not be providing enough hydration. This lightweight combination cream does both, gently and effectively.
Buy Alpha H Balancing Moisturiser
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LaCoupe Orgnx Brazilian Keratin Conditioner, £10.95
Save time on hair styling with a smoothing and straightening conditioner. LaCoupe Orgnx Brazilian Keratin Conditioner reduces drying time and helps to eliminate frizz with minimal effort.
Buy LaCoupe Orgnx Brazilian Keratin Conditioner
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L’Oreal Elvive ExtraOrdinary Oil, £9.99
A good hair oil will not only nourish and protect from heat but also speed up blow-drying time, as oil reacts with heat to repel water. Use on dry hair to tame flyaways too. Just remember that a little goes a long way!
Buy L’Oreal Elvive ExtraOrdinary Oil
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Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector, £30
Late night? Make sure you look like you’ve had 8 hours sleep with the Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector. The cooling nib instantly soothes puffiness, while the tinted cream brightens dark circles, leaving you with younger looking undereyes in a matter of minutes.
Buy Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector
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Liz Earle Cleanse Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser, £15.50
Cleanse and exfoliate in one easy step with Liz Earle’s cult classic cleanser. The rich and creamy cleanser is gentle enough for sensitive skin, but will still give a deep-clean feeling. Remove the cleanser with the pure muslin cloth to gently remove dead skin cells, revealing clean and healthy-looking skin in minutes.
Buy Liz Earle Cleanse Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser
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Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs, £9.99
Forget fake tan or nude tights: Cover any imperfections with Sally Henson’s spray on make-up. Unlike instant fake tan, it won’t wash away in the rain, but will come off seamlessly with soap.
Buy Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs
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Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturising Lip Colour Balm, £17
As easy to apply as a lipgloss or balm (and just as hydrating), these luxe little part-lipstick part-lipbalms come in a crayon-style pen that allows you to colour your pout on the go. With 16 shades to choose from, try creating a bespoke shade just for you by mixing two or three colours together.
Buy Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturising Lip Colour Balm
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Garnier Skin Perfector Blemish Balm, £9.99
When you’re short on time in the morning, nothing can beat one of the new BB creams for speed. We love Garnier Skin Perfector Blemish Balm to replace your moisturiser and foundation in one easy step.
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Tom Ford Brow Sculptor, £34
The Tom Ford Brow Sculptor has an angled pencil on one end; a brush the other. Unscrew the neck and you’ll find a sharpener, too. Perfect for on-the-go beauty.
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Seche Vite Top Coat, £9
No time to sit and wait for your nail polish to dry? Try the Seche Vite Top Coat for super glossy nails that are ready to go in minutes.
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bareMinerals Bronzed Beauty Collection, £30
Create a natural-looking sunkissed look all over with this neat bareMinerals Bronzed Beauty Collection. Protect lips from harmful UV with the shimmering lipgloss and get that glowing-from-within look with the Faux Tan Radiances All-Over Face Color.
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Clinique Quickliner For Eyes Intense, £15
When you’re short on time before a night out, a quick slick and smudge of this eyeliner will give the illusion of a smokey, lined and shadowed eye.
Buy Clinique Quickliner For Eyes Intense
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Batiste Dry Shampoo, £2.99
If you don’t have time to wash your hair, give it a quick spray with this dry shampoo – hair will smell fragrant and look fabulous in seconds!
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Dior SkinFlash Radiance Booster Pen, £27
You’ll wonder how you ever lived without this! For a fast, fabulous glow, keep this secret weapon in your make-up bag at all times to use under or over foundation – or even on bare skin – to give skin that radiant finish.
Buy Dior SkinFlash Radiance Booster Pen
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Leighton Denny Slick Tips Nail & Cuticle Oil, £11
Give added lustre to natural or painted nails with one coat of this oil. It immediately improves their appearance and moisturises to maintain condition.
Buy Leighton Denny Slick Tips Nail & Cuticle Oil
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Revlon Self-Adhesive Lashes, £5.99
Just press and go for a super-quick lash fix – no mess, no sticky fingers and no mistakes!
Buy Revlon Self-Adhesive Lashes
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Maybelline New York Superstay 24h Foundation, £8.99
Save time on touch-ups with this clever foundation, which keeps skin covered and flawless all day long.
Buy Maybelline New York Superstay 24h Foundation
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