If a woman is running late, it might feel like a daunting task to tame wild hair, refresh a puffy face or trim ragged nails. Rather than neglect her appearance, she can make small changes to streamline her routine. Skincare-News.com’s article, “Running Late? 10 Tips for Speedy Skincare,” offers 10 valuable tips for women who are short on time but still want to look their best.
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1. Choose multipurpose skincare products. Plenty of today's products offer 2-in-1 benefits: combining a cleanser with a toner, makeup with moisturizers, a moisturizer with sunscreen and various other options. For effective dual-purpose shortcuts, choose an alcohol-free cleanser that also tones without drying the skin, or try a tinted moisturizer with SPF in place of foundation.
2. Make Vaseline a staple. Vaseline provides numerous time-saving benefits. At home or on the go, a woman can easily use Vaseline to:
3. Puffy face? Turn to frozen food. To remedy puffy facial skin, look no further than the freezer. Use a bag of frozen vegetables, such as corn or peas, to reduce swelling. The bag conforms to the face to improve puffiness within about five minutes.
4. Plan and organize makeup. Instead of spending precious minutes finding the right shade of eye shadow or lipstick, set out makeup the night before. Even better, line up your products in the order of application.
5. Forgot to plan? Grab the beauty basics. Choose products that can be applied easily on the go. Some options include:
6. Use dry shampoo. Dry shampoo can give unwashed hair instant body and volume. However, experts advise against replacing regular shampoo with the dry variety. Although dry shampoos quickly freshen up tresses and preserve the color in treated hair, regular shampoos cleanse better. To properly use dry shampoo, just apply it to the scalp, massage it in and comb it out.
7. Wear hair up. To create a quickly polished look, wear hair in a ponytail or twist. If hair is too short to wear up, consider parting it on the side or pull it back with a favorite clip or headband. In just seconds, this style creates a put-together look.
8. Find a pimple? Fix it fast. First, lightly dab corrective concealer on the red areas. Choose a concealer that contains iron oxide to conceal the blemish while vitamin B and green tea extract treat it. Next, use a corrective brush to lightly apply a standard concealer.
9. For nails, the choice is clear. Quickly spruce up nails with clear, fast-drying nail polish. Sheer products also work well, such as beige, champagne and pale pink, which disguises chipped nails. If time permits, brush on a fast-drying topcoat. Just keep in mind that fast-drying topcoats don't last as long or offer as much shine as protective formulas. For the speediest solution, try a 2-in-1 polish and topcoat.
10. Create an evening routine. Prevent scrambling for time in the morning altogether by creating a nightly regimen. Rather than rushing through a morning shower, a woman can give herself some rest and relaxation with a nightly bath. After soaking, don’t forget to moisturize. Applying oil or lotion shortly after bathing helps seal in moisture for long-lasting softness. For expedient hair care, blow-dry hair at night and smooth it out with a straightening iron in the morning. For curly hair, diffuse before going to bed and, if necessary, revive curls with an anti-frizz product or curling spray in the morning.
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