Article by BR Tabatha
We've all been there right?
Your mum, friend, husband, partner, whoever: How long are you going to be?
A disgruntled you: 5 minutes.
Your mum, friend, husband, partner, whoever: You said that 5 minutes ago.
Here's our time saving beauty tricks and tips that you can do in 5 minutes or less.
Hair.
- No time to wash your hair? Keep some dry shampoo on hand. Use it to refresh hair when you don't have time to wash and dry it and then consider styling in an 'on-purpose messy up-do'.
- If you don't have time to wash you hair, have no dry shampoo and a bit of a greasy root situation, don't panic! You can use a tiny amount of talcum powder, face blotting paper or even absorbant kitchen towels to soak up excess oil.
- A lightly backcombed quiff is a quick and easy way to add a bit of drama to your hair when you have no time. Quiff and ponytail. Quiff and bun. Quiff and loose bedhead hair. It's rock 'n' roll, and nobody questions rock 'n' roll!
- Plaits are cool. And the messier the better. Practise you plaiting when you have time and we guarantee in a pinch you'll be able to create a look in under 5 minutes when you need to! Experiment with fringe/hairline plaits, fishtails, random thin plaits etc.
Makeup.
- No time for to apply a full face? If you can get away with it, use a BB cream and concentrate on your eye make up. Wide open eyes add life to your face.
- Invest in multitasking products, such as all over colours, lip/cheek tints. Perfect for when you don't have time to rifle through your makeup stash.
- Opt for cream formulas. Cream eyeshadows, blushes, bronzers, highlighters and lip colours are quick and easy to apply (using your fingers even!) and they blend easily, so are great for adding a simple splash of colour.
Skincare.
- However pressed for time you are,never skip moisturising! Your skin can go the day without cleansing and toning, or even your wrinkle-filler cream, but always moisturise! Moisturised skin automatically looks healthier and if you're going to apply BB Cream or foundation, dry fakes will make it look just awful.
Other.
- Keep a couple of teaspoons in the freezer to quickly reduce puffy eyes in the morning. Makeup might be able to hide dark circles, but it can't hide puffiness! Press them to your puffy eyes for 5 minutes and look refreshed!
- If you have no time for a shower in the morning (quelle horreur!) cold water is the quickest way to revitalise sleepy skin (and give you a kick to get moving). Try keeping a hydrating mist in the fridge (or a spray bottle of plain old h20). Brace yourself and spray.
- Tidy up your brows - whether you do it yourself or go get them threaded, in just a few minutes you can look completely different!
When you only have minutes how do you get ready? What tips do you have that can be done in 5 minutes or less?
I always have a powder compact in my bag, like MACs Studio Fix+ or Australis Fresh and Flawless. Then I can pop on some foundation or BB cream and run out the door and just powder up in the car. They're also perfect for touch-ups throughout the day if needed. A tendancy to be late over the years has meant I am also now a pro at applying mascara/lippy in cars or in empty lifts while heading up to the work changing rooms!