Top Time Saving Cosmetic ShortcutsMost of us feel rushed for time and as a result, we struggle to keep up with our daily, beauty routine. With a wide range of cosmetics, each specializing in a particular area of aesthetics or skincare, it becomes difficult to get ready in time. This is where the following tips will help you, i.e. these are beauty shortcuts you can use to look good when faced with restricted time to get ready. Recommendations include:
The Big Savior-Tinted Moisturizer
When you are feeling rushed in the mornings and need that quick-fix solution to hide the blemishes and give your face some sort of glow, opt for the tinted moisturizer. This is the best way to balance your facial dynamics in the least amount of time. It evens your skin tone and moisturizes the skin rather comprehensively.
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Drying Nails Quickly
You need to dry your nails in the most effective and quick manner but you are stuck with a blow dryer! This problem is common among most working women. A smarter tip is to use a small bowl of icy water. Dip your painted fingernails into it for about two minutes and see the magic work.
Using Face Wipes
No matter how expensive is your foundation or any other touch-up you have used to ensure that you look fresh at an office meeting or party; the hot & humid climate can ruin the effort. Rather than using too many cosmetics, it is better to keep a few face wipes handy. These are a better substitute for washing your face and redoing the entire make-up. Just dab the face repeatedly with non-scented, hypo allergic facial wipes. This also ensures that the make-up is kept in place and you appear fresher.
Invest Minimally in Eye Make-Up
Most women tend to invest too much time in their eye make-up forgetting that after a few layerings, the effect is marginal. Thus, overdoing it when short on time doesn't make sense-it is better to use basic, quickly-done eye make-up with eyeliners. You can use a bit of mascara to complete the dressed-up look.
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Smarter Shampooing Helps
If you have to shampoo, don't stress upon washing the entire length of your hair. Wash the scalp and roots only. This is where everybody's attention goes, i.e. the top of your mane. This is where all the grime gets collected. This is a great way to save time in the shower and makes sense when you are struggling to reach somewhere in time. Just rinse the rest of the hair and you will find your showering time cut by half!!
Curling Beforehand
If you are adamant about keeping your curls intact, you need to save some time, during the night. Use a sock bun. Here, you need to slice-off toes of a sock and roll it in the shape of a doughnut. You can call this a sock-shaped doughnut. Just damp your hair. Tie the hair into a high ponytail. Now, position the doughnut-shaped sock around the ponytail. You need to sleep with the sock bun which might be slightly uncomfortable at first but then you will get used to it. The rounded ponytail unfurls into big curls when you take-off the bun during the morning.
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By Kanika Kothari, BollywoodShaadis.com
