1.
Make the most of your mascara.
Sure, it can
lush up your lashes, but that tiny tube can also double as eyeliner when you’re
short on time. As you apply the mascara onto your fringe, work the wand all the
way to the roots of your lashes. Wiggle it along the lash-line, so that a
little bit of color gets deposited on the skin, and voilà, the look of liner in
seconds.
2.
Use foundation strategically.
Repeat after
us: You don’t need a full face of foundation. Instead, focus on the center of
your face, applying the product on in a T shape—a horizontal line stretching
from one under eye area to the next, and a vertical line down the center of
your face, from the bridge of your nose down to your chin. These areas are the
most prone to discoloration (think dark circles, redness around your nose) and
where most women typically need the most coverage.
After you
make the T, use your fingertips or a damp sponge to blend the product outward.
An added beauty boon: This technique also makes for a more natural end result.
Applying too much foundation along the perimeter of your face and jawline can
quickly end up looking fake and mask-like.
3.
Get glowing!
Lit-from-within
complexions are all the rage, but that “effortless” glow typically requires
luminizer, highlighter, and more…or so you thought. Spritz a hydrating facial
mist over your foundation to get that same dewy, hydrated effect in seconds.
This is also a great way to revive and refresh makeup at the end of the day
(when it’s starting to get cake-y or creasing), without having to start from
scratch.
4.
Create the fastest smoky eye ever.
Take a cue
from social media and score a super simple smoky eye with this brilliant
hashtag trick. First, dust on shadow from lid to crease (choose any hue you
like; we’re fans of a silvery gray for this look). Next, use an eyeliner pencil
(that’s one or two shades darker) to draw a small hashtag symbol on the outer
corner of each eye, then smudge inward with a cotton swab. You get depth,
definition, and drama, without having to use eight bazillion products or follow
complicated instructions.
5.
Make your lipstick last.
We love the
look of a bold lip…until the color comes off all over our coffee cup. But
there’s no need to painstakingly line your lips or apply layer after layer of
lipstick when you need long lasting color. Swipe on your hue, then lightly
cover your pucker with a tissue. Using a big, fluffy brush, dust a translucent
loose powder over the tissue—the residue that passes though will lock in the
lipstick, without looking chalky or dry.
6.
Fake wide awake eyes.
Lacking in
the beauty sleep department? Option 1: Load up on eye cream, color correctors,
concealers, and highlighters in an attempt to counteract the effects of a late
night. Option 2: Try this trick—a favorite of makeup artists when they’re
working with jetlagged celebs—line both your top and bottom waterlines with a
taupe or beige liner. The light hue brightens the entire area, making eyes look
larger and more awake.
7.
Go for glossy lids.
When you’re
tired of the same old eye shadow, think beyond eye makeup. A tiny dab of any
plain, non-flavored lip gloss (or even Vaseline or Aquaphor) layered over your
go-to shadow adds a subtle sheen that completely transforms the look from
everyday to super special. Try it anytime you need to quickly pep up your
peepers, like when you’re going straight from the office to a night out on the
town.
8.
Heat up your lash curler.
Turn your
lash curler into a hot tool for long lasting, mega-lifted lashes. Aim your blow
dryer at the tool for a few seconds before you use it; the heat helps create
more bend and lift in your lashes, without having to curl repeatedly or spend
time swiping on copious coats of mascara.
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