11 Time-Saving Beauty Tips and Tricks

Right Cut & Color

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Trust us, this will save you an incredible amount of time when it comes to getting ready in a hurry. A high-quality cut is a sound investment, since you'll never have to worry about messing with excess tools and products when getting ready.

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Try Dry Shampoo

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No time to shower? Don't sweat it. Dry shampoo is a great way to combat greasy hair and takes next to no time to apply. It's a foolproof and time-efficient way to create volume and texture.

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Long Lashes Fast

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When applying mascara, start at the base and gently rock sideways back and forth as you pull the wand through your lashes. This will separate your lashes while simultaneously coating them, leaving you with lashes that look twice as long.

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Texturizing Spray

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For instant, head-turning texture, get yourself a sea salt texturizing spray. It's weightless mist works in as little as ten seconds so you can go from bed head to beach goddess in no time at all.

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Perfect Eyeliner Sitch

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Save time by applying eyeliner and curling your eyelashes in one simple step. All you need is an eyelash curler, plus your favorite eyeliner and mascara. For a detailed how-to, check out this post on Beautylish.

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Clean Your Brushes

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Make sure that you wash your makeup brushes at least once every two weeks so that you don't have to worry about excess buildup when you are getting ready in a pinch. It's tedious and you probably have more important things to do, but you'll thank yourself later.

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Multitasking Lip Product

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This eye shadow, blush and lipstick in one will clear your medicine cabinet clutter while also saving you precious time. It glides on smoothly and the cream-to-powder formula makes it easy to apply on the fly, sans makeup mirror.

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Consolidate Products

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Keep your skin care routine as simple as possible. This will not only save time but is also better for your complexion. Stick to the basics—cleanser, exfoliant and moisturizer—and ditch all superfluous products.

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Use Tinted Moisturizer

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Instead of applying foundation and bronzer, consider using a tinted moisturizer. It can be applied with your fingers the same way you would your moisturizer. Even better? Pick one that also has an SPF. It's a three-steps-in-one sort of deal that will have you looking flawless.

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Invest in High-Quality Blow Dryer

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The better the hair dryer, the less time it takes to achieve salon status results. Upgrade your blow dryer and you'll find your hair drying faster and looking better than it ever has.

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Self-Tanning Night Mask

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An incredible facial treatment that offers overnight hydration and a stunning, natural-looking, lasting glow. Apply it at night, and come morning your skin will be rejuvenated and in no need of any time-consuming product applications.

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