Let's start by saying i love hair and makeup. Not only do it professionally, i also love it as a lifestyle. However, sometimes I admit i get a little lazy. I don't always wear much makeup and the top knot is my best friend when it comes to fast hairstyles. I have found a few products that i love when i need a quick fix and im feeling the lazy bug coming on.
The Five Second Facial. Get the results of a luxe, spa facial (almost!) with speedy, swipe-on pads that help exfoliate, clear up breakouts, and repair skin with anti-oxidants. They also give you a little glow, like you might've just had a scrub or steam.
Arcona The Solution Pads, $42, available atArcona.
The Package Deal. Go for a moisturizer, anti-aging product, SPF, and foundation in one with a lightweight, tinted moisturizer. It saves time, keeps you protected, and gives you coverage.
Dr. Dennis Gross All-In-One Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15, $44, available at Sephora.
Get a Do-It-All, Eco-Friendly Face Moisturizer. If you like to be green, this super-affordable, organic option works as a face moisturizer for both morning and night, removes eye makeup (just wipe it off), and can work as a frizz-buster on hair.
RMS Raw Coconut Cream, $18, available at Spirit Beauty Lounge.
Red Alert. Fast track your look by applying a bold lip color—a classic shade of intense, highly pigmented red will do the trick. And, while gloss is more foolproof than lipstick (and easier to apply without a mirror), you can dab lipstick on with your finger to help avoid mistakes on the fly.
Topshop Lip Gloss Stick in Ablaze, $16, available at Topshop
Play Up Your Eyes. Without a doubt, a coat of good black mascara will make your eyes pop. But if you're not one for eyelash curlers or layering (you're not alone), pick a super-black mascara with curling properties, and you're good to go.
Dior Diorshow Iconic High Definition Lash Curling Mascara, $28, available at Dior.
No eyeshadow? No problem! Get the natural-yet-made up look in a snap: Use a gold or nude lip gloss as eyeshadow for a quick, neutral pick-me-up. Note: Avoid using lippies with plumping ingredients!
Urban Decay Lip Love Honey-Infused Lip Therapy in Taunt, $16, available at Sephora; Armour Beauty Shimmer Gloss in Stardust, $21, available at Armour Beauty.
Go Bushy. As shown on the fall runways, bold, thick brows are back. So, if you're in the growing-out-stage or don't want to deal with constant pruning, try using a double-sized brow highlighting pencil that has both a shimmering and matte option (the matte is more for everyday wear). Run it along the underside of your brows, from just below the arch to the end, to help brighten and open up your eyes (and de-emphasize any stray hairs).
It Cosmetics Brow Power Lift (with Universal Brow Power), $26,
