Adeola Adeyemo
Try these tips to save time and look presentable.
You’re a busy lady, but your beauty routine doesn’t have to suffer just because you have a packed schedule. Obviously, there is no shame in being a busy woman – work, family, kids and everything else that goes with it! When in a jiffy, we often look for quick and easy options to help us look presentable for the day. Always be on time whilst looking fabulous with our top beauty tips.
- LEAVE OUT THE LIPSTICK
Lipstick looks great right after application, but keeping that pout looking great throughout the day takes work. Instead of lipstick, try a tinted lip gloss. It gives you just enough color and shine to brighten your smile, but it doesn’t look bad when it starts to wear off. Also, gloss doesn’t have to applied as carefully as lipstick, so it’s great to slap on as you run out the door.
- MOISTURIZE
If you are in your teens and 20s, you can probably get away with moisturizing at least once a day. However, once you stepped in to your gorgeous 30s, maintaining your skin’s moisture is more important than ever. Especially when you’re working in a place where heat and humidity is more than what you’re used to. To keep your skin nourished, apply a rich moisturizer day and night. This is to lock in plenty of moisture before you get exposed to dehydrating effects of daily movement or heat.
- PERK IT UP
Being on the move usually takes a toll on the skin especially your face, so if you don’t want to turn up looking tired or exhausted, perk it up with a soft shimmer powder or cream by stroking it lightly over your cheeks, nose bridge and lips. Alternatively you could switch to cream blush to add a dash of colour and moisture. No matter how tired you feel, once applied, you’ll look fresh and rosy.
- CARD YOUR LASHES FOR MAJOR VOLUME
Before applying mascara, place a business card or index card behind your lashes to cover your lid. Starting at the roots, swipe mascara all the way to the tip. You can really let the wand fly so it lengthens without making a mess—the mascara will just hit the card! Your lashes will go from barely-there to full and thick in seconds.
- SPEED UP THE DRYING PROCESS
Make your nail varnish dry faster by soaking your nails in ice water after painting them. Fill a bowl with ice and water, and soak your nails for a few minutes after painting them. The cold water will set the paint and help your nails dry faster.
Photo Credit: Fashion Allure
This article was published in Maktoub Magazine
