Some days I'm just not up for the whole makeup/hair routine but I still want to look put together and presentable when I head out the door. In an effort to cut out the fuss and become more efficient in my makeup application I have learned a few shortcuts.
These hacks just might be for you if you can relate to any of these scenarios.
1) I ran out of my liquid liner and have been too lazy to go out and buy a new one
When I am in between products I use an angle brush and my mascara. That's right, my mascara. I dab the brush onto my mascara wand and use it as eyeliner. This is a great trick that holds me over until I have the opportunity to buy some more liner.
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2) I am not in the mood to deal with any brushes
I just want to throw on some liner and mascara and call it a day. I do however understand the importance of brightening up my face with some blush. On days like these I use a pink lipstick and dab it on my cheeks. I then rub it in to give my cheeks a pop of color that mimics blush perfectly.
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NYX Round Case Lipstick Lip Cream 521 Chloe
3) It has been weeks since I have gotten my eyebrows done
When things really get out of hand I fill my brows in with a brow pencil to help better define the shape. I then use a cream concealer on my brow bone to cover any stray hairs. This is minimizes the appearance of my overdue bushy brows and holds me over until my next threading appointment.
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4) Touching up my lipstick throughout the day feels like a total pain
After applying my lipstick in the morning I lay a thin tissue over my lips and apply translucent powder. This old trick works like a charm and I don't have to touch up during the day.
Watch this: Long Lasting Lipstick
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5) I hate smelling like a perfume factory when I first apply my perfume just to have it completely disappear by the end of the night
In order to get my perfume to last all day and all night I take some chapstick and apply it to my wrists and on the side of my neck to create a sticky base for my perfume. I then spray these areas for long lasting results. With this trick I don't have to apply nearly as much in my initial application.
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Any (NON-TINTED!) chapstick will do
6) I love the look of a sleek ponytail but fly aways and baby hairs are my worst enemy
Instead of using a comb or brush to smooth back fly aways, I use a clean toothbrush. The density of these thin bristles will tame a tuck away any loose hairs. I am always left with a smooth chic ponytail.
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You don't need anything fancy. This is the one I use: Black Charcoal Toothbrush toothbrush by Morihata
7) I just want a quick smokey eye without all the hassle
For a quick no fuss smokey eye I use the "hashtag" trick. All I do is draw a hashtag (#) at the outer corner of my eye with a kohl eyeliner. Once I have my hashtag in place I just blend it out with a brush. This smokey eye takes me less than 1 minute an eye which is perfect for my lazy days.
Watch this: Hashtag Smokey Eye
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