This Is How To Look Gorgeous In Hardly Any Time

10-step Korean skin care routine just too time-consuming as a busy mom? We get it! Happy, you can find some of the best low-time and low-effort beauty secrets below. 

Stay hydrated 

The first thing you can do to save time on your beauty routine is to stay hydrated. All the creams in the world aren’t going to be enough if your skin isn’t properly hydrated from the inside. Then there are all the added health benefits to think of, too. All you need is a liter refillable bottle, and you should aim to finish this during the day. Quick, easy, effective! 

Use a foundation or other product with an SPF 

The next tip is to choose a foundation or another product that has SPF in it. The big benefit of this is that you will only need to apply one product to get two benefits. Many people choose a foundation that also has an SPF in it, which will even out the skin tone while protecting from premature ageing caused by sun exposure. 

However, there are other products on the market that you may also like to try, such as SPF balms that can be used as primers. You can then layer your foundation over these for a polished look. Additionally, it’s worth noting that balms like these tend to come in higher SPF factors, so they offer a better level of protection for your skin. 

Stop shaving your legs 

How much time and effort do you spend removing unwanted hair from your body? Probably quite a bit. Of course, you have two options here. The first is to just quit shaving altogether, which many people now do, and spot leg and armpit hair freely. 

Another option for those who prefer to continue to remove hair but save on time and effort is to find an aesthetic clinic and go for laser hair removal. This is a process whereby the laser kills the hair follicle, making it harder to grow back. After the course is done, the hair falls out, and regrowth is minimized. This means you can be hair-free for a long time, and won’t need to worry about shaving, waxing or using depilatory creams, saving time, effort and money. 

Put your moisturiser by your bed 

This is such a clever tip, and future you will thank yourself for it. Just place your night cream or moisturizer by your bed. Then, no matter how exhausted you are, you will see it before you go to sleep, and it will remind you to apply. 

While we are on the subject of application, remember to use your middle finger and not your index finger. This is because your middle finger will be cleaner and which helps to minimise the transfer of bacteria from your hand to your face, something that can result in spots and pimples. 

Keep your make-up minimal 

Another super smart way to save time on your beauty regime is to keep your make-up minimal. After all, few people really need a full face for their day-to-day lives. To do this, it’s a good idea to find a single product that does as much as possible. Examples of this can be a CC cream that will even out your skin tone, and can be used instead of foundation for a natural look. 

Another is a powder mineral foundation which can be swept across the face dry, and offers buildable coverage. Such foundations can even be used wet as well, making them perfect for areas that need a bit of additional coverage without needing to resort to concealer. 

Clear mascaras work just as well to tame unruly brows as they do to emphasise lashes, allowing two uses from a single product. There are plenty of balms that double up for both lips and cheeks, too, so adding a little color to your face could not be easier, or faster! Just be sure to always finish with a good quality setting spray, as this will help to keep your look fresh all day long, meaning you won’t need to waste any time reapplying. 

Invest in a good quality dry shampoo 

If you want to save time on your beauty routine, then investing in a good quality dry shampoo is a must. This is because it can instantly refresh your hair, making it look, feel and smell clean, saving you the time and hassle of washing, drying and restyling. One of the best things about a good dry shampoo is that it adds volume too, so if you have thin or fine hair, it’s ideal! 

Practice a few updos 

Aside from using dry shampoo to save on time, learning a few decent updos for your hair can be a great option as well. This is because you can wear your hair up when it needs a wash!  Of course, the updos you choose will depend on your hair type and face shape. Although for those with curly hair, a top-of-the-head pineapple bun always looks great, and it’s pretty easy to do. You can even accessorise it with a scarf to match your outfit. For those wearing their hair straight, a clip that allows you to do a quick French twist is a great investment. Especially as they can look super stylish as well. 

Last of all, don’t forget that you can get bun makers and doughnuts to make any type of top knot and bun easily. With bun makers, you just put your hair in a ponytail, and then thread the tail through the hole in the middle. Then pull the bun maker to the end of your hair and roll for a super fast and super neat bun. Doughnuts, on the other hand, can be used to make both neat and messy buns. Again, place your hair in a ponytail, and then pass the tail through the hole in the doughnut. After this, you can push the hair out so it covers the foam, giving you a voluminous and great-looking bun in seconds!