The last thing you want when you’re in a rush in the morning is to spend a lot of time on your beauty routine. No fear; with a handful of time-saving beauty tricks, you can get ready quickly. These 10 tips will get you looking great and heading out of the door in no time. If you want to save even more time around your home, check out these 10 time management tips.

AM Time-saving Beauty Tricks

Cleanse and Exfoliate in the Shower

Jumping in the shower has three benefits when it comes to the morning rush: one, getting clean; two, the chance to wake up, and; three, the opportunity to start your beauty routine. Cleansing and exfoliating now will shave minutes off the morning rush.

Multi-tasking Moisturiser

Moisturising is essential to keep your skin hydrated, and sun lotion is vital for sun protection. Choose a moisturizer that’s got a high SPF factor and you’ve got everything covered. You could even add a few drops of foundation into your moisturizer for some extra coverage. Check out these 5 Skin Moisturizing Tips for a Well-Rejuvenated Skin

Use Dry Shampoo

This is probably one of the most time-saving beauty tricks that’s been in vogue for a while. Shampooing, conditioning, rinsing, drying… The hair routine can really eat into your time. But rather than ditch haircare completely, give your locks a quick spray with dry shampoo, and maybe even a little perfume, to freshen it up before you head out.

Do your Hair Last

If you have to wash your hair in the morning, leave the drying and styling to last. That way you can get on with other tasks and your hair will be drying naturally the whole time.

Mascara Eyeliner

Any time you can use one product to do two jobs is going to save you a few crucial minutes. Rather than fiddling with tricky eyeliner when you’re in a rush, simply smudge a little mascara into your lash line and give it a quick flick with an angled brush.

Lipstick Blusher

Just as you can turn your mascara into a handy eyeliner, the same can be done with a lipstick. Once you’ve painted your lips, just pop a few dabs of lipstick onto your cheeks and then rub it in gently to create a soft pop of color.

Use Cold Water to Dry your Nails

You’re probably thinking that painting your nails isn’t an option when you’re in a rush. But all you need to do is dip them in iced water after painting and the polish will harden up almost immediately, with no waiting around.

Style your Hair Before you Sleep

Now we’re moving onto time-saving beauty tricks you can do in advance to make your mornings faster. One of the biggest time drains in the morning is styling your hair for the day, but if you do it the night before, it’ll take seconds. Go to bed with plaited hair and then when you wake up, you can just flick them out for dreamy beach waves.

Keep your Makeup Organised

The last thing you want to be doing when you’re in a rush is searching around for makeup, brushes or anything else. How do you solve this problem? Keep things organized in a prepared bag with all the essentials so they’re always easy to find.

Practice your Routine

When you’ve got time, it’s great to sit down and indulge yourself with a proper morning beauty routine. However, when you’re in a rush, a go-to quick routine can really come in handy. Figure out what’s essential, prioritize your target areas and practice your regime to make it perfect and speedy.