Get-Ready-Quick Hacks

As much as I’d like to have a beautiful smokey eye and look like I’m walking off of the cover of Vogue every morning, that’s just not the reality. I’m lucky if I actually wake up to my alarm at 5:25 every morning. More than I’d like to admit, I somehow unknowingly turn off my alarm and wake up on my own (worst feeling) 5 minutes before I’m supposed to leave and the only thought that comes to me is not appropriate for this platform. Because of this, I’m always looking for ways to get ready quickly, still look professional, and try to not look like I climbed out of a dumpster. Here are my top 5 most favorite get-ready-quick hacks. Eyeshadow is lucky if it makes it in the line-up 2 days out of the week.

1. Suave Dry Shampoo. I’ve tried others out there, the more expensive ones, the less expensive ones, and this one is hands down my favorite. My go-to is the Keratin one but have actually liked all of the ones I’ve tried. They have 3 or 4 different kinds. I’m currently using the Moroccan Oil infused one and it’s been working great! Who has time to wash their hair every day (or more than 2x a week). This is a lifesaver and only around $5.00.
2. NYX Nude Lip Crayon. As fun as bright lips are, I’m all about the nude lip. It doesn’t wash me out and doesn’t overpower my lack of other makeup. It can keep a little bit of professionalism and is perfect for the everyday use. I normally will get it at The Rack for about $6.00.
3. Seventy7 Eyeliner. Go get this. Now. I know it’s going to seem like I’m the unofficial spokesman for Seventy7 Cosmetics but I truly love their product. Especially this eyeliner. It doesn’t smudge after it dries so when I accidentally rub my eye because I’m on 4 hours of sleep, or am digging at my eye because one of my eyelash extensions is poking it – no worries! This eyeliner isn’t even phased. It stays on all day and gives a super smooth line. It will be $13 you will have zero buyers remorse over.
4. Seventy7 Face Products. OK. I know. I love their stuff. For the every day I use their Concealer ($18) which does wonders at hiding the bags and dark circles of said 4 hours of sleep, their BB Cream ($25) (super light weight so you don’t have a cake face), and then add some color with their Dusty Rose blush ($17). They have a quad contouring foundation that I want to try but am too scared right now. Maybe I’ll learn how to do it one day. But when I am in a rush in the morning, the concealer, BB cream, and blush are my go-to that makes my face look smooth and awake (http://seventy7cosmetics.com).
5. Maybeline Brow Define and Fill Duo in Deep Brown. I’m still a novice at doing my eyebrows but I love this duo of the pencil and fill powder to help it all blend together so I don’t look like the 83 year old grandma that has a perfectly squiggled eyebrow penciled in. (I also use the Seventy7 brow powder which I love as well, but if I’m going fast I can grab my 2-in-1 pencil).
6. Tanwise. BONUS ITEM. I love Tanwise. No one likes the gross oompa loompa look of self tanners. Tanwise does a great job of giving a good brownish glow without turning you orange or making you look like the person that has an unlimited tanning pass and uses it accordingly. I have multiple friends with all different skin tones that have used it and it looks great. Just make sure to get your neck as well so it doesn’t look like you went tanning with a turtleneck on and wash your hands with soap ASAP after rubbing it in. A lot of days, this gives me the extra pick-me-up my skin needs!

What are you favorite get-ready-quick items?!