Imagine this: You hit the snooze button on your morning alarm, then roll over to discover that your doze was actually 45 minutes long. Now you have to prioritize. Do you have time to shower, shave and do a smoky eye?
For many of us, this is an everyday reality. So to reduce the likelihood of having a meltdown, we've rounded up six ways to simplify your beauty routine for a less stressful morning.
- Wash your face the night before and don't skip the moisturizer. Give your mug a good scrub to remove makeup, sweat and dead skin build-up at the end of each day. Hydrating lotions and anti-aging products will work better on a freshly-cleansed face.
What tricks do you use to simplify your beauty routine? Tell us in the comments section.
Meanwhile, here's a way to get your cosmetics clutter in order:
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