Aww, I miss my dermatologist. As the second quarter of the year comes to an end and all the workloads seem to take in the form of an avalanche, all the more my time is squeezed, and keeping myself well-rested and beautiful seems to be a challenge. Heck, I even miss the darling stylist who does my hair. When my morning beauty ritual’s time’s cut into half, here are some of the routines I have adapted to make sure that I do not get late for work, and spend more time, IN work! ( rather than in front of the mirror )

* Lay out all your makeup the night before. At least in the morning, you do not have to rummage to your makeup kit for the look that you want to achieve for the day. ( I always, always do this! )

* Get a makeup quad , or trio. Take for example, this Lauren Hutton Aqua Elements Set already has eyeshadow ( two shades ), eyeliner, and blush! It would be really easy to work around products that are already bundled together.

* Invest in multipurpose cosmetics. A bronzer and eyeshadow in one? A concealer and foundation in one? That definitely buys you more time!

* Get a moisture spray. Evian, Nu Skin Moisture Mist, or MAC Fix++ will do wonders whenever you’re running around town. When you see that your face is totally wrecked or you’re all oily, just spray some on your face, dab a tissue on your face ( do not rub too much ), and you’ll look a lot more fresh!

* Do not ever forget, even if you are in a hurry, apply your moisturizer and sunblock. If you can get a moisturizer and sunblock in one, it would be great. Being in a hurry does not give you the license to neglect your skin care routine! Even if you are in a hurry, there is no reason to aggravate your crammed lifestyle with a face that looks stressed - the cram would not be worth it , for sure!

* If you cannot move in a leisurely manner during the day, make sure you take some time when you get home from school or work for some beauty rituals at night! Make sure to apply some night cream to hydrate the eyes and night cream for the face to keep skin smooth , supple, and healthy. We can’t afford dry, stressed , harrassed-looking skin!

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