Even if you have a passion for makeup and beauty and enjoy trying out new products, there's no doubt that a dedicated makeup routine can sometimes be time-consuming — and when you're trying to get ready efficiently before a day of work or even if you're running late, a long makeup routine can take up valuable time.
Here's how you can look to save time on your makeup routine, without compromising on the look or style you're going for.
Get to Know Your Favourite Products, and Stick with Them
Your makeup application can become a lot easier when you know you can depend on all your products. Not only that, but products you're familiar with mean that you can easily apply them without a second thought.
While there's nothing wrong with trialling new makeup products and colours, it's a good idea to stick to the one you love for your base coats like foundation and powder. This means you don't have to waste time finding the right application method or coverage or waste time applying more because it's not as thick or dark as you'd like.
Think About Getting Eyebrow and Eyelash Treatments
Two key areas of a makeup routine can be eyebrows and eyelashes. You may be spending a long-time applying product to your eyebrows to get the shape and style you want, as well as aiming for the longest lash. If you can eliminate both these steps, you'll be saving heaps of time.
Eyebrow and Eyelash treatments mean your eyebrows will be ready to go without having to manipulate them with products, and your eyelashes will be long and luxurious without you having to try with layers of mascara.
Take Better Care of Your Skin
Although makeup is an important way to express yourself and never has to be dependent on having good or bad skin, you can save time by promoting better skincare. This means fewer blemishes, redness, or dark circles to cover with dedicated products if that's the reason you're spending so much time applying makeup.
A bigger focus on skincare means a healthier canvas for your makeup, as well as enabling you to save money on coverup products!
Stay Organised
The messier your dressing table, makeup bag, or bathroom shelf, the longer it's going to take for your everyday routine. Be sure to have a system for all your skincare and makeup products, so that you can grab and go. Have your regular products together where you know they'll be, so you don't have to wonder where you put your favourite foundation, or which handbag your powder is in.
Try for More Neutral Shades
Unless this means sacrificing your own style and personality, of course! However, if you can embrace lighter shades for your day-to-day, these can be much easier and quicker to apply. Lighter eyeshadows and lipsticks will require only a quick sweep, whereas dark eyeshadows and dark lipsticks will require more care and attention to have them looking perfect.