Essential Beauty Hacks Every Busy Woman Must Know
Finding the perfect balance between our career, our family and ourselves is the most challenging job for women these days. Though we rarely find ourselves the privilege of sparing a full hour in the morning to get ready or a couple of extra hours over the weekend for our much-needed beauty requirements, i.e. relaxing massages, luxurious masks and scrubs, manis and pedis… we still want to be able to maintain a regular beauty routine because we deserve to look our best when we go out in the world. In this post, I am going to provide you with some amazing time-saving essential beauty hacks every busy woman must know. These would be especially helpful for the super busy women who need fast and effective beauty routines.
The Most Impactful Time-Saving Beauty Regimens
Time Crunching Mornings
When you are juggling between your morning activities where you have a precise timetable, one hardly has time for elaborate beauty routines as seen in any beauty tutorial on YouTube. And, it’s perfectly understandable that with so many attractive products out there, you want to try all that looks appealing to you. But I have a little suggestion for you ~ leave that activity for the weekend. For your day-to-day routine, I would like to introduce you to multipurpose all-in-one makeup sticks that can be found in most beauty stores. They can be used in place of different products for your lips, eyes, and cheeks; thereby eliminating the need for you to go through the hassle of using multiple products when the same result can be achieved using this single product! Bonus: you won’t even mess up your makeup with multipurpose makeup sticks as they are usually very sheer.
Organising a ‘Makeup Zone’
If you don’t want to waste time finding your mascara or foundation in the mornings, don’t pile all your makeup in one place. Organising a makeup zone will save you the everyday hassle of running from bathroom shelves to beauty bags to find the shade of lipstick you want to wear on that day. Here’s a tip: take some time out to separate your everyday products and organise them in the order that you use them. This will significantly reduce the time you usually take running around madly hunting for your products.
Skincare Products That Multitask
You can’t commit to a 5-step skincare routine if you are extremely busy. In this era of multitasking, missing your skincare routine just because you can’t commit to the multi-step process is unacceptable. Instead of getting lazy, you should get a multipurpose moisturiser that has SPF and can act as a primer at the same time. To nurture your skin while protecting it from the sun’s harmful UV rays, you can opt to use hydrating sunscreen gels. These gels also prepare your skin for flawless makeup application as their sheer consistency doesn’t leave behind residue. Most importantly, you should always remember to clean your makeup before going to bed by using an effective facial cleanser followed by a moisturiser to suit your skin type.
Dry Shampoo
Dry shampoo being the fastest solution for oily roots is a life saviour for women with busy schedules, especially since I understand that sometimes washing and styling your hair becomes a little challenging taking into consideration the time crunch. At times like that, all you need is dry shampoo as it will clean your hair within seconds. Use it by spraying at least 8-9 inches away from your hair and evenly distributing it into your hair with a brush or by using your fingers. In case you sprayed more than what is recommended and you see splotches of powder, a blow dryer can be used while moving your fingers through your hair for an even application.
Semi-Permanent Beauty Techniques
Lash Extensions and Microblading, two of the many semi-permanent beauty techniques available, are powerful shortcuts to your beauty routine. If a little bit of extra work can bring about relief from everyday hassle, then it does sound like a fair deal {you could consider half of your work already done if you have your eyebrows and eyelashes on point}. And, wouldn’t it be simply awesome if you did not require mascara at all and instead used lash extensions that gave a more natural and enhanced look to your eyes? You could alternatively do a lash-lifting on your natural eyelashes in case your lashes are already long enough.
On the other hand, microblading, which is used for filling your brows, is a unique technique wherein a solution is provided for filling eyebrows semi-permanently with lasting results for up to three years.
Alternatives To The Above
I understand that you may be a little hesitant about using semi-permanent beauty procedures, but don’t worry, you can still save time in the morning by following my advice. To look instantly presentable, always keep your eyebrows in shape especially since nicely shaped brows will also be easier to fill. Use mascara with a precision wand to make your eyes look refreshed and awake as large lashes make your eyes look more prominent.
Effortless Curls
You can get beautiful beach waves in the morning effortlessly without going through the time-consuming act of using a curling iron. It just requires you to wash your hair the previous night and braid it while it’s still wet before you hit the bed. Make about 4-6 braids depending on how loose or tight you want your curls to be. Unbraid your hair in the morning and let those amazing waves fall free. Lastly, use hairspray to keep those curls in place.
I hope you enjoyed reading these time-saving essential beauty hacks every busy woman must know. What are your favourite beauty hacks? Do share in the comments section below.
Omg ~ the colour combinations in these pictures is stunning! You’ve created an amazing post ~ definitely a favourite! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Priya. I’m so glad to hear this!
Great styling and photography! Have you tried Kissimmee balmy wash? I really enjoy using the wash for my first cleanse, as it has such a perfect consistency and is so gentle for the skin. It cleanses and hydrates at the same time which is perfect for even the dry skin babes!
I’ve heard so many good things about this brand! Need to try it…
These pictures are amazing! I would love to try these suggestions… and be rest assured my skin is getting the right nutrients and treatments it requires. 🙂
Glad to hear it, Pranay!
So perfect ~ love the gorgeous hues and the lighting in these shots! ✨ Well, AHA’s are my absolute HGs for healthy glowing skin. Thanks for sharing your insight, I appreciate it.
Thank you for adding to my post, Nikita.
Love the photo concept! Love your tips, too… really awesome! 🙂
I’ve been hearing a lot about Niacinamide; so I’ve been looking into affordable options to start incorporating Niacinamide into my skincare routine. Are you a fan of the ingredient?
Niacinamide supports the skin barrier (the outer surface of skin), increases its resiliency, and improves texture by making pores look smaller, Kiran. It’s safe to use every day (either in the morning or at night), but do check the packaging for specific instructions.
Love how breezy your writing is, Tanya! If you had to whittle your routine down to just five products, what would you pick? I’d have to go with the #youthtothepeople Superfoods Cleanser, #kravebeauty Beet Shield, #peachandlily Glass Skin Serum, and #glossier Bubblewrap and Futuredew! 😀
Okay ~ I feel like I need everything mentioned here legit!
These are awesome tips! And, I am in serious love with your writing style!
Beauty share: Adding this new oil cleanser and retinol to my skincare routine has helped so much and within the last month I’ve seen a lot of changes. My skin is smoother, my breakouts and black heads have cleared up and I love that I’m not really wearing make-up besides concealer and some bronzer… 🙂
That sounds so amazing, Rosario!
Ohh, what a great post! I’m so simple with my skincare/makeup routine but I’m always looking for new and great tips to incorporate! ❤️ Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure, Miri.
Oh my ~ I literally laugh cried the entire way through the article… every word is so freaking true! Thank you for always finding and sharing gems like this, Tanya! ❤️
Jennifer 🙂
These sound great, especially since I’m always looking for beauty tips/advise! Truly, no filter is greater than healthy and glowing skin on-the-go!
Right?! Beautiful skin boosts your self-confidence!
Omg ~ these tips are amazing! Also, I absolutely love Ombré Micro-Shading ~ a technique achieved by depositing pigment on to the top layer (epidermis) of the skin. This process gives my brows a thick natural finish!
Ooh, how exciting!
Great post! My hair gets oily within 24 hours of washing so I use this organic, vegan dry shampoo that has a lovely sweet floral scent… Wouldn’t we all loveeeee to stretch out our hair washing sometimes! 🙂
That’s good to know, Prerna. Dry shampoos definitely come in handy.
Really want to try all these amazing suggestions, Tanya! ❤️ Also, I absolutely love moisturisers with SPF! I love the fact that the one I use doesn’t leave that greasy white residue on my skin… It really does sink in leaving my skin silky smooth!
Sounds like an awesome addition to your beauty kit, Avneet!
Well said! And yes, I agree that when you have a full lash line thanks to lash extensions, it really makes your eyes appear more open. You can’t go wrong with dense, fluttery lashes for that glam look!
Soft and subtle ~ it isn’t! 😀
I loved this post; so refreshing and authentic! Certain content on your blog is like a virtual tour of your mind and it’s essence… Can’t wait to learn more!
Thank you for your sweet words, Ishna!
Goodness, you’re now taking beauty to the next level! This share was educational with stunning visuals to match! LOVED IT! Can’t wait for your next beauty/wellness post!
You are too kind. Sejal. Thank you!
Absolutely love this! The images have all the feel good vibes, and your writing, it’s traditional charm! ❤️ Keep inspiring!
Aww ~ thank you, Kinjal. That makes me so happy!