I’m kind of hating winter this
year. Waking up in the wee hours of
the morning then running to the shower before my toes turn into icy polls isn’t exactly
fun.
What’s even less fun? Having to
get out of the shower. I have to literally start a countdown in my head and
force myself to turn off the taps once I get to ten. (I play all sorts of kooky
games with myself.)
So once I waste twenty minutes
forcing myself to get out of bed, and spend another twenty playing my little
countdown game – I leave myself with a mere ten minutes to slap on some
makeup and make my hair look as close to groomed as I can get.
So, here are five products I’ve been using to help speed up my beautifying routine so that I’m on the highway in a jiffy,
chugging back a travel mug full of instant poison-tasting coffee while
wishing the traffic would just disapear.
1. Fructis Nutri-Repair Fortifying
Shampoo & Conditioner
What it is? Shampoo and Conditioner
Why it’s quick: This shampoo and conditioner combo is fantastic at
detangling and smoothing the cuticles of your hair thanks to creamy
formulations. The speediest part of the process is when you hop out of the
shower and it takes only a few seconds to comb out any kinks – this is a real
time saver. No one links battling freezing cold, dripping wet hair on a chilly
morning.
Why I love it: The shampoo and conditioner contains
essentials like avocado oil to soften, shea oil to add instant gloss to the
hair follicle, and olive oil with its potent proteins, minerals and vitamins.
It also smells like a Phuket resort thanks to the above ingredients which is a
nice way to wake up.
How much it will cost you: $5.95 for the
shampoo and $8.95 for the conditioner. Bargain!
2. Polished London
Dry Shampoo
What is it? Dry Shampoo
Why it’s quick: This one is
pretty self explanatory – especially if you’ve already used/loved dry shampoo
before. If you haven’t, and this sounds like fresh beauty news to you, this
product works like an ultra-absorbing hair spray. When sprayed onto oily-dirty
hair, it will not only remove an sight on previous greasiness, it will help
volumise hair and pretty much make you look like a goddess in an instant.
Polished London’s variation is
not only cheap, but comes in Blighty Brunette which has a hint of brown for
girls who don’t want the look of white powder near their roots, Bonny Blonde,
Bristol Bloom and Cornwall Coconut.
Why I love it: I’ve been loving
Cornwall Coconut (Not just for the Brit-name) but for those mornings I have
woken up and was too lazy to wash my hair the night before.
How much it will cost you: Only
$4.99
3. The Balm Balms Away Eye Makeup
Remover
What it is? An Eye Makeup
Remover.
Why it’s quick: After applying
just the smallest quantity of this balm (that visually looks like petroleum
jelly) onto a cotton ball and brushing down on my eyelids/eyelashes after a
hard day wearing long wear eye makeup – it slides off with ease. Both eyes only
take ten seconds to remove. In the morning however, if I’ve cleansed my face
the night before without using a proper makeup remove (and just my usual
cleansers) and I wake up with the inevitable panda eyes – I can quickly remove
all mascara and eyeliner grime without wasting precious coffee-inhaling time.
Why I love it: What’s not to love
about this product? It comes in a seriously cute vintage-look tin that’ll
probably last a lifetime. It’s been ergonomically designed so you only have to
push down on the “press presser” for the lid to open for you. It contains
vitamins A,C,E and plant derived lipids (Lipids:
constitute a group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, waxes,
sterols, fat-soluble vitamins) and it’s more witty then Tina Fey. I especially
enjoyed “Eye makeup break-up”.
How much it will cost you: $20
4. Bourjois Flower Perfection Translucent Smoothing Primer
What is it?
Primer
Why it’s quick:
Primer is fantastic and a makeup must-have for many reasons. A) it fills in
pores and fine lines b) it makes your makeup stay in place for longer c) it
stops future breakouts by filling your pores with nutrients (in this case wild
azalea extract) instead of allowing foundations nasties to sink into the layers
of your skin and d) It helps makeup slide on super-duper fast because it
creates a silky finish.
Why I love it:
This little tub of primer smells like heaven thanks to florally-vanilla notes,
it looks and feels like a marshmallow, and you only need the tiniest amount to
cover your whole face. I can then buff my foundation in with ease and only need the smallest gloop of it thanks to the way my makeup
brush can glide around with ease.
How much will it
cost you: $24
6. Essence STAYS No Matter
What 24h Waterproof Eyeliner Pen
What it is:
Liquid Eyeliner in pen-form.
Why it’s quick:
Because you hold this eyeliner like a felt-tip pen, you can easily draw a neat
line with ease. I love a winged-eye, so when using this bad boy in the mornings
I can create a clean cat-eye minus any smudging within a millisecond.
Why I love it:
Apart from the fact that it costs less then your regular grande Starbucks
coffee, the formulation is waterproof which means it’s great for those days
when you’re about to see a sad movie, or if you’re like me and love long wear
makeup (this pen is 24hrs) so you can stay profesh-looking all day.
How much it will
cost you: A whopping $4.95. Better start saving kids! Just joking.
Have you got any of the above in mind to spend your loose change on?
SS x
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