Five Beauty Tricks for the Time Challenged

We've all been in a tight spot before; getting the kids ready for school, making breakfast, cleaning up the mess, and trying to get their lunches made while simultaneously trying to get ready for work when the dog takes off with your keys, and you've just realized you now don't have time for your regular morning routine. OMG! What to do?! Never fear, here are five emergency beauty tricks to help you look like your spent hours getting ready, and you'll look absolutely beautiful.

If you're stressed out or didn't get enough sleep (getting
adequate sleep is the first trick to looking beautiful and
refreshed in the morning) you may have bags under your eyes and no time to sit with cooled cucumbers or tea bags on them. Just use this tried and true model and celebrity secret; Preparation H (which contains a blood constricting and swelling reducer chemical called phenylephrine. just be
careful no to get it in your eyes!). You'll see a magical
difference in seconds, it's no wonder it's been a model and
celebrity secret for years.

Next, apply a concealer for any blemishes or spots and a quick dab under the eyes for a brightener and blend well. Dermablend - Quick-Fix Concealer has an SPF of 30 and works wonders, or if you prefer an organic version; Dr. Hauschika Concealer is a magic wand when it comes to dark circles under the eyes, blemishes, bruises, age spots, scars or even to cover freckles. Just make sure to blend it well, you don't want that deer in the headlights look.

Another great tip if you're really in a hurry is to use a
tinted moisturizer. Tinted moisturizers are so simple and
quick to use, plus they contain everything you need all in one package; a moisturizer, a foundation and a SPF; genius.

Here's a super trick for looking beautiful with minimal work. Make your eyes bright and open by applying a thin white line on the inner rims of lashes with a white eye pencil, and add a bit of silver or gold eyeshadow to the inner corners of your eyes they will really pop out and look fresh. Then follow with a quick curl of the lashes and apply mascara. Wow, in a minute you've gone from blurry to blam!

When you have no time for a shower and your hair is just a bit on the oily side you're in luck; hair powder is great for oily hair, it adds volume and is a super quick fix for looking beautiful in no time flat. Just add a little into the palm of your hand over the sink and dip your fingertips into the powder and rub into the roots of your hair, then work into the whole head and brush out the rest. Walla! Beautiful and workable hair.

So, you're now looking beautiful with a minute to spare and
notice that your nails look a bit dull and don't have time for
even a quick manicure. Just spray a little hairspray over the
nails and they'll look shiny and gorgeous like you just had
them done.