The ultimate time saving essential is the Garnier Micellar Water. When I'm very tight for time, I like to use this micellar water in place of my regular cleanser and toner. There's no need to wash or rinse and a little of this micellar water on a cotton pad is great at wiping away any post nighttime grease and grime in an instant.
Filling in my brows at 7am is not my main priority, but the Maybelline Brow Drama is a brow product that deserves a lot more love and attention here on BBA. This tinted brow gel has been a staple in my makeup routine for around a year and a product I reach for every morning. It adds just enough colour to darken my brows and fills in sparse areas in seconds. It's effortless to apply, requiring zero precision and the result is natural, yet groomed.
The bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream is your moisturiser, primer, coverage and SPF all in one. It's a great multipurpose product to add to your morning line up. Applied using my fingers the lightweight formula, helps to correct uneven skin tone, increase hydration, brightens, works on dark circles and offers a fresh natural coverage which is great for an everyday basis. If this bareMinerals base it out of your budget mix a little moisturiser with your foundation.
I usually shower and wash my hair in the evening, which frees up a little more time in the morning. But one way I like to lengthen the time between hair washes is with a spritz of dry shampoo. Dry shampoo and I have not always got on; I've got a sensitive scalp and find that brands such as Batiste irritate it further. However, the COLAB dry shampoo range is great. It doesn't irritate, absorbs any oil making it look and feel fresh again and it smells good too. Not something I would reach for before a date night, but it's without a doubt an early morning must have.
Maybelline New York Color Tattoo 24hr Cream Eyeshadow £4.99
Another Maybelline product has been thrown into the morning mix in the form of a cream eyeshadow. Cream formulas mean no faffing around with brushes and the Maybelliner New York Color Tattoo 24hr Cream Eyeshadows is instant eye makeup in a pot, is effortless to apply and long lasting. Two of my favourite shades are 'Creamy Beige' and the cult classic 'On And On Bronze'.
Another Maybelline product has been thrown into the morning mix in the form of a cream eyeshadow. Cream formulas mean no faffing around with brushes and the Maybelliner New York Color Tattoo 24hr Cream Eyeshadows is instant eye makeup in a pot, is effortless to apply and long lasting. Two of my favourite shades are 'Creamy Beige' and the cult classic 'On And On Bronze'.
Stila Convertible Color Dual Lip and Cheek Cream £16.00
One way to quickly perk up your face is with a touch of peach blush. The Stila Convertible Color Dual Lip And Cheek Cream in Petunia is my favourite cream blush. Applied with my fingers, I like to dab the creamy balm onto my cheeks and it instantly brightens my complexion, making me appear more awake. The double duty 'convertible' product can be used on both your cheeks and lips too!
One way to quickly perk up your face is with a touch of peach blush. The Stila Convertible Color Dual Lip And Cheek Cream in Petunia is my favourite cream blush. Applied with my fingers, I like to dab the creamy balm onto my cheeks and it instantly brightens my complexion, making me appear more awake. The double duty 'convertible' product can be used on both your cheeks and lips too!