11 Time-Saving Beauty Tips and Tricks

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Long Lashes Fast

When applying mascara, start at the base and gently rock sideways back and forth as you pull the wand through your lashes. This will separate your lashes while simultaneously coating them, leaving you with lashes that look twice as long.

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Texturizing Spray

For instant, head-turning texture, get yourself a sea salt texturizing spray. It's weightless mist works in as little as ten seconds so you can go from bed head to beach goddess in no time at all.

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Perfect Eyeliner Sitch

Save time by applying eyeliner and curling your eyelashes in one simple step. All you need is an eyelash curler, plus your favorite eyeliner and mascara. For a detailed how-to, check out this post on Beautylish.

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Clean Your Brushes

Make sure that you wash your makeup brushes at least once every two weeks so that you don't have to worry about excess buildup when you are getting ready in a pinch. It's tedious and you probably have more important things to do, but you'll thank yourself later.

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Multitasking Lip Product

This eye shadow, blush and lipstick in one will clear your medicine cabinet clutter while also saving you precious time. It glides on smoothly and the cream-to-powder formula makes it easy to apply on the fly, sans makeup mirror.

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Consolidate Products

Keep your skin care routine as simple as possible. This will not only save time but is also better for your complexion. Stick to the basics—cleanser, exfoliant and moisturizer—and ditch all superfluous products.

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