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June 7th 2016 - Lisa 

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If you’re one of those girls that always sleeps in too late or find yourself constantly in a rush in the morning then this blog is a must-read. Usually if we are short on time in the morning we have two options: 1) Be late or 2) Look like an absolute mess. The good news for you late sleepers is that by following some of these tips, you can get wherever you’re going on time and look great even if you’ve hit snooze one too many times. 

1. Wash your face at night

Although you should be washing your face twice a day, if you are in a pinch then washing your face isn’t an option in the morning. I always wash my face at night very well so that if I run out of time in the morning it isn’t the end of the world. Make sure you remove every last speck of makeup (Try the Equate Beauty Wipe Away The Day Cleansing Balm) and then follow up with a facial soap, toner and moisturizer. I love the products pictured above from Equate (Available at Walmart or online). 

2. Use White Eyeliner 

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Use a white eye liner to line your bottom lash line. This will instantly wake up your face and make you look less tired even if you are still basically half asleep. It will only take you a matter of seconds but it will make such a difference. 

3. Dry Shampoo 

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If you’ve slept in it’s very unlikely that you have time to take a shower. Freshen up your limp or greasy hair with some dry shampoo. For a cheaper alternative, baby powder also works! If your hair is that bad, you can always rock a hat or cute headband. 

4. Braid or Bun It

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If you’ve tried fixing your hair with dry shampoo and it  still isn’t looking great, consider putting it into a quick bun or braid instead. 

5.. Skip Foundation 

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There simply will not be time to apply a full face of of foundation in the morning if you’re in a rush. Instead of applying a full face, consider just using concealer on your problem areas. If you feel that your complexion really needs that added coverage, use a BB cream. They are easier to blend and can be applied pretty quickly. 

6. Use a Highlighter 

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Sweeping a highlighter along your cheekbones is another makeup trick that takes virtually no time at all but makes you look instantly fresh-faced. 

7. Skip Mascara 

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Applying Mascara can be messy and time consuming. If your in a time crunch I recommend that you skip it altogether and opt for simply applying a little bit of Vaseline on your lashes instead.