Super Quick Fix

Although we love all things girly and can spend hours gushing over stacks of skincare and mountains of makeup, who has the time? I love a quick fix and I’m betting a lot of you out there follow the same hectic schedule. I’ve a two year old toddler in tow, another on the way and a to-do list as long as my left arm. Chronically ten minutes behind schedule, these quick fixes are sure to free up some precious time and get you out the door in five minutes flat...

1. I love to entire time-saving Comodynes range, but my favorite is the Beauty Flash Radiant Effect, $13 for 3 count. A shock treatment for improving tone and smoothing features in record time. When applied before make-up, it clears signs of tiredness and provides smooth and bright skin within 1 minute.

2. Fake a perfect complexion with Urban Apothecary, Mineral Sheer Tint, $38. This sheer, lightweight moisturizer contains a protective SPF 20 sunscreen and a hint of color for a natural finish with a healthy glow. Fingertip application is a cinch and the coverage is long lasting, leaving you with a perfect finish every time minus the full morning routine.

3. Urban Apothecary, Mineral Sheer Radiance, $32 is embedded with micro-prisms that refract light away from wrinkles, dark spots and other imperfections, this powder takes your skin from ‘looks like you pulled an all-nighter’ to glowing and well-rested in ten seconds flat. Using a fluffy or Kabuki brush, sweep this compact over your t-zone to go from blah to ahhh!

4. Smashbox, Limitless Lip Stain, $22. A pigmented lip stain on one end and a clear gloss on the other, just apply and forget. The stain gives you flushed lips and stains put all day. Three flattering shades to choose from: 7, raspberry pink, Infinity, cherry red and Non-Stop, a burnished rose that looks great on just about everyone.

5. I’ve honestly tried every mascara under the sun. I really like Kiss Me Mascara, $24. It stays put, doesn’t run and looks great all day--- but be prepared to purchase a new tube every other month. I’ve found the formula starts to ‘tube-off’ alone after regular repeated use. It’s annoying, so I switch back and forth with Longcils, Ultra, $32. The black cream mascara is a volumizing formula for dramatic and glamorous eyes. It’s also water-resistant all day long.