When school is in session, mornings can be quite hectic, and sometimes your skin, hair, and makeup are the last things on your mind — yes, it takes time to actually style your hair, care for your skin, and apply makeup. Also, there’s the fact that you might sleep through your alarm clock — especially if you were up late studying! But, no matter your (late) morning circumstances, there are still things you can do to look great. We rounded up these top pro tips to try and make it easier for you to look your beautiful best — no matter how little time you have!
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Prep your skin by using a face mask. Anything that you can do to keep your skin in peak condition will make things easier when it comes to your morning makeup application. There are masks custom geared toward every skin type, from dry to oily. Since these formulas are often super concentrated, they can serve as an all-in-one that replaces your multi-step, morning skincare application. “Adding masks to your regimen can be a huge boost,” adds Dhaval G. Bhanusali, MD. “This is a good way to remove excess oils that build up and give you the matte look that blends well with makeup.” Try Clean & Clear Deep Action 60 Second Oil Free Shower Mask.
Nighttime is the right time for you to prep your hair for next-day waves. Skip the irons and try this tip from celebrity hairstylist, Danny Jelaca: Sleep with your hair wrapped in four buns – two above your ears and two at the nape of your neck. “This will give you amazing, smooth beach waves the next morning,” he says. For smoother strands in the morning, sleep with damp hair in a nylon stocking. “Comb damp hair straight and twist,” advises Danny. “Put your damp hair in a nylon stocking and twist into a bun for day-ready smooth hair.”
Keep skin protected throughout the day and moisturize with a good multi-tasking SPF. Harmful sun rays can not only exacerbate hyperpigmentation, but they can also lead to skincare woes you might want to avoid in the future. “It’s very important to make SPF a staple in your morning routine to help prevent sun damage, wrinkles, and even skin cancer,” says Adriana Lombardi, MD. Try Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30. In other words, sunscreen is a necessary step that you should be incorporating into your morning year-round. The easiest way to streamline application is to find one that also contains other properties, like brightening and hydrating.
If you only have time to use one beauty product, pick bronzer. “Bronzer is key,” says MAC Cosmetics senior artist, Michelle Clark. “It helps give skin a soft glow on the cheeks and the nose.” Bronzer can be applied all over the face using a fluff brush to add an instant flush of color, causing the skin to look more awake than how you actually might feel. You can even quickly apply bronzer slightly underneath the cheekbones for some light contouring action. Try MAC Cosmetics Bronzing Powder in Refined Golden.
Make sure you have the correct products on deck to treat your skin type. It’s always best to have all of the skincare products for your needs neatly organized and accessible so you can quickly apply everything from cleanser to acne medication when in a morning rush. “The overall goal of a teenage skincare regimen should be: cleansing, treatment, prevention,” says Dr. Lombardi. “It is possible to accomplish this in three quick and easy steps taking no more than 2-3 minutes that can easily be added into your morning routine.”
Try using your makeup in different ways. Don’t get stuck on the idea that cosmetics can only be used in one area! Using your makeup in various ways will definitely help to cut your morning application time in half. “I am a big fan of the Infallible Pro-Matte Gloss,” says L’Oreal Paris celebrity makeup artist, Sir John. “This stuff is not only the best for your lips, but you can use it as a cream blush. I love to pair the lips and cheeks with similar color families. Take the gloss on your fingertip and just tap it into your cheeks for a little pop of color.”
Avoid detangling curly hair in the morning by sleeping with your hair up. Keep curly hair looking fresh and frizz-free in the morning by moisturizing it at night with hair oil likeAveda Dry Remedy Daily Moisturizing Oil. Then, pull all of your hair up into a high ponytail. The next day, let the hair down, and your curls will be ready to go!
Don’t sleep in your makeup. “While I always hope my patients use a gentle cleanser or oil at night to remove makeup, realistically, people often forget or say they don’t have the energy,” says Dr. Bhanusali. Sleeping in makeup can lead to serious breakouts, so if you can’t make it to the sink for a proper cleansing, Dr. Bhanusali suggests keeping easy-to-use face wipes (like Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes) nearby.
Plan out your beauty look the night before. Much like you would lay out the clothes you want to wear each day, do the same for your beauty products! This will save you from wasting time searching for things and allow you the chance to properly care for your skin, apply your makeup, and style your hair quickly and efficiently.
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