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17th Feb 2020

Here are 6 beauty hacks to speed up your morning routine and make you look alive

Rebecca O'Keeffe

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You’re welcome…

Mornings are hard.

It can be fairly tricky to find the strength to get up and do a full face of makeup (I rarely bother tbh).

However, there are so many cheeky little ways we can look more alive in the morning, without any real effort.

So, here are a few gorge beauty hacks that’ll speed up your morning routine, while ensuring you look stun.

I’ve also included some product suggestions btw – thank me later…

Use highlighter to enhance everything.

Mix a liquid highlighter into foundation, moisturiser or your serum for a pretty glow on cheekbones, brows, cupids bow – wherever! Great way to bring an inner glow when you are really not feeling it!

I Recommend:  IsaDora Strobing Fluid Highlighter 

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Invest in a superhero.

Hydra by Skin Formulas has hyaluronic acid – cheat the plump rehydrated look when you really aren’t feeling it.

We Recommend: Skin Formulas HYDRA Hyaluronic Serum

Get clever with concealer.

Use your concealer to cover up dark circles and redness but also to highlight your t-zone. Grab a colour that is a few shades lighter than your complexion and blend it across the centre of your forehead, down the bridge of your nose and onto your chin with a dampened makeup sponge.

I Recommend: IsaDora Light Up Brightening Cushion Concealer and Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge

Apply Dry Shampoo the Night before

Use your dry shampoo before you go to bed and sleep with your hair in a bun for lasting volume and texture the next day. This helps soak up excess oils overnight, and speeds up morning routines – win|win.

I Recommend: Batiste Original Dry Shampoo

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Use products that double up.

Get much needed extra-sleep time by using multi-use products that can add an instant brightening effect. Think about using a highlighter to brighten and highlight the eye area and features. A practical makeup must have, as it can also be used as a base eyeshadow too.

I Recommend: IsaDora Eye Lift Duo Highlighter

Get extra sleep.

Yes really, you always looking ready for the day if you’ve had a decent night’s kip. Get some helping hands to catch those extra ZZZs with a sleep balm – nothing like a great rested sleep to help you look refreshed, recharged and ready to take on the day.

I Recommend: Sleep Through by Lucy Wolfe Relaxing Rub

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