Stain in Lip Gloss

The Question:Dear Belinda,I am a girl who, for a long time now, has spent more than enough time getting ready in the mornings. However, I recently started a new job which requires me to wake up earlier than before and, to be quite honest, I dread waking up earlier than I have to. How can I make time to get ready and look my best in the mornings without having to wake up so early? Please help!Sincerely,Sleeping BeautyBelinda Says...Dear Sleeping Beauty,As a personal  fan of slumber, I completely understand your concern. Luckily, there are many fabulous products these days that will help you save time, on top of keeping you pretty. Two-in-one products cut time-consuming beauty corners, as well as take up less space on your vanity. My first tip for saving time in the morning is to shower the night before. This will cut back a significant amount of time in the morning and let you spend more time perfecting your look.There are four must-have, time-saving products you should definitely get your hands on; they will have you primped and out the door faster than your can say "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!" (because let's be real, anything else wouldn't give you enough time).Tinted Moisturizer - This is an absolute must. After you've washed your face and pat-dried, apply your choice of tinted moisturizer. It will lock in your face's moisture while evening skin tone and covering any small blemishes.Curling Mascara - Toss that eyelash curler to the side and let your mascara do the job. A good curling mascara let's you add that va-va-voom to your lashes with just a swoop of a brush.Lip & Cheek Stain - This is the ultimate beauty quick-fixer-upper. No more fussing with powders, brushes, tubes, etc. Just use the same product for both lips and cheeks!Dry Shampoo - This little hair helper is having a major moment and it's no surprise thanks to it's time-saving ability. While it does not replace washing your hair all together, it's the perfect in-between-washes solution for refreshing your hair and giving it a little extra boost.If you're looking for more great, 2-in-1 beauty products to try, check out our Multi-functional Beauty shopping guide. It will get you off to a good start. Until next time, happy stylin'!All the best,BelindaHave a question for Belinda? Send an email to belinda [at] smarter.com with all of your fashion inquiries. I may not be able to answer everyone’s questions, but I will try to get to as many as possible. Be sure to stay tuned for next week’s Ask Belinda Column, the next one may be yours! ... more