This is a sponsored review from BlogHer and OLAY.
On most days I am rushing out of the house…throwing clothes on…splashing on some makeup…hoping to not be late to wherever I am going. If you are like me, the perfect beauty routine is quick but still pulled together. In order to achieve this you need less product…but the few you do use to be quality and purposeful.
When I am busy or tired it is easy to run out of the house with my sweats on and no makeup. As I get older I am beginning to realize the importance of being pulled together {I’m not in college anymore and cannot just roll out of bed and go places???}. I now see why my mom always told me I needed to wear sunscreen, drink lots of water, and eat healthy. Not only do they affect the functional part of my body but it also affects the appearance of my skin.
My beauty routine consists of a moisturizer with sunscreen, a little foundation, and some eye shadow and eye liner. In the morning I try to eat something filling and healthy to get me through my morning workout. Throughout the rest of the day I try to fill up on as much water, fruits, and vegetables…in between and during meals. When I am able to accomplish these few but important elements of the day, I know I am taking care of my body for today and in the long run.
A new addition to my beauty routine is Olay’s Total Effects Line and Dark Circle Minimizing Brush. It is super easy and quick to apply. You push the bottom button and a little bit of the cream squirts into the brush {this is very exciting by the way!} and you just brush it under the eye. It tightens skin around the eyes, keeping me looking young and youthful. It takes only a few seconds and I know that I am helping reduce any darkness under my eyes.
So here is the fun part…tell me what you do in your beauty routine when you are feeling rushed or tired. Let’s learn from one another’s secrets! And for commenting, you will be entered to win a $100 Spa Finder gift card!
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98 comments:
Ah, feeling rushed and tired. I know how that goes! When I am not feeling my best I love a quick swipe of lip gloss or lipstick. I rarely wear it, so it is a pick-me-up and "look alive" trick on the days where I wanted to hit the snooze button ten more times. :)
I know this feeling all to often!
To make me feel "put together" and rested I apply my kitten Stila smudge pot no other eyeshadow and in the corners of my eyes I use a brightening eyeshadow to make my eyes look rested.
This makes me feel much better!
xoxo
My beauty routine usually consists of mascara & maybe lip gloss, very, very minimal. But, I've found that using face wipes that clean my face & remove makeup are a perfect way to simplify at the end of the day.
Being a mother of 2 little ones, I am always running late... but years of horrible skin means I can not leave the house without make up. I always start with a fresh clean face, follwed with a tinted moisturizer with SPF. a thin layer of mineral powder, mascary (as my daughter calls it) and chap stick. When I go out somewhere nice, like a date night, my beauty routine is a little more involved.
I simplify my beauty routine when I'm in a hurry by just using mascara and lip gloss! Enough to make me still feel confident :)
aubreyfick@yahoo.com
When I don't have time to blow dry my hair in the morning I like to put it up in a bun while it is still wet. This gets my wet hair out of my way while I'm rushing to get out the door. Once I'm in the car I let it down and by the time it to work it is dry and has some body to it!
Well, I'm older and know the importance of moisturizers and sunscreen. :-) I love using an under eye gel in the warm weather to reduce the puffiness. I also keep it in the refrigerator.
Thanks for the opportunity to win! LOVE Olay products especially.
Pat
Now that I have 2 kids, I simplify my beauty routine by using moisturizer with sunscreen and wearing lip gloss instead of lipliner and lipstick. I still need my eye shadow and eye liner though!
I start with my yonka eye cream for puffy eyes/dark circles and leave that on while I make a big pot of coffee....quickly wash the face, apply my smashbox green-tinted face primer, concealer on the awful spots, powder, bronzer, eyeshadow and mascara. Oh...and fill in the brows so I look like I HAVE eyes. That's my bare minimum....but it realy doesn't take me much longer to contour the cheekbones, add a touch of blush, eyeliner and "fancy" shadow. Would love the opportunity to win! THANK YOU!
i skip the fancy eye make up and just go for mascara
karinaroselee at gmail dot com
i minimize to lotion and lip balm when i'm short on time. hydrated skin helps a lot.
songyueyu at gmail
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I simplify my beauty routine by not wearing make-up at all some days! :-)
thanks!
kmassmanATgmailDOTcom
I simplify my beauty routine by just wearing eye liner and not mascara when I'm strapped for time because I already have pretty dark eyelashes. Random right?
Thanks for the chance to win!
newlywedsnextdoor@gmail.com
Tinted moisterizer and a pony tail holder is how I simplify my beauty routine!
My rush routine is moisturizer (always), powder on the face to give some color, eyeshadow, a very quick swoop of eyeliner and mascara - put lip gloss on while I'm driving :)
JoAnn - joanie7k@gmail.com
I've simplified my makeup routine by switching to mineral makeup & mascara. It literally takes me 5 minutes in the morning to get ready, and with a 4 month old in tow, that's perfect! Plus, I love how light it feels on my face. I also shower at night & dry my hair then (the longest thing for me in my beauty routine), so I can just brush, straighten, or pull back & go in the morning, depending on how I'm feeling. I'm a lot less picky about what I look like these days, which is an awesome feeling. :)
katieharrison13 at gmail dot com
I simpify my beauty routine by drying my hair naturally and just wearing tinted moisterizer, mascara and lip gloss.
s2s2 at comcast dot net
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when i'm rushed i just use some concealor and foundation. On work days though I have to
do the works!
debbiebellows(at)gmail(dot)com
i tweeted here:
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I think lip gloss is probably the best bet. Make sure you wash your face well. That's about it.
lauren51990 at aol dot com
I make sure I drink lots of water everyday. I also use just moisturizer and lipstick on a daily basis.
Thanks.
Gosh, I wish I can simplify my routine. I'm 35 and trying to get to a better routine but I have a LOT of products and makeup. If all fails, a moisturizer is a must for me (with SPF)
I simplify my routine sometimes by not putting foundation on, and only putting eye-shadow, mascara, and blush on. I can usually get by with these three things.
I don't wash my hair (it's naturally wavy) and instead brush it against the part and then back again for instant volume!
i will just watch my face with soap
Ugh I have the palest skin, practically an albino! So of course I have had these raccoon eyes since I was like five. So I try to put concealer under my eyes and bright eye shadow. And I do it as quickly as possible because I'm pretty much rolling out of bed and throwing on jeans, haha.
I simplify my beauty routine by just using a SPF tinted moisturizer and chap-stick. Thank you.
powder and chapstick mrs.mommyyatgmail
When I am tired, I use only soap and water.
rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com
I don't always wear makeup.
slb3334@gmail.com
Well, when I'm rushed, I'm usually just a blush & mascara girl, but I NEVER, EVER forget the under eye concealer - I inherited dark circles from my mother so I'm very anxious to try this new product out!
When I am rushed I reach for the concealer and go.
i don't have much a routine - just keep it simple and natural ;-) When in a rush its just a dab of powder and blush
Two words - dry shampoo! It's a great way to get a second day out of your hair without washing and blow drying!
Tarah
tarah716[at]ymail.com
I keep the core products I need to get ready quickly on my bathroom counter. Then I put them on fast and am out the door
simplify my beauty routine by just using lotion
wash my face in the shower - saves time and mess
tvollowitz at aol dot com
I just throw on some powder and go out the door
I usually just put some gel in my hair.
hellrzr(at)juno(dot)com
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i simplify my beauty routine by not wearing any makeup
My beauty routine is pretty simple, mascara, eye liner and lip gloss! calvad at aol dot com
IF I AM GOING TO BE LATE, I SKIP THE BEAUTY ROUTINE. OTHERWISE ITS MASCARA & EYE LINER FOR ME! THANKS! kytah00@yahoo.com
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My routine is nothing other than cleaning my face night and morning. Then a little moisturizer.
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My makeup routine is simpler when I wear a quality moisturizer. My makeup then goes on much more smoothly and evenly.
Thanks for a great giveaway!
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when i am tired i skip my eye cream and use a face lotion that is safe near my eyes to save a step
nannypanpan at gmail.com
My beauty routine is to wake up before everyone else and just spend a few minutes relaxing in a hot shower. The day goes by so much better after that. God Bless.
THANKS for the AWESOME GIVEAWAY!!!
Scott Martin
spmartin122@gmail.com
I always use my Olay Regenerist cream. Easy and good. Done.
When i'm rushing, which I ALWAYS AM, I simplify my routine by using only what I need to cover any spots or blemishes and give my self a little color. Basically I let my hair air dry )after putting no frizz serum in it), apply concealer to my dark circles and any blemishes on my face, use a blush brush to apply bronzing powder on my whole face, blush my cheeks, and apply some Carmex to my very dry lips. And in about 2 minutes... Sun kissed beach bunny!
Autumn - amswanton@yahoo.com
When I am feeling rushed or tired, I just do the minimum. I don't apply full makeup. I will only use Concealer, Lip Fusion Lip Gloss and Lipstick.
Thank You!! :)
aliaskys (at) yahoo . com
I cut out the extras and stick with the basics.
I try to stick to the basics when I am strapped for time. Go for a fresh,
clean face with a little blush, some mascara, and lip gloss
gina.m.maddox (at) gmail (dot) com
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I use a foundation with moisturizer in it, kill 2 birds with one stone!
I work nights, sleep days, and often broken sleep at that. I'm never in the mood to spend much time on my routine, so luckily washing with Noxzema and moisturizing with Clinique does the trick for me!
On the rare times I go out though this might be a really nice addition to the bit of foundation and blush I use. Your review is appreciated.
A clean face, a tan, and some mascara!
shannocnarman at yahoo dot com
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(previous email address is incorrect!)
When in a rush, I slap on some original Oil of Olay and a bit of lip gloss and I'm good to go.
By saving time I shampoo and condition my hair and cleanse my face while takking my shower.
When I'm in a rush, I let my hair air dry while I'm in the car driving.
i use some dry shampoo and put on some mascara and mineral foundation
addictedtorodeo at gmail dot com
I'm always in a rush to get out so I stop at moisturizer and SPF 40 if needed.
hlee99 (at) gmail (dot) com
I always use moisturizer. sometimes concealer.
eugeniewu-at-gmail-dot-com
My secret is drink lots of water and get plenty of sleep.
Thanks for the contest.
I do the bare minimum of concealer and mascara. honeypie411 at yahoo dot com
I can always find time for a good clean and moisturize.
ky2here at msn dot com
Just some lipstick and blush when in a hurry or a touch of eyeshadow
I make sure I put on mascara, moisturizer, and lip gloss ESPECIALLY when I'm rushed or tired...makes me feel a bit better!
wolverina401 at gmail dot com
If I'm in a hurry I just put on some moisturizer and bronzer.
nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)net
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Sometimes I hit the snooze button too many times--then I use the tinted moisturizer, mascara, and lip gloss.
kakihararocks@gmail.com
My "Oh NO!?!" routine is some deoderant, some mascara, hair in a ponytail, and a little lip gloss. Fortunately, I can still get away with this!
pauline15_01 at hotmail dot com
When I'm short on time, I'll simplify by putting on my moisturizer (w/spf) and some lip gloss. Moisturizer makes any face look immediately better and you gotta have the sun protection too. Thanks!
pjgirl74 at aol dot com
Well as I'm feeling rushed and tired. I just use some foundation, mascara and lip gloss. A touch of concealer for under my dark circle eyes.
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Get as much sleep as possible and use a great moisturizer
When I'm rushed I leave off the mascara. It always goes on bad when I'm in a hurry anyway.
3oink63moo484@gmail.com
I add a dab of vaseoline to my eyes and lips.
Diane Baum
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Some days I skip everything except mascara and concealer.
When I am feeling tired, I make it a point to wash my face and apply Olay moisturizer. I never fall asleep with make up on no matter how tired I am.
I Tweeted about the giveaway!
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I simplify buy using a good face wash, moistuizer that has a sunscreen, then masacara and lip gloss
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I just throw on eyeliner.
hebert024 at aoldot com
I use a combination tinted moisturizer/sunblock all in one. It saves the effort of using separate products.
runningmatey at hotmail dot com
Here's my very tired beauty routine, which is usually at might after a 12 hour shift, teeth brush, face washed with a mild Olay cleanser and a nice moisturizer, its great for this lovely lady who turned 50 this year! mjjaegly@yahoo.com
http://twitter.com/LuckyDuckyToo/status/69541750997389312
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Tweet:http://twitter.com/#!/marilynjaegly/status/69542636318498816 mjjaegly@yahoo.com
When I am feeling rushed I only use mascara and lip gloss! i feel rushed most day! Thanks for the giveaway!
dana10879@yahoo.com
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http://twitter.com/#!/SETexasMama/status/69560769750118400
skip the makeup if i need to
Thanks for the entry!
Janna Johnson
jannajanna@hotmail.com
I simplify my beauty routine when I just put some powder on my face, a lipstick and that's it.. :) choosing great brands that would look simple but fabulous. :)
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