30 Minute Morning Beauty Routine

Continuing the series of posts on morning beauty routines no matter how much time you have, here are some tips that you can use when you have a little more time.

For Your Face...
After washing your face, apply a hydrating face mask and leave on for 3 minutes. Follow up with your regular face moisturizer (with a minimum SPF of 15).

For Your Make Up...
Pull out your tweezers and get ready to pluck. A nicely groomed pair of eyebrows polishes your look more than you know. Be sure to be in a natural light (I like to do mine in my car!), follow your natural shape, getting rid of stray hairs and removing any extra hairs under your brow line. Set the shape with brow gel or hand cream. Then sweep your eyelids with a powder shadow from lash line to crease.

For Your Body...
Slather on foot cream, put on a pair of cotton socks and let the hydration soften and sooth your soles. Treat your self to a full manicure... two coats of polish and top coat.

For Your Hair...
Blow drying can actually be good for your hair...if you use a creamy hair mask or deep conditioning treatment. When applying focus on the middle and ends of your hair and leave it on for about 20 minutes. The blast it with a dryer- the heat will help the emollient penetrate

5 Minute Morning Beauty Routine

Yesterday I posted some quick tips if you only have one minute before you get out the door in the morning. If you only have 5 minutes - here are a few more tips:

For your face:
After cleansing apply a hydrating face mask; leave it on for three minutes, then rinse it off. Next apply a moisturizer. Look for ones that meet your skin type needs- whether it is for oily, dry or combination skin.

For you Makeup:
Apply a gel-based blush (which is more translucent than a powder blush), blend it in with your fingertips, then top with a powder bronzer. The combination creates a natural-looking , healthy flush. Add color (and softness) to your lips with an emollient lip balm in a berry or burgundy hue.

For your Body:
Use a body lotion that is scented with your favorite fragrance. Apply a deodorant that provides odor and antiperspirant protection.

For your Hair:
If your style has gone flat overnight, freshen up your look with a styling cream- which won't leave your hair gunky like second-day hair spray can.

Morning Beauty Routines- For Every Schedule

Whether you have one minute- or 30- here's how to get ready:

If your mornings are unpredictable, chances are your beauty routine is too. But that doesn't mean you can't look beautiful in next to no time at all. Follow this guide to look pulled together in as little as a minute.

If you want to spend one minute...

...on your face:
cleansing cloths- which remove dirt and make up while gently exfoliating-are super quick and nix the need for a washcloth. And if you use cloths containing moisturizers, you can cut your morning skin-care routine down to one step.

... on your Makeup:
Mascara, mascara, mascara! If you have time for only one thing, this little tube is it! Use a formula that curls and lengthens and you can skip the clunky curler.

...on your body:
Wash with a mild bar or body wash with moisturizer. For exfoliation, use a pouf. And if your tub/shower has those non-skid decals on the floor, rub your feet on them. The sand paper-like texture will get rid of rough, callused skin.

Check back tomorrow- for additional tips when you have 5 or more minutes.....