Not the kind of girl whose bathroom cupboards are stocked with night creams and cleansers? (Well, ones you actually remember to use, anyway?) If so you're in the lazy girl beauty camp - the crew who consider the face wipe shower a legit routine not just when you're at Glasto. Which is totally fine in our book - no judgement here - but if you're going to practice slovenly beauty habits, at least make them a little bit rooted in things that are going to help your hair/skin/life.
Here's how:
**"Refresh" That Dirty Laundry Right
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Febreeze is something that should never leave your University halls, and preferably not enter them too, because nice girls clean their clothes on a regular basis. But if you still find yourself picking out that silk shirt from the washing basket (because, seriously - who has time to do hand washing?), then at least do yourself a favour and invest in the considerably less synthetic smelling The Library of Fragrance's Fresh Laundry EDT, £15. With a clean, musky scent that conjures up the smell of freshly washed laundry. Even if it's anything but (side note: this principle should not be used on underwear. That requires washing.)
Maximise Snooze Time But Cutting Down Shower Time
Mornings are made for making the most of the snooze button, so we're all for products that minimise getting ready time. If you're of the same thinking, try switching your two-part shampoo and conditioning routine for Aussie’s excellent Aussome Shampoo and Conditioner, £4.69, which makes remarkably light work of cleaning, volume-boosting and detangling.
Face Wipes Count As Cleansers, Right?
If you a) can’t be bothered with cleansers and swear by facial wipes, or b) wake up more than twice monthly to discover that you didn’t clean your face at all before bedtime, then you're probably resigned to being a lazy girl beauty wise for life. Which means you at least need a face wipe that'll do good things for your face. Infused with repairing plant oil and rosewater This Works In Transit No Trace Wipes, £17, are the best. Loved by beauty editors and models alike, they own an unparalleled ability to whisk away impurities and makeup while boosting moisture levels too.
Blow Drys Are Hard Work. So Make Them Count
Another time-saving hair recommendation comes courtesy of Redken Pillow Proof Express Primer, £11.85. A a recent addition to our regime and a must for lazy types, it boasts an awesome ability to speed up blow dry time, offers unrivaled heat protection benefits, strengthens hair to prevent breakage and makes blow drys look smooth for minimum two days. All that for just a few spritzes onto damp locks before blowdrying.
Take The Monotony Out Of Manicures
If you’re anything like us we expect there are times when you want a mani but just cannot be arsed with base and topcoat, even though you know skipping the aforementioned will stain your nails beds and result in a manicure that lasts only a few hours. Luckily, Revlon have come to the rescue with their Colorstay Gel Envy Longwear Varnishes, £6.99, which incorporate an inbuilt base coat so that you can skip that stage. Our favorite shade? The sexy scarlet Roulette Rush.
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This article originally appeared on The Debrief.