5 Lazy Girl Hacks To Get Amazing Hair & Makeup With Little Effort

By Karmen on 25 Feb 2020

Digital Editor

Has severe RBF but is fairly jolly and carefree on the inside. Degree of life satisfaction is heavily influenced by food.

Ain't nobody got time to spend hours getting ready in the morning! Still, we want to look our best every day, and it's definitely possible. ?

We have five simply hacks for our fellow lazy girls to get amazing hair and makeup with minimal effort. ?‍♀️

Keep reading to find out more!

#1 Skip foundation

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Instead of applying a full face of foundation which takes time to blend, spot-conceal blemishes! Simply blot concealer on blemishes and red areas on your skin. This takes just seconds and will make you look instantly more awake. Although your skin might not be 100% flawless, you'll still have a brighter and more even complexion.

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Try the Becca Light Shifter Brightening Concealer ($44) that uses light shifting pigments to instantly brighten the complexion. With a lightweight, buildable coverage, it diffuses imperfections while adding natural luminosity.

#2 All-in-one products

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Makeup is a skill and it can take time and effort to master different looks. If you're feeling lazy and want an easy makeup look, use an all-in-one product that you can simply dab on and go!

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The Nudestix Magnetic Lip Plush Paints Liquid Lipstick ($42) can be applied on your lips, cheeks and eyes to brighten and add a healthy colour to your complexion. It comes in plush, luxurious soft nudes in a feather-light, velvet texture that is non-drying and long wearing.

#3 My-lips-but-better lipstick shades

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Bold colours look amazing but can take time and effort to apply and touchup throughout the day so it looks pristine. A more fuss-free option is to choose a flattering shade that's close to your natural lip colour but enhances it!

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The Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick ($50) in Pillow Talk is an iconic matte, nude-pink lipstick loved by celebrities and supermodels to create fuller looking lips. As the colour looks natural, you can easily apply it on the go and without a lip liner.

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For those with darker skin tones, go for the Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick ($50) in Pillow Talk Intense which is a darker shade that will give you a luminous, full-bodied pout.

Check out more lipsticks that will give your a my-lips-but-better look!

#4 Dry shampoo

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If your hair is flat and greasy, skip the hassle of styling your hair and simply spritz on some dry shampoo!

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Try the Ouai Super Dry Shampoo which will be launched in Sephora stores and online on 12 March! It cleans, detoxifies and adds volume to your hair with volcanic minerals, rice starch, and rhodiola rosea extract. Your hair will be instantly refreshed and more voluminous with pretty much zero effort. ?‍♀️

#5 Overnight braids

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For gorgeous natural waves without hair tools, simply braid your hair in two sections and sleep in it. In the morning, undo the braids to get lovely waves instantly!

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To make the waves last all day, spritz on the IGK 1-800-Hold-Me no-crunch flexible hold hairspray ($40). This brightening hair spray uses hi-shine micro-light reflectors to give a subtle, healthy glow to all hair types and colour. This new hairspray will also be launched in Sephora on 12 March! Check out more ways you can curl your hair without a hair curler!

If you'd like to further embrace your lazy nature, check out eight things you need in your life to make it so much more efficient and convenient.