Quick Tips: Easy Morning Makeup

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Let's be real, most of us apply our morning makeup at stop signs and red lights on the way to preschool or the office. If we can squeeze the time in for our morning beauty routine, we have five minutes at best before someone or something requires our attention...and then next thing you know, you're out the door with one eye lined and a third of a blow dry.

So, we talked to some experts on how to minimize your morning routine and tested the newest products designed to cut down time in front of the mirror so you can look great in no time.

To begin your morning routine, you'll save a lot of time by keeping your cleanser in the shower, according to Angelica Smith of Angelica Beauty in Dallas, TX. In addition to saving you the time of washing your face before makeup application, it'll also rejuvenate you for the day to come.

St. Ives' new Shower Cleanser Mask ($2.99 at drugstores and supermarkets) does the trick. The 2-in-1 purifying cleanser and moisturizing mask works with the steam of the shower to remove impurities and pamper skin. Best of all, it does it all in just one minute.

Amazing Cosmetics' Amazing Concealer ($40) is a concentrated concealer that gives a depth of coverage that's greater than any concealer on the market. Completely covers under eye circles, scars, blemishes, and age spots. Don't let the price tag scare you, this tube packs enough to last a full year.

For a light alternative to foundation, mix a bit of concealer with your favorite face cream (make sure it has SPF protection) for a tinted moisturizer that provides full-face coverage.

Made of only pure, crushed minerals, i.d. bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation ($25) looks like a powder, feels like a cream and buffs on giving skin a natural luminosity. This all-in-one solution offers flawless coverage and feels as if you are not wearing any makeup at all.

Tarte's Cheekstains ($28) offer the perfect splash of color in a convenient push up gel stick. No skill required - just dab it on and go. The award-winning blush is water-based, so it won't clog pores and lasts all day.

Finish it off with Model In A Bottle ($18) - a new, breathable, matte finish setting spray, that holds foundation and eye makeup in place throughout the day and night.

After applying makeup, simply spray a fine mist on your face to seal your makeup and eliminate the need for reapplying throughout the day.

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