Whether you’ve got 15 minutes or just seconds to spare, these multi-tasking products will help you look your best in a snap.
Whether you’ve got 15 minutes or just seconds to spare, these multi-tasking products will help you look your best in a snap.
1 MINUTE . . .FEED YOUR SKIN
Simplify your routine by selecting concentrated, allin- one products. Estée Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair Intensive Recovery Ampoules make use of repairing actives to correct accumulated signs of ageing and strengthen skin. Oils take multi-tasking one step further, allowing you to skip moisturisers because of their emollient texture. Arcona’s Wine Oil is packed with antioxidants and fatty acids to help rebuild skin and improve elasticity, while Aromatherapy Associates’ Anti-Ageing Intensive Skin Treatment Oil locks in moisture and supports cellular regeneration for smoother, plumper skin.
30 SECONDS . . .READ MY LIPS
Nothing makes a woman look more put-together than a quick swipe of lipstick. Just stick to formulas that offer sheer to medium coverage. Shiseido’s Rouge Rouge contains red-based pigments to flatter Asian skin tones and keeps lips moisturised with its creamy texture. Chanel’s Rouge Coco Stylo is rich yet lightweight, making it ideal for quick touch-ups; or try Givenchy’s Rouge Interdit Vinyl if you prefer a shinier finish.
15 MINUTES . . .SKIN PERFECTORS
Give your complexion an instant boost with at-home masks. Drench your skin in moisture with Fresh’s Rose Face Mask, which contains plumping ingredients to banish fine lines. Natura Bissé’s Oxygen Finishing Mask resuscitates dull skin and eliminates signs of fatigue for a healthy, well-rested glow.
15 SECONDS . . .SCENT APPEAL
A few spritzes of the right scent can take you from drab to fab. Our new favourite? Gucci’s Bamboo EDT, which blends fresh citrus notes with luminous florals for sheer elegance. Similarly, BOSS’ Hugo Woman blends sophisticated ingredients like jasmine, black tea and osmanthus—perfect for everyday wear. Or go casual with Marc Jacobs’ Cucumber EDT, a refreshing blend of cucumber, lotus leaf and freesia accents.
30 SECONDS . . .ROYAL FLUSH
A touch of blush can do wonders to enliven a tired face. NYX’s Ombré Blush combines two colours with a gradation effect and doubles up as a highlighter, while Clé de Peau Beauté’s Face Luminizer imparts a lit-from-within radiance on all skin tones. If you’re really strapped for time, simply sweep the universally flattering Blush in Orgasm by NARS onto the apples of your cheeks.
2 MINUTES . . .HIT IT OFF
Not only do micellar cleansing waters remove traces of makeup effectively, they are also super gentle on skin. Some of them even come infused with botanical extracts to help balance and tone skin. Kenzoki’s Amazing Cleansing Water contains ginger plant essence to energise skin cells for optimal cellular activity. Bioderma’s Sébium H20 Micelle Solution contains purifying minerals to help regulate sebum production and Bella Skincare’s Eau Thermale Jonzac Soothing Micellar Water uses organic chamomile extract to soothe inflammation-prone skin.
1 MINUTE . . .ACE OF BASE
Achieving a flawless complexion requires effort but you can get pretty close to perfection even if you’re in a rush with the right base products. M.A.C’s Lightful C SPF50/PA++++ Quick Finish Compact brightens skin tone and fights dullness while Clarins’ BB Beauty Perfector SPF30/PA+++ evens out skin tone and protects skin thanks to its antioxidant-rich formula. For those with blemish-prone skin, Laura Mercier’s non-greasy Foundation Primer Blemish-less helps regulate sebum and ensures a semimatte finish.
