11 time-saving products that'll cut your beauty routine in half
These useful (and super affordable) beauty products shave precious minutes off your makeup routine.

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11 time-saving products that will cut your beauty routine in half
CoverGirl Total Tease Mascara
With a double-sided brush and a comb at the end, this three-in-one mascara gives you length, volume and separation so you don’t have to switch tools to get long, lush lashes.
$13, shoppersdrugmart.ca

Benefit Boi-ing Brightening Concealer
Zero time for a makeup routine? This full-coverage formula brightens dark circles, conceals imperfections and stays put all day, hiding any evidence of your sleepless night in just one step.

Goody Spin Pin
If you’re constantly tying your hair up in a topknot, swap the usual elastic for this foolproof pin that offers the staying power of more than 25 bobby pins and gives you the perfect bun every time.
$7, walmart.ca

Matrix Style Link Air Dry Chill Boho
Say buh-bye to your blow dryer and smooth this cream onto towel-dried hair from root to tip instead. It calms fly-aways and frizz as you air-dry.

Jergens Moisturizer for Wet Skin with Argan Oil
Apply this non-greasy lotion post-shower (no need to wait till you’re dry) for soft, hydrated skin.
$11, rexall.ca

Garnier BB Light Nude Effect Moisturizing Cream
This goof-proof face cream is a moisturizer, BB cream and illuminator in one. It uses mineral pigments to adjust to and even out your skin tone while fading fine lines.
$20, shoppersdrugmart.ca

Aveeno Positively Radiant 60 Second In-Shower Facial
The perfect pick-me-up for tired skin when a spa visit isn’t in the cards, this creamy scrub mask works with the steam in your shower to give you radiant skin in the time it takes to lather up.
$10, walmart.ca

Batiste Heavenly Volume Dry Shampoo
Washing your hair is a luxury—dry shampoo is for every day. A few spritzes zap oily roots and make you look freshly showered.
$10, rexall.ca

Essie Speed Setter Top Coat
Ain’t nobody got time to sit around waiting for nail polish to dry. This super speedy topcoat dries in 60 seconds.
$11, londondrugs.com

Vapour Beauty Aura Multi-Use Blush in Crush
This do-it-all stick works on eyes, cheeks and lips, and is universally flattering on all skin tones. Swipe it on and blend with your fingers for a subtle hint of colour that can easily be applied at a stoplight.
$45, thedetoxmarket.ca

Yes to Cotton Facial Wipes
Mom’s bestie: a good face wipe. It nixes the need for makeup remover and instantly cleans up when your kid’s breakfast ends up on your face.
$10, shoppersdrugmart.ca

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