It’s Monday morning. You know you shouldn’t have hit that snooze button, and now you’re running late. But you can be in a rush and still look fabulous if you follow these 10 beauty tips for women on the go.

1.  Lipsticks aren’t just for lips

You won’t be rifling through your cosmetics bag because one product can do the job of three. Skip the blush and eye shadow by applying lipstick to your cheekbones, brow bones and of course, lips. Blend the colour with your fingers for an instant sun-kissed look.

2. Smudge nude pencil on inner eye rims to look more awake

You might have only slept six hours, but the world doesn’t need to know that. Adding a swipe of nude eyeliner inside the rim of your eyes will brighten them and create the illusion that you are awake, even when you aren’t.

3. Dust baby powder in your hair instead of washing it

If you can’t be bothered (or don’t have time) to shampoo your hair in the morning before work, simply toss baby powder onto your roots before you go to bed. It will soak up excess oil and absorb before you wake up. This technique works especially well for brunettes who tend to stay away from dry shampoo (because no one likes having obvious white flakes in their hair) as the powder will have completely been absorbed overnight.

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4. Create fool-proof winged eyeliner and mascara

For perfect eyeliner on the go, hold a small card angled at the corner of your eye to create a clean line. For mascara, hold the card on your eyelid while swooping the brush on lashes. You’ll end up with a salon-perfect look with minimal effort.

5. Line eyes and curl lashes at the same time

This is an especially good tip for those of you who like to kill two birds with one stone. All you have to do is run eyeliner pencil across the top bar of an eyelash curler, then curl away, for perfect liner and lashes instantly. How easy is that?

6. Use coconut oil as makeup remover

If you run out of makeup remover, or want to save on beauty products, there’s no need to run out to the shop. Coconut oil applied with a cotton ball will do the job to remove mascara, eyeshadow and eyeliner. It’s also completely natural so you won’t need to worry about any harsh chemicals touching your lovely skin.

7. Spray bobby pins with dry shampoo or hairspray before using them

Throw your hair up, and avoid the wispy, rushed look, by coating bobby pins with hairspray before pinning back loose locks to help them stay put. This method doesn’t just keep your hair in place, it also means your locks stay soft and luscious since you aren’t covering your whole head with hairspray.

8. Make your perfume last all day

Don’t you hate it when your perfume stops smelling lovely halfway through the day? If you don’t want to carry perfume in your handbag, there are a few things you can do to make sure your fragrance last longer. Simply applying the perfume to important areas like the inside of your wrists and elbows, the base of your throat, behind your eyes and behind the knees will keep the scent active. Also, remember to dab and not rub the scent around.

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9. Create ombre nails at home

Getting a manicure takes time, but you can get salon-style ombre nails with polish and a makeup sponge at home. Paint thick lines of polish horizontally on the sponge, press it on your nails and apply a quick-dry top-coat.

10. Wash your fringe (and tie back the rest of your hair)

If you’re in a rush, and your hair is looking less than its best, there’s no need to wash it all. Shampoo your fringe, do a quick blow-dry, and pull the rest back. You’ll instantly look fresh and fabulous within a few short minutes!

These tips are fantastic for those days when you can’t find enough hours in the day, but if you ever feel like kicking back and treating yourself, there’s no better feeling than booking in a luxurious treatment at a day spa or hair salon. Either way, remember that you deserve to look utterly gorgeous because you’re worth it.