Beauty Tips

Lazy Girl's Guide to Grooming

Are you too lethargic to have anything that even slightly resembles a beauty routine? We've got your back, lazy girls. Here's a slew of shortcuts to help even the most indolent among us get with the grooming program

by Cinya Burton

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Stock up on wipes There's a towelette for everything these days. You can apply your sunscreen, remove makeup, and even fix your hair with these mess-free tools that only require a quick swipe. A few of our favorites? Ted Gibson Hair Sheets, $25, which smooth pesky flyaways; Supergoop Sunscreen Swipes with Zinc, $34, which provide UV protection; and Earth Therapeutics Tea Tree Oil Foot Wipes, $5.99, which clean and cool toes and feet.

Celebrity makeup artist Tina Turnbow (clients include Olivia Wilde and Claire Danes) recommends cleansing cloths that contain calming ingredients such as aloe vera, cucumber, and chamomile to prevent irritation. We suggest Yes To Cucumbers Facial Towelettes, $5.99.

Washington D.C.-based dermatologist Elizabeth Tanzi, MD, says despite the convenience these towelettes provide, hitting the sink is still essential to avoid breakouts. "Cleansing wipes are great but I advise my patients to give their face a full wash at least every two to three days."

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I'm not a morning person, so this article was fun to read. I'm definitely all about the multipurpose makeup -- BB cream, lip/cheek stain, chubby eye pencil for perfectly smudge eyeliner. The suncreen wipes are new to me though, sounds really promising (though my BB cream already has SPF).

by LindaDD Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 07:09PM Report as inappropriate

I just started to understand the appeal of wipes. The are pretty handy on the go. I like the Dickinson's Witch Hazel Towelettes

by Helmi Friday, May 3, 2013 at 09:50AM Report as inappropriate

I'm not really into cutting corners, but that didn't make this article any less fun to read!

by tallredamanda Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 09:35AM Report as inappropriate

The BB cream spicialy the garnier one is just not that good and oily and seems to cover nothing I've try applying it with my hand and few diff brushes am just not a big fan

by Zsayyar Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 04:24AM Report as inappropriate

The Garnier BB Cream in "Light/Medium" (it's lightest shade) is very dark! If you have fair skin I would pass.

by Chris213 Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 06:52AM Report as inappropriate

I love multipurpose products, but scented deodorant will always be gross to me.

by unfamiliargirl Friday, April 12, 2013 at 12:05PM Report as inappropriate

I love multi-purpose products -- I thought I was the only person using mineral bronzing powder for a quick, natural-looking eye shadow! I'm still looking for a good BB cream though -- I loved the look of Garnier but had a reaction to it, probably the heavy scent.

by purple9a Monday, April 8, 2013 at 06:51PM Report as inappropriate

I want to try the eye pencils so badly!

by andyv1217 Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 09:43PM Report as inappropriate

I'm lazy, so this tips are perfect for me. Thanks!

by andremi Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 02:46PM Report as inappropriate

Some good tips... it's funny thought, I just read another article on Total Beauty that said to always use brushes for concealer under your eyes, otherwise you're just wiping off what you just put on!

by LipglossandSpandex Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 10:27PM Report as inappropriate