It's fall, which means it's time to go back to school and work (cue the tears). Besides looking for creative ways to add pumpkin spice into our beauty routines, we're searching for beauty products that make our lives easier. With the daily rise and grind, we don't have time for a 23-step skin care and makeup routine. It's time to Marie Kondo our regimen with multipurpose products that we can dab on and go.
We're talking about products that can be applied anywhere, preferably without a makeup brush — or even a mirror in a pinch. Thankfully, some formulas are so foolproof, you'll never know how many times we hit the snooze button.
Ahead, see 12 lazy-girl-approved beauty products that college students, worker bees and anyone who doesn't consider themselves a morning person can use with minimal effort for a pretty makeup look.
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Nars The Multiple, $39
There's no need for brushes, sponges or blenders with this handy stick. You just need the product and a finger or two for blending. The cream-to-powder formula has a sheer sheen which makes it hard to overdo. Combined with easy-to-wear neutral shades that are meant to flatter a range of skin tones, the color can be applied to any feature and never look out of place. In fact, you'll wonder why you sometimes bother with strobing and contouring when you can create such a flattering effect simply by dotting the stick across your features.
The BB cream is one of the OG multipurpose products. This sleek black tube perfects skin in five different ways: It moisturizes, brightens using light-reflecting pearls, minimizes the appearance of pores, reduces the look of wrinkles and offers UVA/UVB SPF 35 protection. And, come to think of it, it also creates an even base, which actually makes six ways. Plus, unlike a lot of BB creams that come in three shade options, this one comes in nine.
This is a one-and-done product. Choose one of the flattering neutral shades and sweep it across lips, cheeks and eyes. Flip the stick around to the brush on the other side to diffuse the lines. The stick applicator means that you could even apply it on your commute — provided you're not cycling or driving, of course.
This highlighter can be applied to the face, lips and eyes for a gorgeous, lit-from-within glow. What more could strobing addicts ask for? It comes in three prismatic metallics (including the ever-popular rose gold) that can easily be dabbed on with fingers. With a bouncy transparent base with pearls, it provides a weightless finish and a multidimensional gleam that's not too intense for daytime. The color stays on for up 12 hours so it can be worked into a more dramatic evening look.
