The Morning Beauty Rush: Where Do You Spend Your Time?
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by Victoria Stanell
Published Mar 27, 2012
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Most Beauties have their morning routine pretty set when the alarm sounds. Brush, floss, rinse, cleanse—the hygiene basics can’t be skipped. But what happens when time is running out, leaving you with the ultimate bathroom conundrum: Where should I invest my last moments?
We began thinking about this beauty catch-22 while browsing the forum topic, “What’s More Important.” Fascinated at the responses from our Beauties, we were surprised at how much contributors chose great hair over a full face of makeup! Seems like locks are a bigger self-esteem booster than lip gloss. But our editors were a little shocked to see little mention of skin care or sunscreen routines—tsk tsk.
Now, we’re even more curious about the rest of our community. If time is of the essence and you can only spend time on one feature, where do you invest? Vote in the poll and explain your morning beauty decisions below.
Poll
Which feature is most important during the morning rush?
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A. Basic Makeup (base, mascara, gloss)
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B. Full Makeup (base, blush/bronze, eyes, lips)
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C. Styled Hair (requires more than 5 minutes)
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D. Flawless Skin (full skin care routine + sunscreen)
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E. Everything (skin, makeup, hair, fragrance)
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Dec 31, 2012
Ruthann A.
I NEVER EVER RUSH!!!, thats a big no no in my book. I donot ever put my make-up on in the bathroom, I have a barstool in my bedroom.....i put it in front of the window so I have the light from outside to go by...natural light. I'm 49 yrs old, I started wearing make up in my late 30s or mid. When I first started wearing it it was mascara, blush and out the door!!!, now, its moisturizer, primer,foundation , ect.....and I experiment a bit, I dont work anymore so I dont have to hurry, but my look has to be perdect!, I read some where years ago that natural light is the best light to put on make up, the bathroom was the worst, I put my mirror on the ledge and go at it, tweeze if needed, and let me tell ya, you can see those little hairs better with the mirror in the window! With a 3x mirroron one side and a normal side on the other, drug store for 12.00 bucks!!!, so ladies.....DO NOT EVER RUSH, THATS WHEN YOU MAKE MISTAKES!!!!!
Dec 30, 2012
Gold B.
if i had to choose, itd be hair over makeup. let ur self shine!
May 03, 2012
Rianna H.
well I cut my hair, so don't need to do nothing there. The process is primer>foundation> powder > blush > lipstick> lipgloss and Tah-dah!!!
I don't do much with my eyes, I save that for night outs
Apr 19, 2012
Lisa U.
Basic Make Up. I'm not a lover of my skin so covering any blemishes and dark circles is more important to me. Hair can always been put in a ponytail or a bun.
Apr 03, 2012
Michelle S.
Always my hair. If I am really crunched for time I'll usually throw it in a sloppy bun and give my bangs a little wave with my curling wand then apply some mascara and lip balm. All under 10 minutes. :]
Mar 31, 2012
kitty c.
Hair is important. I can slide on some mascara and lipgloss really quickly before someone sees me; I can't fix greasy, dirty, flat hair. I do my best to get my whole beauty routine every day even if I wake up a little late--I just like to maintain my image!
Mar 30, 2012
KrizzTina M.
I figured that applying myself in all fields of beauty will leave me will a pretty good day time result. i usually leave my hair for last because its the most tedious and doesn't take as much precision. I like to start with my skin care and then move on to concealer, eyeshadow, brows, and liner...thats it
Mar 30, 2012
Imani L.
I can never leave the house without my skin care routine and lip balm. EVER!
Mar 30, 2012
Tyni R.
It's basic makeup for me.. Even if I'm not totally dolled up, I want to look fresh :) If I have more time, I style my hair but if I'm in a rush, I just side braid / side pony tail my hair to / at work :)
Mar 29, 2012
Emily V.
Makeup basics for sure, powder, bronzer, blush - hair comes after and can be done on the go!!