Products for this post were provided by Revlon. All opinions are my own.
At some point, you’ve needed to rush out the door (for work, school, etc.) and within the small amount of time that you have to get ready, you would like to appear somewhat presentable. You can do this. You might think you can’t but it’s actually quite simple to maximize your products or use them in multiple ways. For today’s tips and tricks we’re enlisting the help of Revlon, which has awesome product to use when your beauty goals are versatility and speed.
I don’t know about you, but I always start with my eye makeup. It’s definitely easier to clean up under the eyes and on the cheeks when you haven’t applied your foundation or powders yet. Even if your trusty eye shadows have never given you fall out before, why risk it when you’re in a hurry? Plus, it always takes the longest to apply the eye makeup!
Let’s begin! No time to dig out your eye shadow base? No problem. Use Revlon ColorStay™ Eye liner (which glides on effortlessly in a precise line) as your base to hold your shadows all day long–this also deepens the colors that you’re applying to your eyes. This waterproof liner sets very quickly, so I apply in three parts: outer V, blend with finger, middle, blend, inner eye, blend… you get the picture 😉 Once it’s on you can get to applying the rest of your eye makeup.
(L-R: Revlon ColorStay™ Eyeliner in Black, Charcoal, Black Brown, Brown)
Below I’ve used the Revlon ColorStay™ Eyeliner in Brown as my base and applied the Revlon ColorStay™ 16 Hour Eyeshadow in Harmonious on top. The Revlon ColorStay™ Eyeliner in Black Brown is the eye liner, and I’ve smudged it lightly with the green shade in the quad.
The eye shadow provides beautiful colors that last. What I love about these palettes is that the shades are paired up in combos that I’d never think of putting together myself, but they always work! The shadows blend easily and the color doesn’t fade on me (which is so important when you’re running around all day!). Below I’ve swatched three of the Revlon ColorStay™ 16 Hour Eye shadows dry without a primer:
Revlon ColorStay™ 16 Hour Eyeshadow in 595 Harmonious
Revlon ColorStay™ 16 Hour Eyeshadow 580 Free Spirit
Revlon ColorStay™ 16 Hour Eyeshadow 590 Sun Swept
Next we need to put our faces on. Revlon ColorStay Whipped™ Crème Makeup looks thick, but it applies like a dream and you need very little to achieve buildable full and natural coverage. Did I also mention it makes your skin look flawless and lasts all day? Time release technology balances skin for a continuously fresh look. If you have a shade that is super dark (maybe from those practically long forgotten summer months) you can also use it for bronzing/contouring.
(L-R: Revlon ColorStay Whipped™ Crème Makeup in 200 Sand Beige & 240 Natural Beige)
Now, for what is probably my favorite part… the lips! I feel like the lip color is what really makes your face come alive. The perfect hue can make or break you, and you’ll want it to be comfortable and last all day. Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede™ Lipstick is your ticket to rich, comfortable shine. 92% of women said lips felt creamy and instantly comfortable. In a pinch, these also make the perfect cheek tint. Just sayin’!
(L-R: 095 Finale, 035 Backstage, 005 Muse)
In the top pic below check out the products I used for my “get-out-the-door-super-fast face”. In the middle face pic below, this was my all day face. I touched up the lipstick a bit for vibrancy and then also added two more pics so you could see the other lips shades in action!
Finally, since you’re in a hurry, you’re not going to want to waste time worrying about your nails. Paint them the night before (or even the day before!) and don’t worry about shrinkage or chips by using the Revlon® ColorStay™ Longwear Nail Enamel in conjunction with the Revlon ColorStay Gel-Smooth Base Coat and Revlon ColorStay Gel-Shine Top Coat. The nail enamel is available in 30 shades and boasts a gel-type shine. When worn together with the above base and top coat it should provide up to 11 days of color. My favorite part about this polish? The brush! It’s wide and easily coats the nail for quick and even application. Below I’ve swatched three of the shades (each only needed one coat!) over the Revlon ColorStay Gel-Smooth Base Coat and Revlon ColorStay Gel-Shine Top Coat:
(L-R: Midnight, Red Carpet, Rich Raspberry)
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i used Toothpaste on Pimples and colds
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Use moisturizer every day.
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my tip is to remember to wash your face every day and use spf
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my beautiful secret is to get a moisturizing mask before putting on foundation. your skin will look perfect.
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keep lip balm within arms reach at all times during cold months. the low humidity and wind are havoc for your tender lips! keep them protected!
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I always put a lash primer on before my mascara
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Use an SPF moisturizer year round
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clear mascara for flyaways!
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Moisturize day and night
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burt bees facial moisturizer keeps your feeling and looking smooth and soft
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Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/397260460728135680
I wish I could use eye makeup but I’m allergic to almost every product on the market.
My only tip is to moisturize and use sunblock regularly.
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My beauty tip is to use Vaseline when removing mascara. Vaseline helps strengthen your eyelashes and helps them grow thicker.
Exfoliate your lips with a sugar scrub.
i posted a tweet:
https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/397105574283714560
always take your makeup off at night before going to bed and follow up with a good moisturizer
Vaseline is a great eye makeup remover
use moisturizer
My beauty secret is using extra virgin olive oil to remove my makeup at night. It comes right off and leaves my skin smooth and soft afterward! 🙂
Tweeted! 🙂 https://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/397063735291830272
Put the sunscreen on everyday.
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/396306442770079744
I swear by my Clarisonic. It has made my skin so much clearer and smoother!
Sleep, sleep, sleep. The more you get the better your skin looks!
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In the winter I mix argan or olive oil into my conditioner when I shower to get added moisture into my hair. I also use alot of bath products from Moon’s Harvest. If I am in a hurry, I use one of the waterproof jumbo eyeshadow pencils from Sephora over just the lid, then put on eyeliner, mascara, tinted moisturizer, and either a mlbb color or a vibrant color.
Tweeted
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Get enough SLEEP
Remember to SMILE
Don’t sit around- GET MOVING
I also posted about this on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/lynnrocah/statuses/393144737206525952
The best beauty secret? Take care of your skin! Stay hydrated, use sunscreen, and get enough sleep!
My beauty secret is lining the inner rim of my eye with a white pencil to make them look larger
tweeted https://twitter.com/prizepuzzle/status/392725313731305472
My beauty tip is getting my eyebrows threaded. I get a great shape without the redness of waxing.
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My favorite tip is to apply bronzer in a c shape from the forehead to under the cheekbones.
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Always wear a smile but beyond that moisturize every day! thanks kmassman gmail
Use makeup remover every night to help your skin stay healthy.
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i drink lots of honey water
Okay. First of all I really NEED the 16 Hour Eyeshadow in Sun Swept. It is super pretty!! SO SPARKLY. And the minty green color? GORGEOUS.
My beauty secret is dry shampoo! I have really fine hair that looks great after I style it in the morning but always falls flat mid-day. So I just slip into the bathroom before lunch, spritz a little dry shampoo and BAM! I emerge looking like I stepped out of a shampoo commercial. My hair is all bouncy and full and smells fresh. Another great bonus to dry shampoo is that it enables me to skip a day (or two) of hair washing. I can spray the dry shampoo and revive my dirty hair. Or give my hair the extra oomph it needs to look amazing in one of those easy to do top buns.
Beauty secret REVEALED. Just don’t judge my laziness or lack of motivation to wash and/or style my hair.
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My tip is take a good look at what you’re wearing and try to use makeup colors that complement.
I love their Just Bitten Lip Stain + Balm, it’s my secret weapon because you can apply it perfectly once in the morning and the color last mostly all day, you just have to re-hydrate it with the balm! 🙂
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My “secret” is to use a daily moisturizer with an SPF, and to drink lots and lots of water!
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/cowladydeland/status/389895356692971520
Try something new and different each season. Pick at least one item to test in the latest popular color or style. You might just like it after all!
Tweeted
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My beauty secret is to drink lots of water and use olive oil to remove eye make up.
I have a couple beauty secrets I can reveal! When I walk a funky or bright lipcolor and don’t have the time or money I mix some chapstick with eyeshadow to create my own custom shade. I also keep a small water spritzer in my purse for when I do powder touch ups throughout the day I can spritz my face so my skin doesn’t look chalky or dry.
tweet – https://twitter.com/amyorvin/status/389769070733570048
My beauty secret is to drink plenty of water and get a lot of sleep.
My secret weapon is to apply moisturizer and then primer in order to seal in my skin’s moisture for a smoother makeup application.
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Here is my tweet: Thanks! https://twitter.com/KVieweg/status/389741346698711040
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My 2 favorite beauty tricks are to highlight the cupids bow on your upper lip (it makes you lips really pop!) And also applying clear chapstick around the edge of your cuticle before applying nail polish, it makes removing mistakes very easy!
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My beauty secret is using a cleansing oil to remove makeup. It’s probably the one step in my nightly skin care routine that I never skip!
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Exfoliate your lips regularly with a cheap and easy DIY sugar scrub.
use sunscreen everyday and let skin breathe- wash when you get home
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Apply Vaseline and wear socks overnight to keep my feet soft.
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I’ve actually never tried Revlon but it looks like I may have to!
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My beauty tip for dry hair is put a conditioner in your hair at night and sleep with it over night. I do this once a month or so and when I rinse it off in the morning my hair feels soft.
coconut oil! for mouthwash, lotion and hair treatment!
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Having extremely oily skin, my favorite beauty trick is to apply my moisturizer, let it sink in well, cover it with a very thin layer of Milk of Magnesia, let it dry, then apply a good face primer followed by the tinted moisturizer, foundation, or BB cream of the day (depends on how my skin is looking on any particular day), and finish with a very faint dusting of Hi-Def loose powder. Then, I add my chosen blush or bronzer for the day. I know that this is a lot of steps, but I get a beautiful, flawless finish that lasts from early morning until I remove it late at night it. It honestly doesn’t take as long as it sounds to do and I don’t have to touch up even once during the entire day. It is totally worth it to me to have that perfectly prepared canvas!
My beauty secret is Manuka Honey. Dab a tiny tiny bit on spots and they disappear overnight 🙂
I use a sugar scrub on my lips when doing the rest of my makeup so my lipstick applies flawlessly when I am ready to apply.
My only beauty secret is that I curl my eyelashes!
Wow! I really like the way that Revlon color stay whipped foundation looks, I’ve yet to try a whipped foundation, (so far I’ll only been using the liquid) but this one by Revlon looks really amazing. I’m totally putting it one wish list!
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Love your Blog!! now I’m addicted. Hope to win the Revlon stash too!
Thanks for all your tips and reviews.
Primers, both face and eye. Foundation primer makes foundation go on faster, smoother, and last longer. And I end up using less foundation when I use a primer. Eye shadow primer keeps me from having the instant migration happen.
My other ‘secret’ is a dot of white in each corner of my eye, blended out. It makes me look more awake.
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My best kept beauty secret: Don’t stress. Stress is so hard on skin and can prematurely age you.
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Like you, I’m all about multi tasking! I also will contour or bronze with a darker foundation or powder. I also sometimes use UD Virgin or Bootycall eyeshadow to highlight. 🙂
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Vasaline rubbed onto your face every night makes your skin baby soft and prevents wrinkles.
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I use waterproof mascara as eye liner!
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Sebamed Facial Moisturizer has done wonders for my skin. My is clear now and I no longer get the dry patches on my face like I used to (I have combination skin). Thank you for the great giveaway!
My beauty secret is NIVEVA. It really helps moisturize the face! 🙂
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Use sunscreen every day, even when it’s cloudy outside
Moisturize is my biggest beauty secret – it makes all the difference!
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My mother always told me to use cold cream to remove makeup before bed.
My beauty secret is very simple: Vaseline is the BEST for dry lips in the colder months. I put it on before bed and before I head out the door in the morning, and my lips stay relatively chapped-free!
Best,
Danielle
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Wear sunscreen everyday.
Would love to win this! I never have enough time!!!
My beauty secret is to use eye primer in my laugh lines to help with the natural creasing there.