Wouldn’t we all like our daily routines to go somewhat quicker and smoother from time to time? I’ve found myself countless times coming across amazing and sometimes lifesaving beauty tips, yet I always forget to jot them down. I’ve decided to create a list of five of the best, random, and most relatable beauty tips I’ve come across and used that can be a great help when pressed for time. I’m sure I’ll provide more than five more in the near future, but for now, read on.

1. Sleep on your face? Wake up with sheet marks, puffy eyes, unruly brows, and resembling the phantom of the Opera?
Simple. Splash warm water across your face serveral times, followed by several splashes of cold water to soothe irritated skin, seal your pores and wake you up. Blot your face dry, especially your eye area. Use an old (clean!) toothbrush, spray a shot of hairspray on the brush and comb and tame your brows. Eyes being extra stubborn and puffy today? One of the oldest tricks in the books… I kid you not about this one. Hemorrhoid cream. Yes. Hemorrhoid cream! It contains an anti-inflammatory property that can fight puffy eyes. Dab a pea sized amount under your eyes, and even on red blemishes, and voila!

2. Forgot to book your hair color appointment with Jennie Kay Beauty?
No worries, simply call her and make your next apppointment! No, but really .  In the meantime, use your finger, or a comb to tousle and zig zag your part. A straight part shows your roots, whereas a zig zagged line disguises them. Another quick fix — find an eye shadow in a color closest to your hair color and brush onto roots, it’ll hold you over if you’re in a pinch.

3. Late for a date, Scaley skin?
To avoid flaky and dry skin, moisturize immediately after showering or bathing. Your pores are open at this time and make it easier to absorb the moisturizer. Face and body included in this.

4. Without nail polish remover?
Swipe a coat of clear over your polished nails and wipe off immediately. This process removes the color beneath as well.

5. I can’t find a bobby pin….again!!
If you’re like me, you’ve been there, dumping everything from your purse to locate the miniscule skeleton of that one bobby pin you knew you threw in your purse. A solution, finally. Throw a magnet into your purse with a few bobby’s stuck on, it’ll make them a wee bit bigger at the bottom of your bag and they’ll all be in one place. Can’t find bobby’s in your vanity? Grab one of those $2 paperclip holders from CVS or Staples, who said office supplies weren’t for beauty supplies? Genius!

-JKBP