I have no shame to say that when I want to be – I’m pretty lazy. I don’t like to take my makeup off when I should, I enjoy the convenience of ordering everything from dinner to cookies on Seamless because I’m too lazy to cook or bake, for that matter. And although, I am a beauty product addict, sometimes I’ll just go barefaced because I don’t want to be bothered. Leaving me with tons of drawers, closets full of products that barely have been used. Yet recently, there have been some products that I’ve really grown to love, because of the duality and ease of their use. In another words – I’ve found the beauty products that are the Holy Grail for all you lazy girls out there that don’t want to skimp on primping, but want to keep their beauty low-maintenance.
For the Wanna-Be Mani
If you’re like me, I don’t always have the time to give myself a manicure (like I prefer to) or time to schedule an appointment. But it’s definitely important to be that my hands are well groomed so if I’m bare nailed and need a little punch – I just swipe on Julep’s Nail Glaze and it gives me a subtle tint and a futuristic, alien vibe on my nail beds which I’m totally into. Because it has a translucent shade of green, you don’t have to worry about a perfect application, so under five minutes and you’re done. Just like that, cute, presentable nails.
Julep Rock Candy Glaze in Angelica, $14
For 1-2-3 Makeup Removal
I’m not kidding when I say that I don’t like taking off my makeup at night. There’s been countless mornings that I’ve woke up with raccoon eyes. That is, until I stumbled up on The Balm Cosmetics Balm’s Away in Duane Reade. The little blue tin is filled with a thick jelly like substance that you rub your fingers into, then apply in a circular motion atop of your eye makeup. You rub gently until the area of existing makeup has been covered and you wipe away with a tissue. And poof! Stubborn eye makeup be gone. I’ve use on those lipsticks that are deeply pigmented and stain the lip and it comes off like a dream in 1, 2, 3.
theBalm Balm’s Away Eye Makeup Break-Up, $20
Quick Color for Your Face
The beauty gods listened to the prayers of lazy girls everywhere when the Josie Maran Argan Color Stick came to the market. In warm, neutral shades this stick gives you perfect cheek color with literally one swipe. The shades are flattering for everyone and you can wear convertibly as a lip color as well. Even when you wear this stick on the cheeks and lip, you don’t get that washed out look. And it last forever. I love this stick because in literally ten seconds you have a put together face for the mornings that you over-snoozed and the last thing you want to be concerned with is your makeup.
Josie Maran Argan Color Stick in Dusty Rose, $22
A Trip to the Salon (In Your Palm)
I never knew love until I rubbed Moroccan oil in between my palms. Who need there was a love so sweet – a love that leaves hair so glossy and tame. And that’s just the type of loving that a lazy girl needs when her hair isn’t looking her best and needs a quick fix. It’s like a trip to the salon when you smooth this silly oil over your hair. Plus, a little goes a long way, so even the smallest bottle will last you – keeping those tresses extra fresh.
Moroccan Oil Hair Treatment 3.4 Oz, $34
