In a mad rush? Make life easier with our fast and foolproof beauty fixes

<h2>All made up - fast!</h2>EYES HAVE IT There&rsquo;s not always time for mascara when you&rsquo;re in a rush. Instead, use <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/mascara/colorsport-30-day-mascara-eyelash-brow-dye-kit-dark-brown/910001179596" target="_blank">Colorsport 30 Day Mascara Eyelash & Brow Dye Kit</a> in Dark Brown. And if your eyes are looking a bit tired, try this quick trick to open them up. Trace the outer corners of your lashline with <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/eyeliner/maybelline-color-show-eye-khol-liner-410-chocolate-chip/910002544002" target="_blank">Maybelline ColorShow Eye Kohl Liner</a> in Chocolate Chip, smudging slightly to soften the look.ACE YOUR BASE Need the freshest face to… well, face your to-do list? Blend on <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/bb-cream-cc-cream/maybelline-new-york-dream-fresh-8in1-bb-cream-spf30-medium/910000560696" target="_blank">Maybelline New York Dream Fresh BB</a> for a light, daytime coverage. Warm things up a touch with <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/powders-blushers/george-crme-blush-pomegranate/910001295131" target="_blank">George Crème Blush in Pomegranate</a> &ndash; a shade for all skin tones. Finally, dab <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/lip-care/vaseline-lip-therapy-cocoa-lip-butter/910000343734" target="_blank">Vaseline Lip Therapy Cocoa Butter </a>on your lips, plus a little on your lashes, for definition with no risk of panda eyes.GLOW 'N' GOWant to ramp things up a bit but still in super-quick time? Try <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/facial-moisturiser/nspa-illuminating-beauty-serum-step-3/910000543928" target="_blank">Nspa Illuminating Beauty Serum</a>, then <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/concealer/max-factor-colour-corrector-stick-highlighter/910001735951" target="_blank">Max Factor Colour Corrector Highlighter Stick</a>. Blend beneath your brows, in the inner corners of your eyes and on your cheekbones for a subtle sheen. Or maintain that summer glow a bit longer by contouring your cheekbones with <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/powders-blushers/rimmel-natural-bronzer-022-sun-bronze/432292" target="_blank">Rimmel Natural Bronzer in Sun Bronze</a>. Use it on your eyes, too. Work into your socket-line and sweep across your eyelids, blending outwards.<h2>Fly by night</h2>Upgrade your day look to evening glamour in seconds. For a classic pout, slick on <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/lipstick/collection-lasting-colour-19-red-carpet/910002086215" target="_blank">Collection Lasting Colour Lipstick</a> in Red Carpet. Then line your top lashes with <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/eyeliner/kiss-wing-it-eyeliner/910002341192" target="_blank">Kiss Wing It Eyeliner</a> &ndash; a clever kit with a stencil that lets you create your perfect cat-eye flick, quick as a wink.<h2>Hair shortcuts</h2>NO FUSS CURLSAn early start to the day can be frantic, so do some hair prep in advance. Shower before bed and plait long hair into two braids while still slightly damp. Next morning, press the <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/hair-straighteners-stylers/babyliss-pro-digital-230-straightener/910000843879" target="_blank">BaByliss Pro Digital 230 Straightener </a>over the plaits a few times and spray on <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/hairspray/vo5-ultimate-hold-hairspray/910000288290" target="_blank">VO5 Ultimate Hold Hairspray</a> before undoing. And that&rsquo;s it &ndash; wonder waves, easy as.<img alt class="ci-image ci-hero" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/models-with-wavy-hair__hero_GL?scl=1">BYE BED HEADTo tame just-out-of-bed hair, work a little <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/serums/john-frieda-frizzease-extra-strength-6-effects-serum/910001291458" target="_blank">John Frieda Frizz Ease Extra Strength 6 Effects Serum</a> through freshly washed hair and leave to dry. Or try a snazzed-up ponytail: ruffle your roots at the crown to add volume &ndash; use grips for extra hold &ndash; then secure the lengths in a low pony at the nape of your neck.READY TO GOWhen your best friend calls, get your locks on point quicker than you can say ‘Mine&rsquo;s a Pinot Grigio!&rsquo; Twist 5cm sections until the hair coils around itself into a ‘knot&rsquo;. Mist with <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/toniguy/toniguy-casual-sea-salt-texturising-spray/910001890324" target="_blank">Toni & Guy Casual Sea Salt Texturising Spray</a>, leave for a minute to dry, then shake out and tousle with your fingers for a relaxed look.PEP IT UPHectic schedule leaving your hair lank? Spritz wet hair with <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/intensive-conditioner-masks/garnier-ultimate-blends-delicate-soother-heat-protection-milk/910002274028" target="_blank">Garnier Ultimate Blends Delicate Soother Heat Protection Milk</a>. Then blitz it with the <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/hair-dryers/babyliss-salon-light-2100-hair-dryer/910001980814" target="_blank">BaByliss SalonLight 2100 Hairdryer</a>, smoothing it back with the <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/hair-brushes-combs/andrew-barton-salon-professional-naturally-midlong-hair-brush/910001111173" target="_blank">Andrew Barton Salon Professional Naturally Mid-Long Hair Brush</a>. Lifeless to lush in minutes!Stock up on a huge range of beauty buys at <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/cat/health-beauty/1215135760648" target="_blank">Asda.com</a>

The 5-minute beauty tricks to get you ready for anything

By Asda Good Living,2nd September 2016

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