You will always be able to find makeup tips that deal with changing your look. However, sometimes we really need something far more practical. Love your look already, but hate having to get up 30 to 90 minutes earlier than you would otherwise need to? Then you need timesaver makeup tips.

No matter what your look is, you can shave some time off your preparations. All you need to do is pinpoint the acceptable shortcuts. There will be some things that you cannot give up. You will actually improve your skin’s overall health by dropping other things though.

Here are some common and successful makeup tips for shaving time off your morning routine:

• Consider combining your foundation and moisturizer
Many moisturizers are creamy enough to serve as foundation. You need a thick moisturizer that will support powder and eye shadow. This saves you time applying foundation and works hydration into your morning routine. Many people forego hydration because it takes so long for the lotions to absorb. However, a thick, non-oily moisturizer will absorb quickly and support makeup.

You might feel that you need foundation to help even out your skin tone. Try a mineral powder over the moisturizer or a combination foundation/moisturizer like Olay’s Definity Color Recapture.

• Buy sun safe products
You lose time and gain grease if you apply an individual layer of sunscreen each day. Opt for products that have a built-in SPF of 15 or higher. Most foundations have built-in UV protection. Mineral makeup products also have an SPF of 15 or higher.

• Lighten up on your eyes.
Generally eye makeup takes the most time in beauty routines. Going lighter can be better. You can make your eyes look luminous in just one easy step . Try putting a dark semi-circle in the crease of your eye. Heavy eyeliners are unnecessary for work and daily wear. You’ll look more appropriate with mascara and eye shadow.

You may have a little trouble getting used to your streamlined beauty routine. But in no time you will love your more natural look. In no time your minute saving makeup tips will have you caught up on your beauty sleep!