Shave 15 Minutes Off Your Morning Routine With These 5 Tricks

Updated on Aug 2, 2016 at 3:00 AM

POPSUGAR Photography | Sisilia Piring

The things you need to accomplish before stepping out the door in the morning can tally up to one major to-do list: making coffee, checking emails, actually looking presentable — the list goes on. Luckily, there are quite a few ways you can cut down on your routine and transform your mornings into an easy, efficient process — no second cup of coffee necessary. From swapping out your endless beauty goods for double-duty products to seriously smart planning, here are five ways to get 15 minutes back. Bring on the extra beauty sleep!

Sleep in a braid or bun for effortless waves

Throw your hair up in a bun or in a loose braid before you hit the sheets and you'll wake up to perfectly undone hair — no curling iron needed!

Use a BB cream

Forgo the moisturizer, SPF, and foundation in favor of a three-in-one BB cream. If you pick the right product, it can hydrate, provide coverage, and protect your skin from harmful rays — all in one go.

Use a lip and cheek stain

Try an effortless, romantic beauty look and use a tinted lip stain that can double as a cheek stain. You don't even need a brush or fancy applicator — simply dab the product on with your fingers and blend.

Moisturize in the shower

Instead of waiting for your skin to dry completely before applying your postshower body lotion, opt for a wet-skin moisturizer that you can apply before toweling off. You'll lock in more moisture and eliminate the wait time altogether.

Use a microfiber towel on wet hair

If you do need to wash your hair in the morning, swap your standard terry cloth towel for a microfiber one. It draws the moisture away from your hair and will cut down on your blow-drying time.