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Speedy S&B secrets

52 replies

JanuaryShoes · 29/01/2014 21:17

I'll share one if you share yours..

The sanctuary four day moisture oil scrub... No need to moisturise after using scrub.

Take two bottles into the shower? Not me! I just want to scrub my legs and go...

So what are your time savers ladies?

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randomfemale · 29/01/2014 22:20

CuttedUpPear why thank you Grin

Shropshiremummy2B · 29/01/2014 22:20

Can't speak highly enough of a strong eyebrow. I know it scares many, and used to scare me. But on my wedding day my make up artist put a pencil through them and it made my eyes pop. It really finishes your look and adds such definition. Try it.

McFox · 29/01/2014 22:26

I agree with curlers and a quick slick of eyebrow pencil, it works wonders.

twoboots · 29/01/2014 22:31
works for me, but its not speedy, its the only way i get any results with a curlet

mascara + bobby brown shimmer brick in bronze is my speedy minimummake up, people dont tend to ask if i'm ill when i wear it!

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JanuaryShoes · 29/01/2014 22:32

Shower and bugger orf - brilliant! Let's get on to HQ...

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Corygal · 29/01/2014 22:33

Boring but speedy:

  • Eyebrow threading (3 min once a month)
  • Eyelash and eyebrow dyeing (10 min ditto)
  • Aussie Leave in Conditioner (20 secs daily)
  • Scent (5 secs daily)

Crafty and speedy:

  • attacking blackheads when in public loos. The vile lighting exposes them a treat. Saves wasting precious home time on an uninspiring job.
  • applying face mask and deep hair conditioning before doing housework. Saves hanging about time, plus nice sweat worked up hoovering makes the gunk work more.
  • a double-sided sponge from poundsaver that lets you exfoliate once a week without having to get out of the bath to get the scrub you forgot.
RonaldMcDonald · 29/01/2014 22:33

I'm unsure that I would have wanted to have my eyes 'pop' on my wedding day

Corygal · 29/01/2014 22:33

CuttedUpPear - now that's pure glamour.

CuttedUpPear · 29/01/2014 22:35

Well Corygal I would say but I can't really since I threw the things away and am obviously unpreened Sad

sassytheFIRST · 29/01/2014 22:41

Ana Matronix? Cor.

I'm a curler of lash. Works for me.

If you have bobbed or longer hair and want messy or curls, leave it wettish after washing, fling mousse and salt spray at it then wrap it v tightly in one if those turban jobbies while you do makeup, breakfast etc. then take turban off, don't brush or touch it but blast dry with a diffuser.

Shaky · 29/01/2014 22:59

I'm another one who would like to know what a sock bun is please.

My tip is do NOT buy one of those hair curling wand things. They are fucking lethal. Yes it gives you lovely curls BUT you will also endure many burns. I burnt my head, my fingers, my ear and melted part of the hair clip that was keeping the uncurled hair on the top of my head. I was even wearing the one protective, allegedly heatproof glove they provide.

However, it is possible that I just wasn't doing it right.

Jude76 · 29/01/2014 23:03

Dry shampoo and straightens. Makes one wash last a week. Oh the shame. And wet wipes. And perfume.

Jude76 · 29/01/2014 23:04

Nail varnish: I just fill in the chips till the weekend.

Monty27 · 29/01/2014 23:09

Liberty I do that, accessories, scarves (and even underwear) all ready the night before. I really does make you seem very put together.

I'm liking the idea of the Sanctuary body scrub. I never have time to moisturise!

whereisshe · 29/01/2014 23:34

Sock bun

DrNick · 30/01/2014 00:04

Ew. Dirty hair for a week

DrNick · 30/01/2014 00:05

Er... Leave exfoliation stuff on side of bath?

Shaky · 30/01/2014 00:19

I loved the sock bun video. I am going to try that.

Thank you Smile

sassytheFIRST · 30/01/2014 07:23

Is this thread about time saving or soap dodging?

Summat smells in here Wink

FoxyHarlow123 · 30/01/2014 09:58

I bought the 4 day sanctuary body scrub yesterday. Tis marvellous. Put it on dry skin and scrub til you're all pink and peeled, then add a bit if water, scrub again and rinse off. Absolutely no need to moisturise and skin is like silk. I keep touching my elbows, boggling at their smoothness!
I also wash my hair in the evening and go to bed with wet hair. Wake up in the morning and its already 80% dry.

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JanuaryShoes · 31/01/2014 14:29

Foxy - I never thought to put it on when dry. What a great tip! It's even better than I thought. I have the skin of a baby (well, isn) Grin

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FoxyHarlow123 · 31/01/2014 17:55

Dry scrubbing is the future!!!

bigkidsdidit · 31/01/2014 18:01

I leave the house at 5.45 while DH does mornings (so I can pick the DC up early). I've started sorting all my clothes on a Sunday, hanging up in huge spare room, scarves, shoes, underwear the lot. I did it so I wouldn't aka ds2 who is in our room but actually I look miles better too - I'm wearing clothes from the back of my wardrobe as I am not in a rush and grabbing my usual stuff.

I put moisturiser on before I run out then makeup once I've got to work. Stops me getting wind blown. and I had my hair cut short!

bigkidsdidit · 31/01/2014 18:02

Huge spare room Confused it's tiny? MY spare room.

TeaJunky · 31/01/2014 19:15

Big kid- I just imagined you in this airy gorgeous French looking room sigh white carpet, skipping about and hanging up your clothes ...

Then you said it was tiny and ruined it Grin

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