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Quick style and beauty wins when you only have 30 minutes

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Lostand44 · 15/03/2026 11:01

I’m currently very time poor and as a result have let myself go a bit. At the moment, I do the basics to be clean and semi presentable but I used to be so polished and I’d like to head in that direction again!

I have about 30 minutes a day to dedicate to this, what are your quick wins for style and beauty?

OP posts:
newmenewwhatever · 15/03/2026 12:23

Always have outfit picked night before
use multitasking products

mixingplaydoh · 15/03/2026 12:43

Tinted moisturiser, cream blush and a brow brush filler. Takes about two minutes and makes me look more put together.

Gold earrings that I don’t have to think about (so not heavy, jangly), necklace and a couple of bangles.

Dark denim jeans that aren’t distressed / have rips etc.

Socks that match my outfit 😬

Britpopbaby · 15/03/2026 12:45

newmenewwhatever · 15/03/2026 12:23

Always have outfit picked night before
use multitasking products

Yeah was gonna say that. I would include picking out a suitable accessory for your day that get you excited to wear it such as a bag or belt.

RosesAndHellebores · 15/03/2026 12:48

What are you planning to do in 30 minutes?

I spend 30 minutes in the morning:
Shower
Teeth
Hot brush
Moisturiser
Vitamins
Handcream
Anti perspirant
Perfume
Get dressed
Make up (3 mins: foundation, blusher, concealer, powder, mascara, lipstick)

5 minutes at bedtime
Remove make-up,
Wash face
Eye cream
Night cream
Hand cream

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