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Let’s be real. Not everyone can wake up very early in the morning to take a shower, do their hair, do their ten-step skin care regimen, apply make-up, and prepare a healthy lunch they can bring to work. If it were me and I had a few extra hours or even minutes in the morning, I’d always choose to sleep longer than to wake up early just to blow dry my hair. But that’s me (lazy, I know).
Fortunately, the lazy girl era is upon us. Lazy girl might have a negative connotation, but the gist of this movement is to encourage us to “work smarter, not harder.” If there is an easy way to complete a task, a lazy girl will find it. This trend became viral, and it also spawned “lazy girl jobs,” “lazy girl make-up,” and “lazy girl skincare routine.” But for now, we’ll focus on lazy girl beauty products that could make us look like a human being every morning without having to sacrifice our precious sleep.
What makes a product a lazy girl product?
A lazy girl beauty product is designed to make the beauty routine as simple, quick, and low effort as possible. If you are thinking of building your lazy girl beauty arsenal, consider the following:
1. Multifunctional
Lazy girl products often serve multiple purposes, saving some space in your purse. For example, a blush that can be used as a lipstick and eyeshadow or BB creams that are also foundation, moisturizer, and sunscreen.
2. Easy to apply lazy girl beauty products
Another factor that makes a product worthy of being called a “lazy girl product” is if it is user-friendly and easy to apply without needing any special tools. Think of products that you can apply using your fingers or products that come with built-in applicators.
3. Time saving
Products that cut down on the time required for beauty routines are what “lazy girls” are looking for, such as makeup remover or dry shampoo.
4. Low maintenance
Lazy girl products require minimal maintenance. Press-on nails, for instance, don’t need the same level of care and maintenance as traditional manicures prone to chipping and cracking.
5. Long-lasting
Products that stay put and don’t require frequent daily reapplication are ideal. Long-lasting lip stains, 24-hour mascara, and smudge, as well as waterproof eyebrow gel, fit this bill perfectly.
6. Compact
They are even compact and easy to carry, making them convenient when traveling or when you need to change your day look to night look. Portable face mists or travel-size makeup kits are designed for quick fixes anytime, anywhere.
7. Foolproof
Products that are hard to mess up. This includes beauty items that don’t require precise application, such as sheer tinted balms over bold lipsticks.
With these characteristics, lazy girl beauty products cater to those who want to look good with the least amount of time and effort spent. It’s a no-fuss approach to beauty but would still have you looking polished and well-put.
Dry shampoo
If you don’t have the time to wash, dry, and style your hair, using dry shampoo is just as good. This favorite lazy girl product transforms greasy roots into fresh locks in mere seconds. A few sprays, a quick tousle, and no one will know your “shower” comes in a bottle. Besides, it’s also not advisable to shampoo your hair every day since you’re stripping off its natural oils.
Sticky bra
Tired of looking for your one “good” bra that you can wear with any blouse or dress? This sticky bra from Niidor offers the same support and lift as traditional bras without the annoying bra straps and sometimes painful clasps. This lazy girl essential is perfect since you don’t need to pop it to the washing machine after use. Plus, you could just wear whatever without the anxiety of checking every time whether your straps are showing.
BB Cream
BB Cream is like the smoothie of the beauty world, blending all your skin needs into one tube. It’s a moisturizer, it’s a concealer and a foundation too! Just apply it on, and you’ll look like you’ve spent an hour making your skin look poreless. This BB cream from L’oreal not only evens out your skin tone, but it also neutralizes the look of redness. Perfect for those whose skin tone is prone to redness.
4-in-1 makeup pen
I’ve only heard of 2-in-1 but this make-up pen from Alleyoop is not just an eyeliner and brow pencil, it’s also a lip liner and a highlighter! This innovative product can easily let you do your make-up on the go because you wouldn’t need to bring four different bulky products in your purse.
Easy peel-off and quick dry nail polish
I’m guilty of letting my nail polish chipped before removing it. Fortunately, this 10-bottle set of water-based nail polish from Abitzon, not only dries up within 60 seconds of application, but they are also easy peel-off when you get tired of the color. You just need to soak your hands in warm water before removing it. This is perfect for me: I always forget to purchase nail polish remover.
Tinted lip balm
Stop wasting your time trying to perfect your lipstick only to find it smeared across your coffee cup, your lover’s cheek, or, worse, your teeth. Opt for tinted lip balms instead. Not only will these lip balms give your lips a pop of color, but they’ll also moisturize your dry and chapped kissers. This tinted lip balm from Dr. Pawpaw is also multifunctional and can work on your cheeks and eyes as well.
Towel pillowcase
Mind. Blown. How many late nights have you spent trying not to fall asleep because your hair is still wet from a shower? This innovative towel pillowcase has 2 sides, one side is made of microfiber towel to absorb wet hair and a polyester satin material on the other side. Now, you can embrace your lazy girl era and let your pillowcase dry your hair for you.
