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Busy schedules can make time our biggest enemy. After all, there are never enough hours in the day to get everything done. Make up can be something that you feel you don't have the time for. Whether you are a woman who can't leave the house without make up or someone who would like to incorporate it into your daily schedule, there are a lot of simple make up tips that can take a few minutes and have you looking great.

Health and Skin Care.

It should be noted that a healthy lifestyle that includes a well balanced diet, lots of water, and exercise is the first step in having great skin and a great look. Even making healthier choices starting today can help a lot. You should also have a daily skin care regimen that includes a cleanser that meets your specific needs and at least a moisturizer. Adding a toner can also be very helpful. You should always start your day by cleansing your skin and moisturizing before you put your make up on. You should also remove all your make up and moisturize before bed.

The Foundation.

They call foundation just that because it is the base where all of your make up begins. You have a lot of options and a few of them can be quick for starting the base for all your make up. First, if you have a good even skin tone without blemishes or without a lot of blemishes then a tinted moisturizer will be a quick and easy foundation. You won't need anything heavier then that. If you have more uneven skin tones then choosing a foundation with more coverage is a good idea. You can choose a liquid, a powder, mousse foundation (my personal favorite), or mineral foundation (another one I like as long as I won't be sweating then it gets a pasty look). Choosing your foundation is often a matter of trial and error to find out what works well for your skin, your coloring, and your tastes. It is best to choose your colors carefully and to blend well making sure you don't have lines along the side of your face. You should also sweep it under your eyes and even get a dab on your eyelids for good coverage. If you have moist or oily skin you may also want to finish and set your make up with a loose powder.

Concealer.

If you are one who isn't prone to blemishes then you are blessed. However, if you are one who has to have a little extra cover to conceal problem areas then now is the time to add just a dab to your problem spots. Gently blend into your foundation and continue on your way.

Bronzer or Blush.

The next step is to add a sweep of beautiful

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