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As a busy young woman living in today's world, I don't have many spare minutes to spend on putting on makeup. The key to a hassle-free natural look is the right products, so I spend my time and money scouring the shops for the best makeup around. My beauty toolbox is filled with excellent products that are quick and easy to use, and at the same time, highlight my best features. Here are the items that I use daily to build my perfect look.

1) Victoria's Secret Dream Angels Heavenly Shimmering Body Powder, $29
I use this product daily, and brush it over my cheekbones to achieve the perfect shimmery look. This product was a bit of a splurge for me, but it was worth every penny. The shimmer lights up my cheekbones and brightens up my face in a way that is appropriate for both day and night. You can also sweep it over your arms and legs in the summer to give off an overall glow, but don't put on too much! This powder brush is also offered in pink and purple, but I chose gold because it was the most versatile of the three colors.

2) Maybelline Great Lash Washable Very Black Mascara, $3.51 at drugstore.com
This mascara is a favorite for makeup artists worldwide, and at this cheap price, you can't beat the quality. If you don't wear any makeup, at least use mascara; it makes your eyes pop and gives you a fresh, young look. I put two coats on my top lashes daily; if I put it on my bottom lashes, it looks like I got in a street fight and got stuck with a black eye. For nighttime, I swipe on two more coats towards the outside of my lashes for a more dramatic look that make my baby blues stand out. This particular brand comes in dark brown and very black formulas, so they offer a color for every occasion.

3) CoverGirl Professional Translucent Loose Powder, $4.68 at drugstore.com
Most loose powders that are offered on the market come with a flat cloth that is supposed to blend the product onto your face, but it doesn't usually work, and you end up using your fingers to apply the powder. CoverGirl's loose powder comes with a mini powder puff that actually spreads and blends the powder onto your face so that the product doesn't look caked on. I've used this brand for three years now, and this powder is better than the bareMinerals line that is advertised relentlessly on TV.

4) Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Minty Lip Shine, $7.50
Everyone needs a great clear gloss; it can go with a bare face during the day but still be paired with smoky eyes at night. This gloss is awesome because

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