Mornings can be the busiest time of the day. We’re getting ready for classes, organizing our to-do lists and (if we’re lucky), downing some coffee and scarfing a quick breakfast. When you’re in a time crunch, something as fun as putting on makeup can become a tedious chore you have to rush through.

Makeup doesn’t have to take forever, though! For all you busy girls on-the-go, here are my tips and tricks on how to streamline your morning routine by cutting your makeup routine in half. 

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Organize Your Makeup

We can all agree that being organized makes everything just a little bit easier, right? Having a makeup organizer, like one of these clear acrylic ones, makes it easier to see your makeup and pick out what you need.

Related reading: 16 Genius Makeup Organizer Ideas to Try ASAP

If your desk is constantly a mess and you can never find your favorite lip shade in the morning, organizing your brushes and makeup is the easiest way to free up valuable counter space. Not to mention, organizing your makeup will help speed up your morning routine!

Utilize Makeup Hacks

If you’re in a time crunch, you won’t have time to apply every single product in your makeup routine. It’s all about using makeup hacks to maximize your time.

My favorite makeup hack is using eyeliner for eyeshadow. This is easiest with an eyeliner pencil. When I line my upper eyelids, I like to lay it on thicker than I usually do and then use my finger or a Q-tip to smudge it across my eyelid.

When I’m rushing in the mornings, my 10-step skincare routine is the last thing I want to go through. I like to combine my makeup and skincare routine to speed up the process. Tinted moisturizer with SPF can be a lifesaver in the mornings, or you can mix your foundation with moisturizer to shave a few minutes off your routine.