13 Great Tools To Help You Tune In To Your Work Week

2023 Author: Jessica James | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-08-25 04:20

Still unable to enter Run Mode? Is it hard to get up in the morning and lazy to get ready? Don't worry - BeautyHack has selected the best products to help you quickly tidy up and lift your spirits.

The first thing you need to do is take care of your hair: easy styling and shiny strands will immediately make you well-groomed.

Styling product alone will not be enough - you need good care. BeautyHack editor Julia Kozoliy is terrified of styling and strictly follows the movements of even the most reliable hair stylist. This is not a whim - her hair literally crumbles from stylers, and after any styling product it becomes dry as straw.

“Only thorough care (seven days a week) and respectful attitude can keep your hair in good condition: shine and length are obtained, as they say, by blood and sweat. I have long followed the main advice of all trichologists: I use all hair products in series: shampoo, conditioner, mask - from one brand. But, of course, I change brands periodically.

After the holidays "got hooked" on the line of Absolut Repair Lipidium, L'Oréal Proffesionel.

The shampoo is not liquid, creamy, but it foams well: a couple of peas of the product are enough for an average length. The composition contains a lipid complex. He does not bother me: if you wash your hair thoroughly, lipids will only be on your side. I also have nothing against silicones - you will find another way to have smooth, well-groomed hair, if by nature they are fluffy and dry, tell me.

I use the mask once a week and after that I do not apply oil - the hair becomes soft and shiny (in general, it feels great). It is very dense, reminiscent of butter cream (and in terms of aroma too), but it spreads well and is quickly absorbed into the hair. I leave the product for 15 minutes and start styling.

Hair sticks out less in different directions, and the ends look more well-groomed. In general, the strands seem to become bulkier and heavier.

The oil is really nourishing and the description states that it is suitable for all hair types, but with my thin strands it had to get used to it. In terms of consistency, the product is very fatty (in the composition of avocado and grape seed oil), so I apply it to the ends and distribute what remains on my hands along the length.

All products are a really powerful tandem for, I emphasize, problem hair that needs attention and sos-help 24/7!"

Price for shampoo: 1,045 rubles

Price per mask: 1 820 rubles

Oil price: 1 505 rubles

BeautyHack editor Daria Sizova also found an excellent product that tidies up hair in 5 minutes - a polishing mask for intensive moisturizing of hair Bamboo Smooth Intensive Moisture Masque, Alterna.

“If you don't have time for long training camps and you need to look good, just put on a mask. It will take less time than you think: I always use the method of Ksenia Shipilova (I talked about it here). I love this remedy for the lipids in the composition - these are natural fats that are on the hair (which is why they are soft and smooth). But their layer can be disturbed - just such means help.

The mask really seems to polish the strands - smoothness and elasticity are provided to you. Natural ingredients (organic bamboo, fennel oil, silk amino acids and wasabi extract) seem to saturate the hair with moisture from the inside. Just dry the strands and enjoy good styling (it only takes 10-15 minutes)."

Price: 2 880 rub

But it is still difficult to do without styling. In the regime of severe time saving (sleep is more expensive, especially in winter), choose products with the "maximum" effect - quick results and minimum costs. BeautyHack editor Daria Sizova has just such a product on the bathroom shelf - Thickening Tonic, Aveda.

“I have fine hair, and if you just blow dry it, it will hang like icicles: no volume, no texture - a complete disappointment. The sealing spray always helps: hair becomes voluminous immediately after drying. I apply the product to wet hair - the composition contains polymers that are activated only under the influence of heat. Good news for adherents of natural cosmetics - 97% of ingredients of natural origin. The spray smells very nice - it also contains clary sage essential oil (by the way, this is a strong aphrodisiac - use the remedy before a date).

I consolidate the result with this tool and the styling lasts until the end of the day. A pleasant bonus, which is not declared by the manufacturer, is that the product fixes curls well. Usually my styling lasts no more than three or four hours, but with this tool I see "the remnants of the former luxury" and the next morning - you can make a voluminous bunch and save time for getting ready tomorrow."

Price: 3 180 rubles

The first step in any makeup is good grooming. But if you overslept, the mood drops below zero (like the thermometer), you don't feel like doing makeup at all. This is not an excuse to go out with dry and dull skin - you just need good care products. With the coming of winter, BeautyHack editor Daria Sizova took out from the bins bright yellow jars of Citrus Brightening Serum and Citrus Brightening Cream with citrus, Frudia.

“A dull complexion is my normal state in the morning. I may not wear makeup, but it is simply necessary to "wake up" the skin - it will respond with a healthy complexion and radiance from the inside (even without a foundation, you will look better).

The funds of another Korean brand have been pleasing us for more than six months. Their "trick" is in the fruit extracts that are contained in each product. The brand has several lines, each of which helps fight different skin problems. For winter, I choose products with tangerine and vitamin C - a real vitamin cocktail!

If you have enlarged pores, the serum will help to tighten them without overdrying the skin - it contains oils of mango, tomato seeds, grapes and apricot kernel. They will also help to make the complexion smoother and maintain skin elasticity. For those who have oily it, I also advise you to pay attention to the serum - the extract of bamboo leaves will make the skin slightly matte, preventing oily sheen during the day, and eucalyptus extract normalizes the work of the sebaceous glands, helping to treat acne and repairing areas that are damaged by acne.

But the best thing, in my opinion, is toning and eliminating dullness. Mandarin extract will slightly brighten the skin, breathe life into it, forcing the blood to circulate faster in the cells. As a result, you will get a healthy complexion without makeup - a real gift for Sonya!

The cream perfectly moisturizes and fixes the result - the loose consistency is quickly absorbed, softening and moisturizing the skin. For owners of a sensitive type - dance: the cream will help to cope with irritations and will not damage the skin."

Price for serum: about 2,000 rubles

Price for the cream: about 2,000 rubles

But the surprises don't end there - there is another tool in the beauty bag of BeautyHack editor Daria Sizova that erases fatigue from the face like a filter in FaceTune. With reducing balsam momentary Beauté Éclair of Baume, Clarins she does not leave for a month - he replaced it immediately three tools of everyday beauty-arsenal.

“In the mornings now I am going 15-20 minutes less - instead of moisturizing cream, make-up base and highlighter I apply only this balm. Light pink consistency literally melts on the skin, and immediately after application, an enthusiastic "wow" will come out of your mouth. Your skin on the eyes will become better: the complexion will be smoother, there will be a slight glow and even a slight lifting effect.

Softness and smoothness are not even discussed - the balm performs a million functions at a time. It will help owners of the oily type with matting the desired areas (these are all rice extract), and dry ones with additional moisturizing (but in harsh weather conditions I would not miss the cream). I apply it in two movements and run to work - a good look is guaranteed, especially if I paint my eyelashes brightly."

Price: 2 450 rubles

Cushons, another magical invention of Koreans, help to quickly and easily make the tone of the face even. The trend for light and loose coverage was also "picked up" by European brands (they often do such "powder boxes" with an ideal tone just as well). One of the favorite products of the senior editor of BeautyHack Anastasia Speranskaya is a tonal cushion with a leaving effect Armani To Go, Giorgio Armani.

“Cushion not only evens out skin tone, but also cares for it - anti-aging ingredients and ingredients that protect against pollution have been added to the formula. The product gives the face a natural glow with white pearl particles - there are six shades in total in the collection, each of which blocks gray tones and helps the skin glow with health.

No. 2 was perfect for me - traces of lack of sleep are instantly erased, and the face becomes much fresher."

Price: 5 600 rub

Emphasizing the eyes is always a good idea (especially when there is no time to paint). A good mascara will help with this, which will lengthen, add volume and separate the eyelashes. One of the latest findings of BeautyHack editor Yulia Kozoliy is Volume Mascara Merci mascara with volume effect by Vivienne Sabo.

“The silicone brush of the mascara is quite large, but comfortable (there will be no marks on the eyelids). The "villi" are closely spaced to each other - a lot of product remains on the brush: you will get good volume and elongation from the first layer. If you apply the second (don't be afraid, the mascara will not crumble), you will get a dramatic effect - your eyes will become very expressive.

But mascara is also well suited for everyday looks - it separates the eyelashes well, does not make the effect of "spider legs". And it can be washed off easily and simply, which is important - if you have not slept enough, you will want to go to bed faster in the evening, and not wash off the remnants of makeup from your face with a multi-stage cleansing system."

Price: 224 rub

If you apply shadows to your eyes, you can easily hold out until the evening and go to dinner fully armed. Choose a creamy product with a light shine - such shadows are quickly applied (you don't have to spend half the morning on shading) and last a long time even without a base (who has time for it in the morning?).

BeautyHack Editor Natalia Kapitsa chose the path of least resistance - They're real double shadows! Duo Eyeshadow Blender, Benefit.

“I do not have tender feelings for decorative cosmetics, but I have a difficult relationship with shadows: firstly, oily skin quickly“eats”them, and secondly, beautifully applying them on the eyelids is an impossible mission for me.

Benefit took care of inept "makeup artists" like me with Naughty Natural The're real. With this tool, you can create makeup with a smooth transition from lighter to darker shades in just one move!

The main feature of the product is a “shaker” instead of a brush. You pass it over the shadows, then over the upper eyelid - the makeup is ready! But these are not all the advantages of the product - the shadows are very persistent, and the composition does not contain aggressive components that can irritate sensitive eyes."

Price: 1 970 rub

If you look really bad, a highlighter will save the situation. But choose products with a light, delicate glow, close to your complexion, better - in a liquid or creamy texture. BeautyHack editor Daria Sizova has a special favorite in case of lack of sleep - the highlighter Aurora Extreme Radiant Rose Nacre, Sergey Naumov.

“The first highlighter of Russian make-up artist Sergei Naumov (you can learn more about him here) was released a year ago - the beauty industry literally squeaked with delight. And the violent emotions are not accidental - the liquid fluid works like Photoshop, gently scattering light, hiding skin imperfections.

The novelty in the color of a delicate rose is in no way inferior to the previous version (only with a different shade of mother-of-pearl). But the shade is universal - it will beautifully set off the tan, accentuate the sleekness of the snow-white skin and create gentle play on the olive.

The texture of the highlighter is very liquid, but you should not be afraid of this - apply with your fingertips and have fun.

Ladies "over 30" will also like the product - the highlighter has a rejuvenating effect (and not only visual). In the composition - ascorbic acid and derivatives of vitamin C. These components are directly involved in the "creation" of collagen, and also stimulate its production. Apply fluid and look younger - a real miracle!

If you are not a fan of active glow, add a drop of the product to your day cream (you will still apply it, even if you decide to do without makeup). You are guaranteed a healthy glow (if you have not slept much this is especially important).

Price: 2 460 rubles

While the elevator is descending from your floor to the first, you can have time to apply the product to your lips so that they:

A) are not weathered in the cold, B) remain hydrated, C) become brighter, and your image is more alive.

For these purposes, tint is best suited. Our entire editorial office is very fond of the products from the makeup artist Olga Romanova - they take care of the lips, leave a bright pigment, even when you have already "eaten" the product. BeautyHack editor Daria Sizova always wears Sexy Gloss Tint, Desert Rose, Romanovamakeup in her fur coat pocket.

“On the lips, the tint creates a beautiful, unobtrusive shine. The shade of Desert Rose is reminiscent of a beautiful dusty rose color that will suit girls of any type of appearance.

For a glossy finish, apply the tint in two coats, spreading with a brush or a boat applicator that draws just the right amount to achieve a glossy finish from the first application.

The gloss is easy to layering - it has an oily texture, thanks to which the product evenly spreads over the lips and does not roll off during the day, but simply absorbs into your lips, leaving a light shade on them (the product is still a tint!). Bonus - it visually increases the volume of the lips, making them plump."

Price: 1 670 rub

And finally, a win-win option is a cream blush that can be applied to both cheeks and lips: the image will immediately become fresh. The BeautyHack editor does not part with the universal cream blush Pot Rouge, Bobbi Brown, which she was introduced to by international make-up artist Eduardo Ferreira (here he showed how to turn daytime makeup into evening makeup in 5 minutes).

“The blush justifies its name - it's not scary to go into intelligence with this tool. I put a drop of the product on the apples of my cheeks and blend it with the pads of my fingers - the effect of a healthy blush is obtained, as if you are literally "full of health". This effect is especially relevant in autumn - the lack of vitamins and sunlight makes the skin dull, and the mood - sad. Blush will help to cope with two problems at once.

The creamy texture spreads easily on the skin. Choose the intensity of the shade yourself - from a light berry tone to a rich blush (the product is flawless in shading).

A separate bonus is the functionality of the blush. I apply them instead of lipstick and in two movements I get the effect of "kissed" lips."