Primping Quick Fixes

Since most of us don't have the privilege of having a makeup artist and stylist by our side each morning, it helps to have some quick-fix beauty solutions and fast primping tactics under your belt. Whether you need to tame flyaway hair or get that smoky eye shadow look in a flash, here are some primping quick fixes that can help you achieve the look you want in just a few minutes.

Taming Flyaway Hair
A simple way to tame those strands is by rubbing a small amount of hand lotion or shea butter moisturizer on your hands, then patting down those wisps of hair with your fingertips. Just make sure you're not overloading your hair with lotion or you'll be left with a greasy look. A very small amount is all you need to get that hair under control.

Reducing Puffy Eyes
Had a rough night? Get that bright-eyed look by using some warm green-tea bags as a compress over your eyelids. The tea will tighten and tone up the delicate eye area, and can relieve some of the puffiness and congestion that's accumulated around your eyelids. Just a few minutes of pressing the bags over your eyes is all it takes to reduce puffiness and redness.

Getting Smoky Eyes in a Snap
Who says you need to spend more than 10 minutes putting on eye makeup? The smoky eye look is much easier to pull off when you use a set of jumbo-size eye shadow pencils to fill in the lids and create the smudged, smoky effect. You'll need one base color, a pewter or dark gray color to create the smoky effect, and plain black liner to finish the look.

Maintaining a Plump Pucker
An easy way to achieve the coveted plump pout is by using a lip-plumping lip gloss. These lip glosses contain ingredients that increase circulation to the lips and make them appear bigger and softer. They're available in a wide range of colors, and can be a great alternative to your usual lip liner and lipstick routine. They're also easy to travel with, so you can easily plump up your pucker when you're on the go!

Bringing Out Your Radiant Glow
If your skin is looking less-than-stellar after a long night or stressful morning, bring out your radiant glow with the help of an illuminating face powder. Just dust this powder over your T-zone and along the cheekbones to create a natural glow in seconds. You can apply this powder right over your regular foundation or a tinted moisturizer, in lieu of any finishing powders. Try one with a light shimmer or go with the bronzer version to create a luminous-but natural-looking finish.

What are your quick-fix solutions for common beauty and skin problems? Share your tips in the comments below!