Quick Beauty Hacks: 8 Time-Saving Hair, Skin & Makeup Tips

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Complexion Corrector

Even out your skin with the JK Jemma Kidd Mannequin Skin Perfector Kit ($22, target.com).

Tester says: "The palette conceals my undereye circles and makes my face look radiant."
— Leah Precia, Delafield, Wisconsin

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Eye Opener

L'Oreal Paris Collagen Micro-Pulse Eye ($19.99, drugstores) is a small massager that minimizes puffiness fast.

Tester says: "The treatment rejuvenates my tired eyes."
— Allison Hudson, New York City

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Pimple Preventer

Mist breakout-prone parts with Mark Back Me Up Anti-Acne Back Treatment Liquid Spray ($10, meetmark.com).

Tester says: "It helped clear up spots on my body in about one week."
— Emily Leitch, Houston

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Double Take

Benefit Prrrowl ($28, benefitcosmetics.com) enhances your eyes with shimmery mascara and your lips with pink gloss.

Tester says: "After the gym, it transforms my look from day to night."
— Catherine O'Neill, Glendale, California

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Curl Power

Use Sephora Mini Heated Eyelash Curler ($12, sephora.com) after applying mascara. The wand warms up the formula's waxes for a long-lasting lift.

Tester says: "It keeps my naturally stick-straight lashes boosted all day."
— Samantha Shelton, Oswego, New York

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Time Shaver

Stay stubble-free wherever you go with Clio Palmperfect ($10, drugstores), a cordless razor.

Tester says: "It's great for speedy touch-ups."
— Christy Houston, Overland Park, Kansas

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Band Aid

Stash Among the Zinnias Ponytail Holder Rubber Band Ball ($8, etsy.com) in your gym bag. It includes 40 holders.

Tester says: "My elastics stay in one place and are easy to find."
— Eleanor Langston, beauty director

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Hair Helper

Twirl the Goody Spin Pin ($6.49, Target stores) into your bun for the perfect casual updo.

Tester says: "My style looks soft and loose but stays in place." — Carolena Jones, Columbia, South Carolina

Originally published in FITNESS magazine, October 2010.