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    Things That'll Help You Get Ready In Basically Half The Time

    For those mornings when you hit the snooze button an unacceptable number of times.

    1. A microfiber towel to make drying your hair less of a hassle. Just wrap it around your head, secure the towel with the button in the back, and let the microfiber magic soak up all the excess water without causing extra frizz.

    2. Or a scrunchie-towel hybrid made of microfiber so you can put your hair up in a pony and dry it at the same time, so it's basically a multitasking miracle.

    3. A wrinkle releaser and fabric-freshening spray that over 12,000 Amazon reviewers swear by. It'll help you get rid of all those creases and crinkles with just a few simple sprays, so it's perfect for when you can't be bothered to pull out the iron.

    4. A tube of eye cream and concealer all wrapped into one — because who has time to apply both?! It's packed with hyaluronic acid to hydrate and de-puff and it has the perfect amount of tint to cover those pesky dark circles.

    Reviewer's under-eye area before and after using L'Oreal concealer

    5. A body sponge that comes prefilled with body wash — so you can just grab it and get to scrubbing. This is perfect for anyone who always hops in the shower when they're already running late.

    6. Or a pack of body wipes for the days when you need to skip the shower and take the lazy route instead. We've all been there.

    7. A pack of oil-absorbing sheets that will tackle the shiniest of foreheads and have you looking instantly matte without ruining your makeup. These are a must on the days when you're already running late and have no time to wash your face.

    8. A dry shampoo foam — yes, I said foam! — that'll help you freshen and restyle your locks at the same time. It will give your hair a clean slate and stop you from throwing your brush out of the window when your curls just won't cooperate.

    9. Or a plant-based dry shampoo for all hair types that will become a lifesaver when you wake up way too late to even think about a shower. Simply apply a few sprays of this unscented formula on your roots and comb through to absorb excess oil and refresh your hair.

    10. A tinted lip balm with over 400 rave reviews from Etsy shoppers for its sheer touch of red that works for basically any skin tone. It's perfect for those mornings when you can't be bothered with both a lip balm and lipstick.

    11. An extremely popular BB cream that's basically the tinted moisturizer of your dreams. Not only does it hydrate, but it also adds the perfect amount of coverage to quickly even out your skin — no Beautyblender or foundation brush required. Oh, and did I mention the SPF 30?!

    Reviewer wearing Maybelline Dream BB Fresh

    12. An air-dry leave-in cream so you can get perfectly tousled waves without the use of any styling tools — so it's essentially a bottle of pure magic.

    13. The ever-popular Revlon one-step hair dryer and volumizer with over 249,000 5-star reviews from Amazon customers. The jaw-dropping before and after photos really speak for themselves.

    Promising review: "My hair is baby fine and thin, and most hair dryers cause me to get nasty split ends and breakage. I bought this on a whim, and the difference between this and my high-end dryer has been phenomenal! I have more volume in less time than it takes my usual routine. Plus, I've had much less breakage as well.

    "To style, I use a volumizer and heat protector, then flip my hair over and blow-dry upside down. When I'm finished and flip my head back over, vavoom! Big hair!" —Trisha Rutherford

    Get it from Amazon for $34.89+ (available in six colors).

    14. Or this paddle-style dryer brush to add extra softness and shine with just a few swipes.

    BuzzFeed Shopping reviewer's before-and-after of her 4C curls on the left and her hair blown out on the right
    Essence Gant / BuzzFeed

    It has two heat settings, plus a cool setting so you can customize it to your hair type.

    Promising review: "I'm a stylist of nine years, and I've straightened many heads in my lifetime. I NEEDED THIS NINE YEARS AGO! OMG, I use it prior to performing full blowouts on clients and it helps tremendously, especially for finicky children and teens. It's great for all hair textures." —Vett Garcia

    Get it from Amazon for $25.67+ (available in two colors).

    To learn more about why the above BuzzFeeder swears by this, check out "Here's The Life-Changing Blow-Dryer Every Black Girl With Natural Hair Needs."

    15. OR! A wet-to-straight hair straightener so you finally ditch your blow dryer and save some major time on your morning hair routine.

    16. A bracelet holder so you can wear your favorite accessories even when nobody is around to help you deal with that annoying lobster clasp. Seriously, it's 2021 — bracelet clasp technology should be more advanced by now.

    someone using the product to put on a bracelet
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I can't believe I've waited this long to buy one of these. My eyesight is failing, including my depth perception, so wearing bracelets has been difficult unless they are slip on. This jewelry helper is easy to use. Now I can wear bracelets again." —Cat Mom

    Get it from Amazon for $6.99.

    17. A leave-in conditioning spray with a whopping 10 benefits in one bottle. Just a few spritzes will condition, detangle, provide heat protection, hydrate, smooth, soften, control frizz, boost shine, and strengthen your strands.

    Model holding two bottle of Mane Club NYC One Hit Wonder spray
    Mane Club NYC

    Promising review: "I have fine hair that tangles very easily and has little to no volume. This stuff is a dream when it comes to untangling my hair. It is lightweight and does not weigh my hair down. Plus it smells fantastic!" —Caela D.

    Mane Club is a small business specializing in cruelty-free, vegan hair products.

    Get it from Mane Club for NYC for $8.

    18. An automatic toothpaste dispenser so you can stop fumbling around with a crusty tube of Colgate when you've barely wiped away the crust from your eyes. It'll keep your toothbrushes, toothpaste, and other bathroom necessities in their proper place.

    Model holding toothbrush up to automatic toothpaste dispenser

    19. A super-portable and reusable pet hair remover to help you quickly wipe off all that pesky fur when you're on-the-go. You'll be so glad you have this when you're running late and realize your blazer is totally covered in cat hair.

    20. A lotion designed specifically for wet skin so you can quickly moisturize before you even reach for a towel. It's seriously a game changer for anyone who gets itchy skin due to allergies.

    21. A detangling brush that'll glide right through your hair instead of getting caught in a knotted mess that makes you want to chop it all off and go back to bed.

    22. A hair-finishing stick to tame all those stubborn flyaways that refuse to stay in place. This will become your new best friend when you need to look presentable for a Zoom meeting in a hurry.

    23. A well-loved "defunk" spray that uses lavender and rosemary to neutralize odors without absorbing your hair's natural oils. It'll also soothe an itchy scalp and help you extend the time in between washes if you're trying to cut back.

    Model holding bottle of Defunk Hair Odor Neutralizing Tonic

    24. An herbal potion you can quickly roll directly under your eyes to instantly de-puff and brighten thanks to the coffee infusion and organic olive oil. It's basically an espresso shot for your skin.

    Bottle of Under Eye Potion by Rooted Earth

    25. A fragrant mist that comes in nine delicious scents for you to spray all over your body and hair. You'll be so glad you have it when you lie to yourself and say, "I'll take a shower in the morning!" when you know good and well you're going to hit snooze 20 times and then rush out the door.

    Model holding bottle of Pacifica Moonray Bloom Hair and Body Mist

    26. Coty Airspun loose face power to quickly mop up excess oil and keep your makeup looking flawless all day. It's basically FaceTune in a portable package.

    27. A refreshening spray that's essentially like dry shampoo for clothes. It'll make your worn garments smell like they just came out of the laundry and even get rid of any unsightly wrinkles.

    28. A set of lock laces to turn all of your sneakers into slip-ons, because nobody has time to tie their shoes when they're running late all the time.

    29. A pack of highly rated facial-cleaning wipes for the days when you need to fool everyone into thinking you did your full skincare routine. They're powerful enough to remove stubborn waterproof mascara yet gentle enough for sensitive skin.

    30. A waterproof eyeliner stamp that helps you achieve the impossible: creating the perfect winged liner on the very first try.

    31. A perfecting skin tint that's not a moisturizer, not yet a foundation. It has just enough pigment to blur and even out skin tone, but is lightweight enough to let your natural beauty shine through.

    32. A bestselling eyebrow pencil with a helpful double-ended design. You can fill in your brows in a flash with the angled pencil side, then use the spoolie brush on the other end to smooth everything out.

    Reviewer showing results of using Maybelline brow pencil

    33. An illuminating moisturizer that'll give you that glowing ~lit from within~ complexion — think of it as a subtle highlighter for your whole face. Everyone will be looking at your little square in your next virtual happy hour.

    34. A pack of cooling, hydrating eye gels with hyaluronic acid and collagen you can put on 15 minutes before that early morning weekly meeting, then toss off right before you click on the Google Meet link.

    35. A breathable hair wrap reviewers say is super soft, versatile, and easy to throw on when you're in a hurry thanks to the stretchy jersey fabric.

    36. A tube of the celebrity-beloved Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré that has so many uses. You can slather it on as a moisturizer that doubles as a smoothing makeup primer, or apply it as a nourishing face mask when your skin needs a good pick-me-up.

    Model applying Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré to other model's face

    37. A pack of flavored overnight oats you can whip up the night before and grab as you head out the door. Just pour the pack in the included blender bottle, add your favorite milk or milk alternative, shake it up, and let it sit in the fridge overnight — you'll be so glad you did in the morning.

    38. And a pack of knotted stretchy headbands that are ridiculously inexpensive but might just become the standout part of your look. Plus, when all else fails, just throw on a headband and call it a day.

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