Morning Beauty Products That Are Better Than A Cup Of Coffee

You'll want to throw your Keurig into the nearest trashcan after this (maybe).

Here’s the deal. You’re a busy and high-powered woman (or man!). Your life is packed with deadlines, parties, commitments, and sometimes, a well-deserved rest is few and far between. But hey, you’re entitled to be tired and you’re definitely not required to pack on makeup and moisturizers to make yourself feel more alive and presentable each morning. But, when you’re feeling like waking up and tackling the day head on, give these products a try. They will lend a hand to help you feel cognizant, gently aid in guiding you through the treachery that is the work day (especially on Mondays), and even carry you into the fun-filled nightly plans you have been looking forward to (or maybe dreading). You might not even need coffee after you use these miracle products! But I would probably still recommend it. Let’s begin with your new favorite morning beauty regime!

1. Origins GinZing Energy-Boosting Moisturizer

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This stuff is a miracle. It is fragrant, smelling just like oranges, and cooling enough to soothe your swollen morning skin. This GinZing moisturizer is the perfect first step for your every morning routine, and it even works on top of any other topical treatment you might need. For me personally, my skin is sensitive and acne-prone, and any slightly thick or heavy moisturizer introduces armies of unwanted pimples within an hour of application. This moisturizer has never elicited those results, but instead, it brightens my complexion, soothes my dry spots, and cools down my skin enough to perk me back up just in time for the day to start.

2. Milk Makeup Cooling Water

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To continue down this rejuvenating path, check out Milk Makeup’s Cooling Water for an amazing and refreshing touch-up and an awakening after effect. Described on Sephora as “a soothing seawater, caffeine-infused gel stick to de-puff eyes and energize the look of skin”, this product is the most replenishing purchase I have made as of late. It stays icy cold and is as smooth as cocoa butter to the touch. Simply glide it across your under eyes, your neck, your cheeks, or wherever else you need a quick boost, and you will most definitely see the change within the hour and your unwanted morning puffiness diminish in the blink of an eye.

3. Kate Somerville Goat Milk De-Puffing Eye Balm

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To amplify your morning radiance, pair Milk Makeup’s Cooling Water with this Kate Somerville Goat Milk De-Puffing Eye Balm for the ultimate smoothening effect. While this is also cool to the touch, its true work is done in the under eye area, as it very quickly attacks your puffy circles and reinvigorates your dark spots and deep lines. The balm-like consistency allows for easy and quick application, and a little truly goes a long way. I rely on this eye balm every morning without a doubt.

4. Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater

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This product, a cult favorite that has spread throughout the makeup industry and even into many fashion franchises, is the ideal pick-me-up for morning, afternoon, or night. According to Mario Badescu, this spray is engineered to “revitalize skin with dewy radiance”. A little spritz on top of the above morning-product cocktail seals in your glow and preps your skin for the many elements it is sure to ~face~ throughout the day, and it’s hydrating qualities are apparent and visibly beneficial. Seriously, this product is an absolute must have, and it is SO CHEAP! There’s no excuse not to have this as a part of your skincare arsenal.

5. Milk Makeup Sunshine Oil

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To blast your skin with some much-needed moisture, and as a perfect partner to the Origins GinZing cream, try this Milk Makeup Sunshine Oil. It smells like absolute heaven, comes out cleanly through a clear rollerball applicator, and wipes away any dryness without a chance of breakouts. If your skin has suffered the tough blows of harsh acne products like mine has, this is the absolute perfect spot treatment oil that gets rid of flakiness and rough areas while surely not reversing all of your anti-acne progress. According to Sephora, it is vegan, gentle, safe for the body and face, and made predominantly of “grapeseed, avocado, grapefruit peel, mandarin, and lemon peel oils”. It really feels like a little burst of sunshine in every use, and you will rely on this day and night for its insane illuminating effects.

6. Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25

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Last but certainly not least, this lip balm by Jack Black is the ultimate luxury product that gives you the extra boost you need to tackle the day. As any lip balm does, this one is created with the intention of soothing and relieving “dry, chapped, irritated lips” but without that cakey and waxy texture that is so off-putting and often common in similar lip aids. It is available in a large variety of scents and flavors, including Natural Mint & Shea Butter (tingles from first touch), Shea Butter & Vitamin E (smells just like cotton candy), Black Tea & Blackberry (rich, creamy, and unique), Grapefruit & Ginger (fresh and sweet), Lemon & Shea Butter (zesty and tart), and more. It’s also important to note that it's beyond affordable, and not only is it intensely moisturizing and hydrating, but it adds an extra sheen and smells outstanding. I personally recommend the Natural Mint & Shea Butter, as it’s cooling, soft, and even freshens that morning breath.

If you’re a makeup person, check out some items below to throw on top of these skincare products and finish off your refreshed morning look!

7. Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil

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If you’re a loyal makeup junkie, then you know that this eyeliner is the Holy Grail and one of Urban Decay’s prized possessions. It is sleek, vibrant, and glides on just as the title suggests. They offer a large variety of shades, colors, and hues that make it impossible to choose just one. My personal favorite, Empire, is a dark and matte eggplant purple shade that I use every single day. It is brighter than black but not light enough to wipe away within a few hours. Not to mention, it makes my hazel green eyes pop like crazy. I highly recommend finding your perfect color of this pencil to make your eyes appear bigger and brighter for any occasion.

8. Benefit They’re Real! Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara

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In the ongoing battle of the ultimate mascara, I will forever be on team Benefit They’re Real! It is thin enough not to clump, dark enough to lengthen your lashes, and dense enough to hang on from the second it’s applied to the second you’re ready to wipe it off. If I had to choose one product for the rest of my life to use above all else, this is it. I often throw it on for a Sunday doing errands or a Monday morning coffee run, and always use it to finish off any full day or night makeup look. I promise, this is the absolute best that mascara has to offer and is always the one to beat.

9. Tarte Cheek Stain

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This is a new discovery turned forever favorite that I use almost everyday. Tarte Cheek Stain provides the ideal burst of color and pop of shine, and it smells like summertime and lemonade and candy all at once. Sold in a variety of sheer shades ranging from pink to red to orange, this balm like tint gives you that flushed and blushed appearance in an instant, and it is super blendable and light on the skin. You will instantly glow with this on, and I’ve received countless compliments while wearing it stating exactly that.

10. Josie Maran Argan Lip Sting Plumping Butter

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Finally, a little something to polish off your wake-up look and buzz you into a better morning mood. This Josie Maran lip product smells great, plumps your lips to high heavens, and finishes with a beautiful brush of color. It is available in Work It (Vanilla Clear), Embrace (Nude Honey), or Free It (Grapefruit Pink, and my preferred shade), and especially in tandem with the Tarte Cheek Stain, you will become rosy and bright. While it burns slightly at first, it quickly soothes and amps up your voluminous lips to fit the Kylie Jenner trend and grows more and more comfortable with each and every wear.

There you have it! While these are just a portion from the plethora of available beauty products aimed towards awakening and amplifying your early-riser aesthetic, they are tried and true victors in their craft and never cease to amaze me in their caffeine-like results. You can thank me later!

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