There are days when you just cannot bring yourself to go through the entire grind of putting on makeup. Still, you do not want to step out of the house looking dull. For the busy bees who want to prettify their face instantly, here goes.

To mask a tired looking face, dab on a little shimmer around the corners of the eyes and over the cheekbones. Sprinkle some more near the brow and temples. This gives and instant illusion of sparkling beauty.

Keep at hand a reserve of under eye cream. Try for one of those roll on types that allow you to hide the under eye shadows on the go. Though this helps temporarily, getting that beauty sleep does wonders to your eyes and skin, not to mention your mind.

There is another natural way to rejuvenate instantly. Breathing deeply and drinking lots of water brightens you up in ways you can both see and not see. You begin to feel fresh and upbeat when you draw in that precious oxygen deeply into your lungs. Of course, there is no need to emphasize the necessity of sufficient water.

Moving on, keep a mascara in your purse at all times for those emergency moments. Applying a little mascara opens up the eyes, making them look pretty and alert. Another must have is a good lipstick. Prefer one with a moisturizer and sunscreen for the best effect. These long lasting lipsticks are your best friends exactly when you need them. Adding color to the world was never more fun.

(AW: Sruthi)