1. Lose the baggage. Instead of investing thousands in cosmetic surgery to rid yourself of unwanted under-eye baggage, just brush on a satiny shade of powder and blend it into the creases in your eyes. Darker colors create depth, which will distract from the baggage.
2. Perception is everything. Since fitness tends to be a work in progress, use a self-tanner cream or spray on your body to give the illusion of tone. While it won't work magic, it will certainly complement the tone you are working towards.
   
3. Cheeky cheeks. A soft brushstroke of bronzer just below the cheekbones creates a slimming definition for the face.
   
4. Pumped up. We all love the beauty of well-defined biceps. Just before hitting the scene do 20-30 reps of your favorite (or perhaps least favorite) strength training arm exercise. The weight resistance will flood the muscles with blood leaving you with the well-defined muscles that are oh so pretty in your new chemise.
   
5. Pearly whites. Wear a coral or pink tinted lipstick to bring out the natural whiteness in your pearly whites.

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A long commute, a longer workday, a working lunch, and a necessary workout -- your daily schedule may not leave much time for an extended beauty routine. The best way to look naturally beautiful is by eating a diet rich in nutritious foods, exercising, and drinking lots of water, but problem areas happen. Never fear, eDiets has some suggestions for quick beauty fixes on the go.

For instance, if you need a little cheek color, dab a neutral lipstick on your cheeks and rub it in. Unruly brows can be tamed with a touch of hair gel, and concealer can do a lot of damage control if its the only thing in your purse. Check out the gallery below for more tips on how to look good with even the busiest of schedules.

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Working from home means that most days of the week, my beauty routine is decidedly low maintenance. But we have a new schedule this year, one that means I have to be out of the house and respectable in appearance (with two children in tow who also need to look halfway decent) before 9 A.M. Suddenly, I find myself looking for quick and easy ways to look like I spent a little while on myself, without actually spending much time at all.

Ediets has a great article on helping you simplify your beauty routine, while still hanging on to style. Because the secret to great skin lies in taking care of it, they recommend that you spend the bulk of your routine cleansing and moisturizing and limit the amount of makeup you have to apply each day. And did you know most hairdressers say hair shouldn't be washed every day. There's a least a tip or two I might try. What about you? What are your tricks for looking good in half the time?

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