4 quick facebeat tricks if you don't want to spend too much time on makeup

• Want the effect without all the effort? Yes, that's always my MO.
• Like with a simple outfit, the accessories always ups the ante.
  
• So, if you're not a makeup aficionado with the know-how, time or interest in contouring, foundation and all the rest, then it's time to think of makeup purely as a pretty face accessory. 

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If you're not so wise in the ways of the contour, here are five-minute or less application routines to try. 

1- Metallic eyeshadow

The trick is to let the eyeshadow speak for itself. So get a cream or powder eyeshadow you love, apply primer before to make sure it stays in place, and keep the rest of your look understated. 

2 - Graphic eyeliner, highlighter, lipgloss

The cat eye flick accompanied by a thin black liquid eyeliner line is a classic. But it's going bolder and thicker than ever. 

And, glow in the dark makeup will soon be a thing, which means looks like this could be in our future...

3 - Bold lip, no mascara even

A bold lip is a bold lip is a bold lip, true. But a bold lip pops even more when accompanied by no mascara. 

4 - Gold undereye liner

A former beauty director once told me that she always adds a touch of gold, either to the corner of her eyes or just underneath to wake her eyes up. This trick looks phenomenal, I kid you not.

What's your favourite makeup trick? Let us know here.

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