Lazy Girl’s Guide to Makeup on the Go

Ultimate applicator

Makeup brushes can be a big time suck. (Besides, what’s really the big difference between an eyebrow brush and an eyeliner brush?) Our suggestion: Ditch ’em. Instead try this applicator — your finger. “You can use your fingers for any beauty product or part of your face,” says celebrity makeup artist Tina Turnbow (clients include Olivia Wilde and Claire Danes).

Not only will this save you time, but you might just get a better look. “Using your fingers is a great way to feel how much product you are applying on your skin,” says Turnbow; something that’s harder to judge when using a brush. Another reason to use your digits: “If you blend each item properly, your makeup will look more natural than if you used brushes,” says Turnbow.