A busier schedule awaits us, as we try to juggle work, organize parties and go holiday shopping. We tend to put ourselves last, and have no time for a quick visit to the salon; ending up with a five-minute, self-makeup session that looks blah and boring.  Our solution?  These new beauty products that deliver quick results for a dolled-up you in a flash!

Shu Uemura’s latest cream cover stick foundation, Nobara, is the talk of beauty fanatics all over town.  A foundation that doubles as a concealer, it comes in stick form that makes for easy application.  Yuji Asano, the brand’s international chief makeup artist shares, “The greatest benefit of Nobara cream cover stick lies in its speediness and direct application.  The stick format allows application of precise amounts to specific areas.  With Nobara stick, some techniques can be achieved very quickly and easily.”  And we agree!  Price: P1,900.

Styli-Style’s Shadow 24, a cream-to-powder eyeshadow in a pen works as both an eye shadow and an eye liner.  The sponge-tip applicator keeps things simple and fuss-free.  Available at all Beauty Bar outlets.

A good set of brushes is as important as the makeup products you put on.  Japonesque brushes have been a fave among makeup professionals, these brushes are inspired by Kabuki actors.  Good craftsmanship is their priority, which is no wonder that this brand has gotten a lot of good press. Try the Touch-Up Tube that can fit right in your bag, for quick retouches anytime, anywhere.  Available at all Beauty Bar outlets.

Hide your stress and exude a sexy glow with Jane Iredale Brush-Me Bronze that comes with it’s own brush applicator and cap. Tiny flecks of gold will add radiance to skin areas that need a healthy boost.  Available at Essenses, Rustan’s.

Avon Glazewear Diamond Lipstick comes in a sleek and slick chrome tube that can fit in your tiniest party bag.  We love it for its ultra-light and glossy finish.   For those who want to take it up a notch, try Revlon Really Red matte lipstick.  A perfect red shade that looks good on any skin tone, it gives a lush velvet texture sans the dryness that works for both day and night. 

Introducing Butter London: it boasts of “3-Free”: Free of Formaldehyde, Toluene, and Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP).  And did we say they dry fast, too?  They’re simply heavensent!  Witty names such as Dahling and Frilly Knickers are extra reasons why this brand is a hit.  Butter London is available at the following salons: Basement, Emphasis, Henri Calayag, Kerastase, Nail Spa, Tinette & Co., Toni & Guy and at Mix boutique.