We're not even going to bother telling you how important time is. You already know time is of the essence and all that. We will tell you, however, that in 2013 The Daily Mail reported on a study that said the average woman spends 474 days of their lives putting on makeup. There are plenty of days we relish that time spent in front of the mirror, whether it's due to a new eye look we're test driving or a hot new lipstick. But for the other days, we've got these 8 tricks that will save you more time than you'll believe!

Our adoration of a great cat eye is very well documented. But there's no doubt that one ever-so-slightly wrong move can add a good 10 minutes or so to your makeup routine. So, save yourself the time (and the stress!) by staying away from makeup looks requiring fine lines. Skip the cat eye and instead opt for one of these stunning looks that don't require eyeliner. And while you're at it, ditch the bold lip that requires careful attention, and try a simple tinted lip balm like Maybelline Baby Lips Crystal in Mirrored Mauve.

Sure, you could clip your hair into a million different sections, carefully curl each piece for precisely 20 seconds, spritz some hairspray on the style and let it set. But if you're really just looking for something quick and easy, try this simple curling iron trick instead.

There are days when a manicure sounds heavenly, and there are days (or late nights, in some cases) when it's easiest just to do a quick swipe of your favorite polish at home. But it's pretty hard to get the perfect mani by yourself, especially if you're tired or in a rush. Which is why these easy clean-up tricks will save your mani, and maybe even your sanity.

Want a fun, low maintenance wavy hair look in just seconds? With a braid and a curling iron, we'll show you the trick.

Quickly add definition to your face by following your heart - the one on your face! Makeup pro Elyse Reneau shows us how.

6. Get the world's best ponytail.

You know those ponytails that are flat and limp? We want nothing to do with those suckers. Instead, we want a pony with some bounce, right? Lucky for you this easy trick will get you there.

Sometimes just finding the blush brush - not the foundation brush or the powder brush - in your many makeup drawers is half the battle. If you spend more time rifling through your makeup collection than you do applying it, then it's time to clean up your act. Follow along on our best tips on keeping your makeup organized.

You don't want to spend a ton of time getting your flyaways just right -sometimes it feels like that could take days! But the truth of the matter is that if you don't fix them in the morning, you'll spend the rest of the day fiddling with your rebel strands to calm them down. So get them right the first time with this easy trick.

Will you use any of these tips to save yourself time? Let us know in the comments below!

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