How you start your morning sets the tone for the day ahead. Yet too often, mornings can be stressful – things to organise, kids to get ready, exercise to fit in… Master an easy 5-minute makeup routine that gives you a fresh, just-slept-8-hours look with these time-saving makeup hacks, to make “getting out of the house” feel a little less rushed!

Did you know over 3 in 5 people feel so stressed that it’s impacted their daily life? A recent study spanning 31 countries showed an average of 62% has felt this way at least once (Ipsos, 2024). Chances are, if you’re feeling stressed, it might be taking a toll on your skin. Stress can show up on your skin in a variety of different ways – from fine lines to imperfections, visible surface redness and a dull complexion.

Luckily, today’s busy lifestyle is influencing makeup development. Formulas designed to fit our increasingly stressful lives – and the affect it has on our skin – come to the rescue, with a blur-effect that softens imperfections for a stress-free look. It’s like a filter, in real life.

Signs of stress showing on your skin? No worries! You may be running on minimal sleep with a calendar crammed of to-do lists, but if you’ve got the right foundation, you can still feel put-together in no time. Choose a formula designed to blur any signs of stress – we’re loving THE ONE Everlasting Sync Stress-Free Foundation to give skin a carefree makeup look that lasts all day. Spot-apply where you need coverage to create a seamless natural look – it’ll visibly blur imperfections instantly to leave skin feeling relaxed and perfected… And your skin will stay looking fresh and stress-free all day, as the water-resistant formula locks-in place with transfer-proof staying power – even helping fight sweat and humidity. We like to call it our stress-free skin bestie!

Just twist, swipe and blend THE ONE Colour Unlimited Eye Shadow Sticks over lids for high-impact, low effort eye looks that’ll make mornings a breeze. They’re ultra-pigmented, so you get great colour payoff instantly, and the creamy eye colour locks onto lids and last all day without creasing.

A slick of one shade worn alone gives you an effortless daily look – but if you ask us, we think the different finishes work even better together. Sweep a wash of satin over eyelids for a soft, delicate sheen. Then add dimension to the socket with a swipe of smooth matte, blending the edges with your fingertips – this opens up the eyes, so you’ll look more awake too! For a bolder vibe, define lines with a stroke of shimmer, or smudge a charcoal shade into the lashline for smokey eyes. The choice is yours, the options endless.