With everyone constantly being on the go, it’s often hard to find time to treat yourself. You know, even a two-hour spa treatment — as luxurious as it sounds — doesn’t fit into your schedule. But what if we told you the latest beauty trend involves quick at-home skin care treatments and products that give you instant results? We’re talking 20 minutes and under to glowing, hydrated skin, restored hair and more. (Oh yeah, there’s even a 15-second mask if 20 minutes is too long.)
Get to know these nine amazing beauty saviors that deliver instant gratification. It’s like bringing the spa right to your house — and saving heaps of time and money while you’re at it.
9 Beauty Products that Deliver Instant Gratification
Blithe
Splash masks (also called pat masks) are brilliant. Instead of waiting around for 20 minutes like you would with a regular face mask, they work in just 15 seconds. This rejuvenating formula is a favorite. Just pat on your face in the shower, wait 15 seconds and boom — gorgeous, glowing skin. Now that's fast!
Patting Splash Mask - Rejuvenating Purple Berry, $45 at Glow Recipe
Drunk Elephant
Another favorite must-have is Drunk Elephant's new Babyfacial. Forget about indulging in a facial that costs upward of $150 (although it's nice to pamper yourself every so often!). This good-for-your-skin formula will help to improve skin's texture and give you a more youthful-looking complexion in under 20 minutes. Watch the latest Girls episode and by the show's end, you'll have glowy skin.
T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial, $80 at Sephora
Natura Bissé
Natura Bissé, one of our favorite luxe brands, just released this three-step treatment that will exfoliate, brighten and lift in just 10 minutes. If your skin is dull and lackluster, this is all you really need to give it an instant revival.
Diamond Instant Glow, $88 at Saks
Fresh
If you've had the pleasure of trying this mask, you know exactly why it's on our list. For starters, the texture is perfect — it's like satin slathered all over your face — and it instantly cools down skin. Black tea ferment (aka kombucha) also works to instantly give skin a radiant boost.
Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask, $92 at Nordstrom
Phytomer
This handy gel will give you an immediate hydration boost a mere 15 minutes after applying. Whether using on its own or mixed with your favorite moisturizer, it will keep your skin super moisturized for 12 hours straight. A must for dry winter weather.
Hydracontinue 12h Moisturizing Flash Gel, $72.50 at Phytomer
Shu Uemura Art of Hair
Split ends. Damaged ends. We've all been there. Thanks to this masque from Shu Uemura Art of Hair, you can restore your locks by applying and leaving on for just 10 minutes. Going an extra step, it also helps prevent future breakage.
Ultimate Remedy Extreme Restoration Treatment, $68 at Shu Uemura Art of Hair
i woke up like this
If you want to wake up with dewy, glowy skin, we suggest keeping a bottle of this hydrating mist on your nightstand. Not only will it help to wake you up, but rose water and nutrients will give you a skin boost with just a few spritzes.
Hydra Balancing Rose Mist, $30 at Nordstrom
DERMAFLASH
Ever wonder how Taraji P. Henson keeps her skin flawless on the red carpet? One word: DERMAFLASH. Her makeup artist uses this contraption prior to big events to get her skin looking camera-ready. It gets rid of dead skin cells, leaving skin soft, smooth and supple. As its name implies, it works in a flash.
DERMAFLASH, $189 at DERMAFLASH
REN
You may not have over an hour to spa it up, but everyone's got one minute for amazing skin. Vitamin C is its main ingredient, which helps to give dull complexions an instant radiant makeover.
Flash Rinse 1 Minute Facial, $48 at Sephora
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