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Hit the ground running is the morning mantra for most busy women. But getting ready to face the world too often comes at the tail-end of an organisational whirlwind. Making time for yourself is the standard advice but typically easier said than done. As with most things, preparation is the key to a breezy beauty routine. Unless your look alters dramatically according to your mood, you can lay out your make-up just as you would an outfit. Go through your beauty bag and select your favourite base, liners, bronzer, eye shadow and lipsticks – try to stick to two of each as a maximum. Arrange your choices, along with basics like tweezers and cotton wool, and say goodbye to the morning rummage.

Photography: Sam McAdam. Styling: Georgia Harvey-Sutton.