With our lives becoming more hectic than ever, we’re always on the lookout for clever shortcuts we can use in our beauty regimes. But quicker grooming doesn’t have to mean compromising on results. Here, we reveal our time-saving heroes — proof you can shave precious minutes off your routine and still look your best .? Cleaner hair in a can Dry shampoo is having a renaissance. Not only does a quick spray of this talc-like substance mean hair looks cleaner for longer (so you  can take more time between washing it), it’s also a quick, easy way of adding volume  and texture. Batiste Dry Shampoo is, in our opinion, the best. Spray into dry hair and then use your fingers to rub it in. Brush out and you’ll notice added volume, as well as perkier roots. Do-it-all wipes These are brilliant at eliminating even the most steadfast waterproof mascara. No 7 Quick Thinking four-in-one wipes are the holy grail of swift skincare. They cleanse without any need for scrubbing and contain witch hazel to clean and vitamin B5 to nourish and soften skin. Wipes are a great way to save time, and by using these you can skipmoisturiser. Magic-wand cream This anti-ageing, acne-clearing, redness-calming and pigmentation-reducing Cream Supreme from natural skincare guru Antonia Burrell means you can forget about using a bag of different potions to tackle your skin concerns. Totally natural, it’s the fairy godmother of moisturisers. The hard-working eye brightener If you always forget to apply eye cream, pick an under-eye concealer with powerful anti-ageing ingredients instead. Healthspan Nurture’s Illuminating Touch hides wrinkles and conceals darkness immediately. Hairdryer solution Hair drying is the most time-consuming and dull beauty task. But there hasn’t been a time-saving solution until the haircare expert Paul Mitchell launched the Express Style products, which contain technology that reduces the time it takes you to dry your hair, and makes it simpler to style, too. When make-up packs an anti-ageing punch as powerful as this, you can afford to skip the expensive skincare serums. Maybelline’s new foundation is called The Eraser and it was so hotly anticipated it was bestseller on some websites before it was even launched. This base firms skin instantly, and then gradually works to improve skin texture over four weeks. The clever, patented built-in applicator means you don’t need a sponge or brush.