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For some, settling into the new year might mean finding even more efficient ways to do life. This also applies to grooming, especially if you’re one who’s partial to looking smart without exception – but not so keen on spending 45 minutes in front of a mirror. When Zadie Smith reportedly told her seven-year-old daughter that putting on loads of makeup is a waste of time, her comments got mixed reactions. Some felt that self-grooming is an integral part of our daily lives – and that taking your time while you’re at is perfectly okay. But there’s also something attractive about pulling a look together in a giffy. Since ‘I woke up like this’ is not a (real) thing, here are the staple products you need to make it look like you did. Easy Peasy Soap This prebiotic cleansing bar from Gallinée is suitable for all skin types, – whether it be normal, sensitive, acne or eczema prone skin – because it adapts to the skin’s needs. This is because it has a PH of 5.8, which is extremely close to that of the skin. This clever soap has a prebiotic and post biotic formula that allows your skin to benefit off its good bacteria while supporting the skin’s barrier. It also has slow-release lactic acid to suit even the most sensitive skin while also hydrating and soothing the skin. With all these benefits, £9.90 doesn’t seem so steep. The Gallinée cleansing bar is available on www.gallinee.com. The New Teaser When the Tangle Teezer made a splash across our screens, who didn’t rush to try the new universal ‘It’ brush? Despite the nifty product’s popularity, however, some of us were missing a handle on our favourite detangler. Enter Charlotte Mensah’s paddle brush, a big toothed hair brush designed to detangle all hair types. Gentle enough to use on wet or dry hair, the brush is a respectable £22. Just make sure to get your money’s worth by using it regularly. The paddle brush is available in black or white via www.charlottemensah.com. Serum Foundation This serum foundation from The Ordinary is a steal at £5.70, especially as it also contains SPF 15 serum that protects the skin as it covers it. The foundation comes in a range of 21 shades ranging from light, medium to dark, with consideration of warm, neutral and cold undertones. Three of the foundation shades have either a silver or gold under tone (in shades 1.0NS; 1.2YG and 2.0YG), with very fine dispersions of metallic effect for subtle highlight. Getting moisture, coverage and highlight in one seems almost too good to be true. Buy the serum foundation online via www.theordinary.com. Tint And Go The Multi Bene stain from Noto Botanics is described as the multi-use colour stain that nourishes and repairs your skin. Though not new to the trends scene, the humble tint is beloved for its efficiency and compatibility. This deep red orange shade (£22) will suit any skin tone, depending on how much is layered. Italian makeup artist Gloria Noto is renowned for her ‘no-makeup makeup’ look, so you know you can trust this product to do the job without shouting it across the street. Get the stain at www.sablebeauty.com. Brow-lliant The Boy Brow brush from Glossier is making brow pencils look positively high maintenance. A triple threat with the ability to darken, groom and thicken, the brush from this cult favourite is available in blonde, brown, black and clear. The efficiency of this product (retailing at £14) has swept beauty shoppers off their feet. After all, the idea of attaining perfect eyebrows in just a few seconds is too appealing to ignore.