Finish Your Eye Makeup in 7 Minutes or Less

Ever had to speed through your makeup routine because you woke up a little late? Eyeshadow is often the most time-consuming thing in one's makeup routine and we find ourselves having to compromise when we are pressed for time.

What if we told you that we had the solution? If there were products that would give you a complete eye makeup look in less than five minutes? Or maybe a portable palette that you can carry with you and do your eye makeup on the go?

Here are seven eyeshadows that are the answer to you eyeshadow woes!

One-Swipe Eyeshadows

One-swipe eyeshadows are eyeshadow palettes that give you a complete eye look in, well, one swipe. Check out four of them here!

Aprilskin Perfect Magic Dual Eyeshadow

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Aprilskin may be well-known for its Real Calendula or Real Carrotene skincare line, but did you know that Aprilskin also carries a makeup line? One of the most useful products from their Perfect Magic line is the Perfect Magic Dual Eyeshadow.

This product is perfect for busy people! Featuring two different colours: Pure (brown) and Chic (burgundy), you can take your look from day to night with just one swipe. The dome shaped applicator makes blending your eyeshadow a breeze and you won't be left with awkward lines where two colours meet.

The palette also comes with a mirror so you can quickly swipe it on during your commute without having to struggle with both your palette and a handheld mirror.

You can find Aprilskin's Perfect Magic Dual Eyeshadow here.

16 Brand Eye Magazine

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Probably one of the first few K Beauty brands to come up with this speed application product, 16 Brand's Eye Magazine features a simple two-colour eyeshadow and a special brush to give you that one-swipe makeup look.

With four colours to choose from, you can find the perfect combination for your outfit. The unique palette and brush also enables you to vary the ratio of the two eyeshadows — pick up more of the lighter shade on top for a more natural look; have it 50-50 to give you a more profound vibe; or pick up more of the darker colour to create a smokier look for the night.

You can find 16 Brand's Eye Magazine here.

Missha Triple Shadow

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Missha's Triple Shadow is a life saver for chronic latecomers. Much like its name, this eyeshadow features three colours in one case that blend together for a seamless eye look. It's super small and light, and comes in 18 different colours. Your bag wouldn't feel bulky even if you kept several palettes on hand!

Unlike the eyeshadows mentioned above, Missha's Triple Shadow does not come with an applicator. Instead, you are encouraged to apply it with your fingers! Even better for someone who doesn't have the time to fumble with a brush. If you still have some time on your hand, you can choose to go into individual shades with your brush for a cleaner look.

You can find Missha's Triple Shadow here.

3CE Take A Layer Multi Pot

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If you are sent to a desert island and can only take one makeup product with you, choose 3CE's Take a Layer Multi Pot! This product is not only good for the eyes, but can be used on the cheek and lips too — perfect for those days when you only have 10 seconds to grab all you need.

With seven shades, you can choose the one that matches your skin tone best. 3CE's Take a Layer Multi Pot can be applied with fingers or a brush. Just be sure to clean your fingers or brush when moving from eye to cheek to lip!

You can find 3CE's Take a Layer Multi Pot here.

Portable Eyeshadow Palettes

For those who prefer to have more control in their eye makeup but don't have the space to lug around a full-sized eyeshadow palette in their bag, these small palettes would be perfect! It gives you enough control in your eye makeup without being too bulky.

Unleashia Tap Me Palette Duo

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Who said being convenient and good for the environment can't be found in one product? Unleashia's Tap Me Palette Duo prove us wrong. A small palette that features two colours: one matte and one glitter, you are given free reign to determine how much (or how little) glitter you'd like in your look.

Unleashia's products contain biodegradable glitter, so you don't have to worry about polluting the environment as you rock your makeup look for the day!

You can find Unleashia's Tap Me Palette Duo here.

Etude Play Color Eyes Mini Objet

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Fun fact: Etude didn't make a typo when naming this product — objet is French for object! When used in English, it also denotes an objected displayed or intended for display as an ornament. The sleek sophistication of these small palettes certainly sell the name!

Etude's Play Color Eyes Mini Objet not only looks great, but is also super convenient. The four shades come together nicely to give you a put together makeup look, but you can also choose to use them individually if you're looking for simple eye makeup.

Compact and small, they fit perfectly in your purse for those days of emergency commute makeup.

You can find Etude's Play Color Eyes Mini Objet here.

Colorgram Mini Cube Palette

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As seen on popular Korean drama True Beauty, Colorgram's Mini Cube Palette is the perfect multitasking palette for those tight on time. The biggest of all the compact palettes, this palette can also double up and blusher and even contour depending on your skin tone.

There may only be five pans in the palette, but the largest pan is made of four different colours so you are free to explore and experiment to create a makeup look that's uniquely yours. Not only is this palette good for speed makeup on your way to work or school, it's also great for travelling as so many different looks can come from this one palette.

You can find Colorgram's Mini Cube Palette here.

We all know that it's best to give ourselves ample time to do our makeup before leaving for the day but sometimes, accidents happen and we just happen to wake up late. Instead of rushing through your makeup routine and ending up with a sub-par eye makeup look, why not pick up one of these products for those days where we just want a little more beauty sleep?