The price of beauty should never be comprised with our health, and it alarms me that many high profile brands are still using toxic chemicals in their products.

Most recently lead has been found in various lipsticks from companies that really should know better.

Reports are that nearly one third of lipsticks have levels of lead that exceed acceptable levels.

Personally I think NO lipstick or any cosmetic should contain ANY harmful or toxic ingredients and when there are safe alternatives on the market, I still cannot fathom why high profile companies would continue to do so, except perhaps to inflate their already high profit margins.

The Lazy Spa Girl only recommends totally safe natural cosmetics with no mineral oil, petrochemicals, petroleum products, animal by-products or other nasty ingredients.

Ok, so you are running late again, but you’ve got just enough time to brush your hair and apply the basics!

Here’s the best 3 minute make-up routine I know!

1. Start with a tinted moisturiser – you don’t have time to apply the perfect foundation so a tinted moisturiser is a must have in every busy girls make-up drawer – plus it’s extra forgiving if you don’t apply it neatly.

2. Quickly dab a concealer will cover the most obviously flaws – of course we lazy spa girls NEVER really have flaws.

2. Add a quick burst of blush to the apples of your cheeks. A cream or mousse blush is your best bet here as it’s super spreadable. Try and get a pinky brownish shade so that it will double up as eyeshadow as well.

3. A quick sweep of mascara will finish your eyes and give you that ‘made up’ look.

4. Finally dap on your favorite lipgloss and you are ready to go!