Skin care is a wonderful thing. Unfortunately, if you don't have a lot of time (or cash) on your hands, you may feel like you can't reap all the rewards of a full routine morning and night. We feel you. With so many skin care concerns to consider — and even more products to choose from — how's a time-crunched girl supposed to know where to start?

When highlighters first popped on the beauty scene, there wasn't much diversity in the makeup trend. Most formulas were full of iridescent pearls and pinks and were not appropriate for deeper skin tones. All that has changed. Now, no matter what shade of chocolate your complexion is, there are highlighters that pop against your melanin-rich skin without looking ashy.

So you recycle, refill your water bottle on the regular and you're considerate of waste. Your kitchen is environmentally friendly — but what about your makeup bag? Depending on the ingredients in both the formula and the packaging, your makeup could be causing harm to the planet and its resources. Though the natural additives in certain products might not provide the same coverage or wear the same way, the world of eco-friendly makeup continues to grow and evolve. From mineral foundation refills to sustainable lipsticks that utilize raw properties from the ground, consider adding these finds to your routine. Sans chemicals, your pores — and the planet — will thank you this Earth Day.

Call us juvenile, but there's a certain Nars blush out there (you know the one) that always makes us giggle. And there are plenty more beauty products with NSFW names out there, from Soap and Glory's Sexy Mother Pucker glosses (say that three times fast) to pretty much anything Too Faced has made ever.

It's no secret that cacti are trendy, but did you know the photogenic desert plant can work wonders on your skin and not just your Insta account? Whether we're talking agave, nopal cactus or prickly pear, cactus is rich in vitamins and minerals and helps to reduce inflammation, boost hydration and protect your skin from the elements. This roundup of products features the cactus in its many varieties. Consider adding one or two to your own regimen and notice how quickly you can turn prickly skin into a smooth canvas.