When time’s limited, you might do your makeup in the car, in a restroom, at your desk, on the subway…

That’s why a Hard Candy mix tape makeup palette is a fantastic gift: it’s adorable, fits in your purse and contains enough makeup to make you look great, no matter how hurriedly you left the house.

Our pick: ‘Workout Mix‘, shown above. It has 3 classic brown eyeshadow shades, 2 red lip glosses and a glitter gloss for extra shine. (Also available: ‘Break Up Mix‘ and ‘Party Mix‘.)

Tip: In a pinch, lip gloss = blush. Rub a little on your fingers, dab it on your cheeks, then blend with your fingertips.

It’s just $15; ships to U.S. only.

PS: If you’re buying for a wannabe Paris Hilton, visit Fashion Tribes for “socialite” mascara. It’s gold plated, crystal encrusted and sure to blind your least-favorite paparazzo!

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