Stop waiting: 36 beauty products for instant results

We live in a world where instant gratification is the most satisfying; and while sometimes patience is a virtue, when it comes to beauty most of us just want results fast. 

Thankfully there exists a bevy of products to immediately give you results; and whether you’re after a tan, to fix your hair, or brighten your skin, read through our best picks of instant-result bearing products below.

Matrix Total Results Miracle Extender Dry Shampoo
Matrix Total Results Miracle Extender Dry Shampoo is a dry shampoo that absorbs oil and instantly refreshes hair. The formula will not flake.

SKIN DOCTORS™ instant eyelift™
SKIN DOCTORS™ instant eyelift™ is an eye lifting serum that gives the appearance of an eye lift by instantly improving the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and puffiness. Biocare SA (composed of albumin and hyaluronic acid) forms a water retaining, highly elastic film to smooth out irregularities, tighten the surface of the skin and keep skin under the eye well hydrated.

JERGENS Natural Glow Instant Sun Sunless Tanning Mousse
JERGENS Natural Glow Instant Sun Sunless Tanning Mousse is a tanning mousse that instantly leaves a natural-looking colour. Formulated with an advanced colour complex, the mousse works with skin to mimic the results that would be achieved from natural sun. 

ModelCo Instant Tan Self Tan Lotion
ModelCo Instant Tan Self Tan Lotion is a self-tanning lotion that provides a nourishing, and hydrating bronzed glow to the body. The tanning lotion has been formulated with antioxidant-rich ingredients like argan oil, aloe vera, and coconut oil which help to hydrate and nourish the skin.

L'Oréal Professionnel Série Expert Instant Clear Scalp Care Shampoo 
L'Oréal Professionnel Série Expert Instant Clear Scalp Care Shampoo is designed for the long-lasting elimination of dandruff. Enhanced with a-piritone, a combination of zinc pyrithione and a-bisabolol, this shampoo is suited to all hair and scalp types and can be used by both men and women.

Pureology Colour Fanatic Instant Conditioning Whipped Cream
Pureology Colour Fanatic Instant Conditioning Whipped Cream is a treatment formulated for fine, colour-treated hair. Featuring aerosol packaging with a star-tip dispenser that creates a whipped cream texture, the treatment provides immediate and visible results without compromising volume and movement or weighing the hair down. 

freezeframe® WRINKLE FILLER
freezeframe® WRINKLE FILLER is an alternative to injectable fillers as it fills and blurs lines and imperfections instantly. The effect begins instantly, resulting in younger looking skin in just one hour.

Benefit Eye Bright pencil
Benefit Eye Bright pencil is an instant eye brightener that works on the inner and outer corners of the eye to look instantly wide awake. Perfect for all skin tones. For best results, apply as a final step in make-up application.

Kiehl’s Double Strength Deep Wrinkle Filler
The Kiehl’s Double Strength Deep Wrinkle Filler is a long-term wrinkle reducer and instant line filler. Hyaluronic acid and hyaluronic filling spheres in the formula provide double the wrinkle-filling power to instantly fill in wrinkles while also plumping and soothing them over time.

Save Our Skin by INNOXA NoTox Eye Patch
Save Our Skin by INNOXA NoTox Eye Patch is a pack of individual adhesive eye patches that smooth wrinkles without the help of injections. The eye patches are formulated with hyaluronic acid, an active ingredient that works to promote instant and effective results with painless application. 

Cover Your Gray
Cover Your Gray specialises in convenient, temporary solutions for grey hair. The formulas blend with every hair colour to hide greys, and rinse out easily with shampoo. All products offer instant touch-ups with professional results.

St.Tropez
The St.Tropez range of world-leading self tanning products give skin a natural summer glow. Offering a choice of mousse, spray or lotion, St.Tropez’s acclaimed formula ensures spectacular golden-bronze results and a perfect colour every time.

Paula’s Choice Brighten Up 2-Minute Teeth Whitener
Paula’s Choice Brighten Up 2-Minute Teeth Whitener is a portable teeth whitener that eliminates stains almost instantly.

First Response Early Result Instream Pregnancy Test
First Response Early Result Instream Pregnancy Test is a pregnancy test with patented sensitive technology, which detects very low levels of the pregnancy hormone for faster results.

La Mer The Lifting Intensifier
La Mer The Lifting Intensifier is a treatment that visibly tightens skin and elevates facial contours. It contains the Blue Algae Lift Ferment and azurite to instantly tighten skin's surface. With consistent use, the Lifting Intensifier 'trains' skin to sustain a smooth, resilient and lifted appearance.

Nair Sensitive Shower Cream with 100% Natural Coconut Oil plus Vitamin E 
Nair Sensitive Shower Cream with 100 per cent Natural Coconut Oil plus Vitamin E is a simple to use, pain-free cream that removes body and leg hair while showering. Formulated with sensitive skin in mind, the formula is enriched with 100 per cent natural coconut oil and vitamin E to gently nourish and moisturise the skin. Simply smooth on, step into the shower and let the water resistant cream do all the work. In as little as four minutes, skin is left soft, silky and smooth. 

Max Factor Voluptuous False Lash Effect Mascara
Max Factor Voluptuous False Lash Effect Mascara is a mascara that instantly lifts lashes for a fuller, more voluptuous and glamorous lash look. Its Wonder Brush, with unique helix-shaped dimensions, lifts lashes for five times more volume.

bondi sands Summer Bronze
bondi sands Summer Bronze – Light/Medium is a wash-off instant tan that delivers an even, golden natural glow. It comes in a spray can for easy application and is transfer-resistant, making it ideal for adding colour to arms and legs. 

endota spa new age™ Potent Brightening Serum
endota new age™ Peptide Firming Moisturiser is a moisturiser that will replenish, hydrate and fortify the skin. The formula is enriched with Brightenyl™ which is four times more potent than vitamin C to help correct hyperpigmentation and brighten the complexion. 

Colgate Optic White Express White Toothpaste
Colgate Optic White Express White is a toothpaste that works to whiten teeth in three days. The toothpaste contains twice the whitening ingredient as other Colgate whitening products, and goes beyond surface stain removal to help prevent stains from coming back.

Palmolive Hand Sanitiser Japanese Cherry Blossom
Palmolive Hand Sanitiser Japanese Cherry Blossom is a compact hand sanitiser that kills 99.9 per cent of germs without water. 

Ella Baché Eternal Instant Ultra Rich Cream-Mask
This mask nourishes, repairs and helps to reduce the appearance of deep wrinkles and dryness. The dual-function cream significantly repairds and firms the skin giving the face an instant radiance lift.

Circa Home Electric Wax Warmer
Circa Home Electric Wax Warmer is an electric wax warmer that provides a soft warm glow and up to 96 hours of fragrance per tray of melts. Made in Australia using natural soy wax and high quality fragrant oils. 

Arbonne RE9 Advanced Prepwork Gel Eye Masks
Arbonne RE9 Advanced Prepwork Gel Eye Masks are eye masks that soothe and cool on contact, helping to transform tired, puffy-looking eyes.

Nu Skin® ageLOC® Tru Face® Essence Ultra Uplifting Cream
Nu Skin® ageLOC® Tru Face® Essence Ultra Uplifting Cream is a cream that is formulated to enhance the benefits of ageLOC® Tru Face® Essence Ultra. Within 30 seconds, a natural active biometric polymer creates a comfortable, protective film. Within 30 minutes, the dewy finish starts to make skin appear more sculpted and defined with a noticeably youthful, revitalised appearance.  

Carmex® Original Flavour Lip Balm Jar
Carmex® Original Flavour Lip Balm Jar is a moisturising lip balm suitable for daily use and all seasons. The unique formula helps to soothe, moisturise and relieve dry, chapped lips caused by environmental factors, resulting in soft, healthy looking lips.

NIVEA 1 Minute Urban Skin Detox Mask + Moisture 
NIVEA 1 Minute Urban Skin Detox Mask + Moisture is a one minute detox mask that helps intensely moisturise the skin. Green tea and hyaluronic acid detoxifies the skin by reducing environmental stressors, while intensively moisturising for 72 hours.

Veet EasyGrip™ Ready to Use Wax Strips
Veet EasyGrip™ Ready to Use Wax Strips are developed for normal skin. The strips come with a new grip tab to help perfect the waxing technique. The shape of the strips make waxing easy as the grip tab highlights the right area to remove the strip and offers additional room for a more precise hold. 

John Frieda Frizz Ease Secret Weapon Finishing Crème
John Frieda Frizz Ease® Secret Weapon® Finishing Crème is a styling cream that instantly touches up and eliminates frizz for all hair types. The moisturising formula contains avocado oil to rehydrate the hair for a smooth, silky look.

BIODERMA Photoderm BB Cream SPF 50+  
BIODERMA Photoderm BB Cream SPF 50+ is a BB cream that moisturises the skin, offers high sun protection and natural looking coverage, without clogging pores or leaving the skin with a greasy feeling or oily shine. 

Ultraderm Dual Treatment Mask with 15% Glycolic Acid 
Ultraderm Dual Treatment Mask with 15% Glycolic Acid is a treatment mask that works to quickly to exfoliate, refine and illuminate skin. With regular use, it reduces the appearance of fine lines, pigmentation and skin congestion.

jane iredale Absence Oil Control Primer
jane iredale Absence Oil Control Primer eliminates shine and controls sebum, leaving skin with a perfectly smooth surface for the application of foundation.  

Proactiv® Blackhead Dissolving Gel
Proactiv® Blackhead Dissolving Gel is a purifying gel gently formulated with salicylic and lactic acids to help dissolve blackheads, unclog pores, absorb excess oil and remove blemish-causing impurities. 

1000 Hour Instant Brows Eyebrow Mascara

Kiss Artificial Nail Remover
Kiss Artificial Nail Remover is an artificial nail remover that safely and gently removes nails with a mess-free, convenient dip process.

SheaMoisture 100% Virgin Coconut Oil Daily Hydration Leave-In Conditioner 
SheaMoisture 100% Virgin Coconut Oil Daily Hydration Leave-In Conditioner is a lightweight leave-in treatment that restores and re-hydrates hair. It detangles and acts as a barrier against heat while reducing frizz.