Makeup for Busy Mornings
Mornings can be hectic, but that doesn’t mean you have to skip your makeup routine!
Have five minutes? 15? Maybe 30?
Here’s how to achieve a polished look that fits into your busy schedule.
Less Than 5 Minutes
Even with minimal time, you can quickly enhance your natural beauty with just a few essential products. This quick routine focuses on maximizing your look with minimal effort.
BB Cream or Tinted Moisturizer: Apply a lightweight BB cream or tinted moisturizer to even out your skin tone and provide hydration in one step. Use your fingers for a quick application—this saves time and gives a natural finish.
Mascara: A few swipes of volumizing mascara will make your eyes pop and help you look more awake. Focus on the roots for added lift.
Lip Balm or Gloss: Finish with a tinted lip balm or gloss for a touch of colour and hydration. This can be applied on the go, giving your lips a fresh, dewy look.
If You Have 5 Minutes
Focus on a few key products that enhance your natural beauty without taking up much of your morning. This quick routine emphasizes efficiency while still giving you a fresh look.
Multitasking Base: Start with a BB cream or tinted moisturizer for hydration and light coverage. Apply it with your fingers for a quick, even finish.
Brows: Use a tinted brow gel to define your brows quickly. Brush it through your brows in upward strokes for a natural look.
Mascara: A couple of swipes of volumizing mascara will open up your eyes and make you look more awake.
Lip Color: Finish with a tinted lip balm for a pop of colour and hydration. It’s quick, easy, and can be applied without a mirror!
If You Have 15 Minutes
With a bit more time, you can layer on a few more products to create a polished look that enhances your features and leaves you feeling confident throughout the day.
Prep with a Multitasking Base: Start with a BB cream or tinted moisturizer for hydration, light coverage, and SPF. Apply with fingers or a damp sponge for a smooth finish.
Cream Products: Use a cream blush on your cheeks to add colour and a cream bronzer for a sun-kissed glow. Blend with your fingers for a quick application.
Define Your Brows: Fill in sparse areas with a tinted brow gel, brushing it upward for a natural effect.
4. Eyes: Use a neutral eyeshadow that accentuates your eye colour. Swipe it over the entire lid or just in the crease to give your eye some depth. Next, apply mascara to your lashes, focusing on the roots and wiggling the wand upwards for volume.
5. Lips: Use a tinted lip gloss or lipstick for a bold lip that brightens your whole face.
If You Have 15 Minutes
With a bit more time, you can layer on a few more products to create a polished look that enhances your features and leaves you feeling confident throughout the day.
Prep with a Multitasking Base: Start with a BB cream or tinted moisturizer for hydration, light coverage, and SPF. Apply with fingers or a damp sponge for a smooth finish.
Cream Products: Use a cream blush on your cheeks to add colour and a cream bronzer for a sun-kissed glow. Blend with your fingers for a quick application.
Define Your Brows: Fill in sparse areas with a tinted brow gel, brushing it upward for a natural effect.
Eyes: Use a neutral eyeshadow that accentuates your eye colour. Swipe it over the entire lid or just in the crease to give your eye some depth. Next, apply mascara to your lashes, focusing on the roots and wiggling the wand upwards for volume.
Lips: Use a tinted lip gloss or lipstick for a bold lip that brightens your whole face.
If You Have 30 Minutes
With half an hour, you can indulge in a more comprehensive beauty routine that combines skincare and makeup, ensuring you look polished and feel your best. This routine allows for a bit of creativity without feeling rushed.
Begin with Skincare: Take a moment to prep your skin with a moisturizer and primer. This step will help your makeup last longer and look more polished.
Foundation: Apply a lightweight foundation or BB cream for an even base. Use a damp sponge or a fluffy foundation brush for a flawless finish.
Cream and Powder Products: Use cream blush and bronzer for a natural glow. Set with a light dusting of powder blush/bronzer over top of the cream products, if needed for longer wear.
Eyes: Consider a soft eyeshadow look using neutral shades to enhance your eyes. Apply mascara and maybe add a bit of pencil eyeliner for definition.
Brow Definition: Use a brow pencil or powder to get your desired look, then finish with a tinted brow gel to set them in place.
Lips: Opt for a bold lipstick (don’t forget the waterproof lip liner!) or lip stain for a statement look that lasts.
Want to master these quick routines? Our Makeup Essentials Digital Workbook is packed with easy-to-follow tips, expert advice, and time-saving hacks to help you achieve a flawless look, no matter how busy your mornings get!
