Your guide to getting your makeup on in 15 minutes or less
When you wake up in the morning, all the oils and impurities from your skin will have surfaced, and they’ll need to be washed off before applying makeup. Wash your face first! If you apply makeup without washing your face, the makeup won’t lay as well, won’t last as long, and can make your skin break out. If you have more time in the morning, you can use a gentle cleanser to wash your face to help remove that layer. Short on time? Splash some water on your face and wipe well with a clean towel.
Once your face is clean, you’ll want to apply a moisturizer. Some moisturizers double as makeup primers, saving you another step. Primer isn’t always necessary, but moisturizer is, so a 2-in-1 is your best option. Some of my favorite combo products: the Bobbi Brown Face Base Moisturizer and Primer and the Embryolisse Multifunction Daily Moisturizer and Primer, a more affordable option.
Different people have different priorities when it comes to makeup — some people won’t leave the house without mascara, while others won’t go to the grocery without lipstick on. This quick makeup routine will be a generalized routine, but you can pick and choose what you feel you can skip to save more time, or what makes you feel most comfortable.
Once your face is clean and moisturized, you can move on to your base makeup. If you want to cover blemishes quickly and easily, now is when you would spot-conceal. For everyday foundation, I like to use something light, but some will prefer fuller coverage.
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