How to: 10-minute Monday morning make up
We’ve all been there before — you’ve hit the snooze button one too many times and now you hardly have time for a coffee let alone a full makeup routine. With these quick and easy steps you’ll be looking fresh and ready to tackle the day in only 10 minutes!
1. Use a large foundation brush to apply a tinted moisturizer or foundation to the face and neck. A tinted moisturizer saves time by providing sheer coverage, evening skin tone and reducing the appearance blemishes while hydrating your skin. Unlike a heavier foundation, it’ll also allow your skin to breathe throughout the day.
2. Apply a brightening concealer to the under eye area and blend in with a sponge for a seamless finish. This will help you to fake a wide-awake look and hide any dark circles.
3. For make up that looks as great at 5 p.m. as it does at 9 a.m., use a large powder brush and quickly sweep translucent powder over your face. The powder will set the base products and keep your face looking shine-free throughout the day.
4. Let’s be honest. We’d rather spend an extra 15 minutes in bed than in front of our bathroom mirror trying to achieve a Kardashian-worthy contour. Skip that mess for a peach toned blush. This shade will help to brighten your face while adding a healthy glow. Apply it to the tops of your cheekbones to lift the face.
5. A wash of colour over the lids takes just 30 seconds to apply and really brightens your eyes and pulls the whole makeup look together. A subtle bronze shimmer eyeshadow is perfect for spring and will make you look like you have made more of an effort than you really have.
6. Mascara is a must-have product for making the eyes pop and appear larger. Apply one coat to naturally lengthen and define the lashes.
7. Finally, pick a lipstick that is easy to apply on the go. Pat it on to the lips for a subtle stain or apply it straight from the bullet for a bright wash of colour. I went for a bright peach toned pink to complement the rest of the makeup and brighten the look.
That’s it — seven simple steps that’s done in 10 minutes and you’re all set to conquer your Monday. The bronze eye, natural dewy skin and bright lip will set you up for your day even if you’re not quite awake yet.
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