Are you skipping your makeup routine because it takes too long?
If you’re spending more than 10 minutes you’ve made it too complicated. Anna K is here to show you how to streamline your morning makeup routine to as little as 5 minutes. And no, she isn’t skipping a single step!
As one of the 5 Components of Style, you want to ask yourself “Does my makeup express my beauty code word in color and application?” If the answer is yes, great! But, if the answer seems more like “I didn’t have time” you need to rethink your makeup routine. Dressing Your Truth gives you the education (and products) to make your daily makeup application so simple and easy that skipping it isn’t even a question anymore. Give yourself these few minutes in the morning, you’ll feel better and more confident for it.
Full face makeup in fewer than 5 minutes. Start the Clock!
- (00:27) The #1 tip to a quicker makeup routine is to have all your makeup brushes and products ready in something like this.
- (1:51) Good makeup starts with a healthy skincare routine.
- (2:03) Primer on face and eyes. Don’t be afraid to use your fingers.
- (2:40) Color correction with Mint and Yellow.
- (3:09) Foundation. BB Cream is your simplest option, finish with Dual Blend Powder.
- (3:50) Cheeks. This is where we start adding color.
- (4:04) Eyebrows. Brush on Brow powder has the shortest learning curve.
- (4:35) Eyeshadow. Three colors: light, medium, and dark.
- (5:39) Eyeliner. Get into the lash line for fuller-looking lashes.
- (5:58) Mascara. Yes, you even have time for the curler.
- (6:40) Lips. (Plus an extra tip for Type 4s)
And you’re done!
Invest 5 minutes in your makeup routine. Add to that a simple hairstyle routine (even on 2nd-day hair) and you’re ready to head out the door! What did you learn and what will you put into practice?
February is Makeup Month in the Dressing Your Truth Online Store. Get the tools and products that you need so that you can create a makeup routine that supports your lifestyle! Stock up on your favorites—and try something new while you’re at it!