Whether you're a mom, college student, full time worker, WHATEVER, you probably don't have a lot of time to spend in front of your vanity mirror in the morning. Even on days I don't leave the house once-I like to wear a little makeup, mostly to have a little more spring in my step, or in case someone decides to stop by, & of course to look decent for my husband. Here is what I do on the days I'm in a rush (6 out of 7 days a week probably) in 5 steps!
1.) Instead of wearing foundation or powder, I put on a favorite of mine-tinted moisturizer. It does your moisturizing and face makeup in one step-LOVE. It's not awesome coverage or anything, but makes it so you don't have a shiny, red blotchy face. Mac makes amazing ones-but if you're looking for a cheaper one, Neutrogena is a close second favorite.
2.) Next, I dab on some eye primer. Urban Decay or Mac is my favorite. I put it all over my lid, & up to the brow bone. Nothing too shimmery! You're not going to prom!
3.) If I had all the time in the world, I would play with a bunch of eye shadow colors & blend & mix until I get the achieved look. But when I only have a few minutes during a naptime, I just use one color-and it's ALWAYS brown. I find that it pretty much is versatile enough to go with everything. I just put in in the crease-between the eyelid & browbone. Any cocoa brown color will work.
4.) Mascara-Two coats of two different kinds is my secret. I use a lengthening mascara & then a volumizing mascara. Both drugstore finds!
5.) Lips-I love using a matte "lip glass"from Mac. Whether you're a chapstick only girl, or red lipped vixen, put SOMETHING on those lips.
6.) & if you can spare ten more seconds, blush & bronzer can make a world of difference.
Do you have any beauty tips for a mama in a rush?
6.) & if you can spare ten more seconds, blush & bronzer can make a world of difference.
Do you have any beauty tips for a mama in a rush?
Finally you give us some of your secrets!
ReplyDeleteMy tip... sunglasses, sunglasses, sunglasses :)
ReplyDeleteVery helpful!
ReplyDeletePhew.... finally using proper capitalization. Love it. :) Now, please tell us exactly which two mascaras you use - I'd love to know. :)
ReplyDeleteLol Carolyn..my husband gives me a hard time about my lazy typing, so I vowed to try better. My pinky fingers are already tired from the shift button, lol! I use the colossal by Maybelline for volume & Loreal Bare Naturale lengthening mascara!
ReplyDeleteLOL... I'm sorry about your tired pinkies (but I love the caps!) :) Thanks for the info.
ReplyDeleteLisa you are so cute with your tired pinkies.
ReplyDeleteNow, to be up front, no one has ever asked me for beauty tips so maybe I shouldn't be offering mine here, but I notice a huge difference in my skin tightness when I use a clay mask once a week. Makes my face less puffy.
Love! I just got the Urban Decay primer two weeks ago and I must say it's LIFE CHANGING. Also - I just discovered a new (also equally LIFE-CHANGING) product - Sephora's eyeliner - for those of you who like "dramatic look" or just the black eyeliner for smoky eyes - it's called the "JUMBO" eyeliner and is $10 and I kid you not - it will not smudge or wear off ALL DAY! I fell asleep in it & woke up next morning and still looked brand new! So for those on a budget - that's your instant ticket to "smoky" eyes :)
ReplyDeleteand totally with you on pretty much EVERY tip you just gave. especially the bronzer/blush effect :) it's always worth the extra 10 seconds ;)
Sometimes if I'm REALLY in a rush just foundation and mascara does wonders!
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