This being said, I very rarely have time to spend 30 minutes on my makeup. Normally I can get about 10 before I have to pick her up, clean up spit up or put her binky back in her mouth. I love a good challenge, but shortening my makeup routine was so difficult. I love to contour, sculpt and highlight to make my face look less round. This isn't really possible in 10 minutes. I have managed to pick the products that do the most work, with the least amount of effort.
So the first thing I use is a good moisturizer. I use the Mario Badescu Oil Free Moisturizer with SPF 30.
Next I apply a primer. I tried to cut this step out because I use the Pur Minerals Correcting Primer and you have to wait for it to really dry. Skipping that step was a terrible idea. Primer is essential for keeping your makeup in place and long lasting. There are a lot of good primers out there but this seems to be the only one that doesn't break me out.
After primer I put on the IT cosmetics CC cream with spf 50. That high of an SPF is usually overkill, but I'm super fair so I will take anything I can get. This works as a full coverage foundation for me.
Once I've put on the foundation I use the Makeup Forever HD powder to set it and make it matte.
The final step for my face is to add a tiny bit of color, so I will usually go with bronzer to make it look like I go out in the sun every once in a while. I use the Milani Baked Bronzer very sparingly. I love this stuff. It doesn't look muddy at all.
So right around now is when the baby starts to fuss. I don't like to wear eye shadow if I'm in a hurry because it can move around if you don't use a primer. Ain't nobody got time for that (sorry, I had to). So. My goal is to make my eyes look big and awake. Insert black liquid eyeliner. I usually give it a little bit of a wing because I'm fancy. My favorite eyeliner is the NYC liquid eyeliner.
My final step is mascara. I used to curl my lashes to make them look longer, and then I discovered the new L'oreal Miss Manga mascara. It is a great dupe for the better than sex mascara for less than half the price.
If you are lucky enough to have time, throw on some lip gloss or lipstick. I always carry some gloss or lip balm in my purse. My favorite so far has been the Nivea A Kiss of Care and Color in Sheer Crimson.
This used to take me 10 minutes, but after a couple of months I can now get it down to about 5-7. If I happen to have extra time I will throw on some eye shadow. Since having my baby I am learning to embrace myself more and more, and I tend to go with more natural makeup day to day. I find that this look makes me feel pretty without requiring a ton of maintenance.
So. Here is a question for all of you busy ladies, what are your favorite products that you use on those busy days?
After primer I put on the IT cosmetics CC cream with spf 50. That high of an SPF is usually overkill, but I'm super fair so I will take anything I can get. This works as a full coverage foundation for me.
Once I've put on the foundation I use the Makeup Forever HD powder to set it and make it matte.
The final step for my face is to add a tiny bit of color, so I will usually go with bronzer to make it look like I go out in the sun every once in a while. I use the Milani Baked Bronzer very sparingly. I love this stuff. It doesn't look muddy at all.
So right around now is when the baby starts to fuss. I don't like to wear eye shadow if I'm in a hurry because it can move around if you don't use a primer. Ain't nobody got time for that (sorry, I had to). So. My goal is to make my eyes look big and awake. Insert black liquid eyeliner. I usually give it a little bit of a wing because I'm fancy. My favorite eyeliner is the NYC liquid eyeliner.
My final step is mascara. I used to curl my lashes to make them look longer, and then I discovered the new L'oreal Miss Manga mascara. It is a great dupe for the better than sex mascara for less than half the price.
If you are lucky enough to have time, throw on some lip gloss or lipstick. I always carry some gloss or lip balm in my purse. My favorite so far has been the Nivea A Kiss of Care and Color in Sheer Crimson.
This used to take me 10 minutes, but after a couple of months I can now get it down to about 5-7. If I happen to have extra time I will throw on some eye shadow. Since having my baby I am learning to embrace myself more and more, and I tend to go with more natural makeup day to day. I find that this look makes me feel pretty without requiring a ton of maintenance.
So. Here is a question for all of you busy ladies, what are your favorite products that you use on those busy days?
I really like that lippy on you, going to look for it in the stores.
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