Three Minute Makeup

I've had to wake up way to early for work lately. I take every shortcut possible in the morning to allow a few extra minutes of sleep. My makeup routine has been condensed to a just few minutes and here are the essential steps...

1 | NARS Eyeshadow Primer

This is a step I'll always make time for. There's nothing worse than oily eyelids throughout the day.

2 | Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer

I have to cover up those dark circles after too little sleep.

3 | Miss Manga Mascara

Hands down, my all-time favorite mascara. Early morning is not the time to experiment with new makeup.

4 | Anastasia Beverly Hill Brow Tint (Espresso)

A swipe of this brow gel adds a little more definition and keeps my brows in place.

5 | Urban Decay All-Nighter Spray

I light mist of this setting spray and I'm done!

Face Of The Week

I have not deviated from this makeup look all week. 

I purchased Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue last week and I've used it every single day since. It's very sheer, but provides a natural, glowy finish that stays surprisingly matte throughout the day. My only concern is that I may have gotten a shade too light. I have Vanilla and I think I'm going to return it for Buttercream or Suede.

Here's my daily routine...

1 | La Roche-Posay Moisturizer

A great moisturizer for oily skin that also doubles as a primer.

2 | Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue

A tinted moisturizer/BB cream for a healthy glow.

3 | NARS Sheer Matte Foundation

A lighter alternative to concealer that works well to cover under eye  circles and dark spots.

4 | NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Primer

An absolute essential whenever I'm leaving house.

5 | Hourglass Ambient Lighting Power (Diffused Light)

A light dusting of powder down my T-zone, but this also doubles as my eyeshadow.

6 | Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eyeliner (Mushroom) 

The best color for day-to-day wear. Slight definition without being too dark.

7 | Tarte Gifted Mascara

The mother of all mascaras. I can't stop recommending this mascara to everyone I know.

 

8 | Benefit Gimme Brow 
The quickest and easiest way to fill in and set your brows. 

9 | L'Oreal Infallible Makeup Setting Spray

A setting spray that feels great and makes your makeup last. Invigorating and practical. 

I've been embracing my paleness- no bronzer, no blush.