Primer
For some women, depending on the coverage needed, wearing a primer can lessen (or even eliminate) the need for concealer and foundation, according to Goveia. ‘That saves you minutes right there,
Figuring out the perfect makeup for your face, hair, eye, and skin tone can be confusing. Before you buy any makeup, visit a makeup expert. They can give you a makeup lesson on how to apply makeup, explain what colors are right for you, and answer general questions.
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Start by concealing under your eyes. Nothing says awake more than bright eyes, so use a brightening concealer such as Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat. Apply with the applicator brush and then pat and roll into the skin with your finger tips to cover where it’s needed most.
Next think about what areas of your skin need the most cover and start there, apply foundation with your fingers or a brush and sweep outwards. For ease of use and minimal blending use a tinted moisturiser which is more forgiving when time is short. Set your T-Zone with a light dusting of a luminous powder if you feel you need it.
For a super-quick easy eye, apply a cream shadow all over your lids with your finger tip (my all-time favourite is MAC paint pot in Bare Study – it suits everyone), and follow with a good coat of black mascara.
Next take a cream blusher and apply a small amount to the top of the apples of your cheeks with your fingertip and blend upwards towards your temples. A great product is NARS The Multiple in Portofino. You can even use this for step three if you’re really short on time.
Apply a sweep of lipstick to your lips with your fingers. This will give you more of a wearable ‘stained’ look and won’t result in too much colour. Either stick to a neutral peach or pink tone, or use your product from step four.