It may seem that mornings are the mortal enemy of a put-together look. Not so! Here’s tips for putting together a fresh makeup look in five minutes or less.
Step One: Tinted moisturizer. Put a thin layer across your face for an even skin tone and light coverage. This will cover your minor blemishes without a creased or clogged look.
Try: NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer, $42; neimanmarcus.com
Step Two: Concealer. Dark circles under the eye area aren’t a good look for anyone. Swipe a concealer stick underneath your eyes to minimize dark circles and give a fresh, youthful look.
Try: Neutrogena Healthy Skin Smoothing Stick $6.49; drugstores
Step Three: Hint of blush. This will make you look as if you had several hours of restful sleep, even if you passed out on top of your chemistry book after a long night of studying. If you don’t have any blush on hand, rub a matte lipstick onto the apples of your cheeks.
Try: Physicians Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Blush, $11.95; drugstores
Step Four: Mascara. One coat of volumizing mascara will do wonders for tired eyes. If you have an extra thirty seconds, take time to curl your lashes to open up your face and make your eyes appear larger.
Try: CoverGirl Clump Crusher Mascara by LashBlast, $6.45; drugstores