by Jackie Merlau | jmerlaumakeup.com
Whether going to work or taking the kids to school, you may find yourself negotiating between more sleep versus looking more put together. No worries because I have compiled a few of my favorite tips and techniques to help you apply your makeup in five minutes or less.
TIP NO. 1
Start with skincare. Be sure to remove all makeup at the end of each day. Wash your face and moisturize twice a day. The better your skin looks, the less makeup you will need. Be sure to apply a moisturizer with an SPF for your morning routine!
TIP NO. 2
Less is more. You want to stick with three to five products for a quick and effective routine. Find the most important features you would like to accentuate and start there. For example: If you want a glam look and you love your lips, apply a bold lipstick paired with a tinted moisturizer and some mascara! It is a look that will be on trend and take little to no time.
TIP NO. 3
Maintain. Keep your brows shaped and maintained. The fuller the brows, the less work it will be to fill in or shape. Also, properly arched brows create a more awake and alert effect to your face. Use a clear brow gel to brush your brows into shape and keep them in place.
TIP NO. 4
Proper tools and brushes make application of products smooth and effective. If you have all the right tools, you wont be fighting against the task at hand. Also, I feel Q-tips are a necessity to have on stand by. If you are quickly applying mascara and smudge product on the skin, you can take a damp Q-tip and simply erase the mess. Be sure to wait for the smudged mascara to dry before wiping it away in order to avoid an even bigger mess.
TIP NO. 5
Glowing skin. Dry, dehydrated skin can look sleepy and drained. As mentioned in the first tip, always moisturize your skin daily. Apply a tinted moisturizer that will even out your skin tone, hydrate and create a healthy glow. One step equals three benefits.
TIP NO. 6
Contour with powders. If you want to add a bit of warmth to your skin or contour your face, use a bronzing powder instead of creams or liquids. A quick swipe of the product under your cheekbones and jaw line will give you warmth, color and depth. Pair it with a highlighting powder, which will be applied to the high points of your face and voila! You contoured in less than 30 seconds.