5 Minute Face
This is my go-to, tried-tested-and-true, makes-me-feel-put-together-when-I have-zero-time, face. 8 products and 5 mins is all it takes to pull this off.
Product List:
Concealer:
Smashbox Studio Skin Flawless 24 Hour Concealer in “Light Neutral”
I have tried almost every concealer on the market, and this is now the only one I’ll use. I love it because it has great coverage, and it doesn’t crease or settle into the fine lines around my eyes. I don’t set it with powder, either. I just apply by tapping it onto my lids and my under-eyes.
Tinted Moisturizer:
Smashbox Healthy Glow All-In-One Tinted Moisturizer in “Light Neutral”
I don’t like foundation. I find it too heavy and like wearing a mask. This tinted moisturizer has the *perfect* amount of coverage. Enough to even things out but still lets my skin shine through. It’s also super hydrating and has a built in SPF 25!
Cream Eye Shadow:
Charlotte Tilbury Eyes To Mesmerize in “Champagne”
This shadow goes on like a dream, doesn’t crease and adds just enough of pop to the eye. I also love the “Rose Gold” shade.
Brow Pencil:
Smashbox Brow Tech To Go in “Taupe”
Hands-down the best brow pencil if you over-tweezed in the 90’s, like me, and want to boost your brow. The angle shape and creamy consistency make it fool proof. Oftentimes brow pencils for blondes end up looking grey, this colour is spot on.
Brow Sculpt:
I have unruly brow hairs. This brow sculpt not only gets them in line, but it keeps them there with no weird flaking. It goes on white (don’t be freaked out) but dries clear.
Lash Curler:
The only lash curler recommended by every makeup artist I’ve ever worked with.
Mascara: Essence Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara
I only use drugstore mascara. Voluminous had been my one true love for as long as I can remember, until I found this one. Gives great volume and separation for $4.99! I pick it up at Shoppers Drug Mart.
Blush:
Bobbi Brown in “Sand Pink”
This blush is beautifully pigmented and adds the perfect pop of colour to the cheek.
Lipstick:
Charlotte Tilbury in “Penelope Pink”
The most perfect nudy-pink IMO. I keep one in every purse, in the car, in the stroller and by the front door. My most-worn and most favourite lippy.
Honourable mention to my press-on nails!!! I have no idea what took me so long to get on board with press-on life but I am wowwwwed. These ones are by kiss.
If you try out this 5 min face let me know!
Big Love,
Danielle