Time. There is never quite seems to be enough of it! This especially holds true when trying to get ready and out the door in the morning. We could all use an extra 15 minutes to spend on our hair or makeup but more often than not, the time just isn’t there. So what’s a girl to do when she wants a chic, fresh, put together face in the morning, but just doesn’t have time? Here are a few options:
1. Flawless skin and a bright lip
Bright lips tend to work best for daytime when paired with minimal makeup. This is the type of makeup look that you frequently see on J Crew models- fresh, chic, and a little trendy. Before applying your bright lip color, buff your favorite foundation or tinted moisturizer onto your skin so that you have a fresh, clean canvas to work from. Don’t forget to use a lip liner to minimize feathering, and optimize wear.
2. Lashes and Highlights
Bold lashes and highlighted skin is an effortless, fresh, and model-esque look that can be achieved using minimal products and effort. This look is especially great if you haven’t gotten enough sleep the night before. Use a liquid highlighter, and blend gently on the top of your cheek bones and the inner corners of your eye. Next curl lashes and generously apply 2-3 coats of your favorite mascara to really widen the eye.
3. Blush and Brows
If you’re short on time, sometimes a little sculpting is all that you need before you head out the door. Contouring your cheeks with blush will both brighten and sculpt your face, while filling in your brows will add subtle definition and create a polished look. Apply your blush slightly below your cheek bones to get an effect that both brightens and contours. Take a brow pencil with a spooly on the end and gently define your brows, being sure to maintain the natural shape of your brow with swift, gentle strokes.
All of the looks above can be achieved with two or three products, and save you valuable time without sacrificing looking good. Keep these looks in mind next time that you’re running late, and you’ll be out the door and looking great in no time!