Here is another makeup post for you to check out, a natural day look in just 8 minutes for busy people who need to be ready quickly for the day ahead (extra time in bed-hurray!), or for those who like to keep it super natural:
Products I used to achieve this look:
How to achieve the 8 minute natural day look:
So you're running late, and you need to look presentable and have no idea how this can be possible - it CAN if you have 8 minutes to spare! (On a train, on a plane...)
Prime
Start by moisturizing and priming the skin, I use Bobbi Brown's Hydrating Gel Cream which is both a moisturizer and a primer, saving time. Then apply an under eye corrector to camouflage any puffiness or dark circles around the eyes, I use Bobbi Brown Corrector and use my fingers to pat it into the skin. Tip: Don't rub - dab and pat instead - rubbing will cause 'cakeness' and will end up moving the product away from the area you are trying to camouflage!
Extra Tweak: The corrector might be enough, but if you need some extra help add some concealer over the corrector, again, not too heavy. I use Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer for the eye area, and there is a handy little powder that comes with it that sets it just right! I use my MAC 130 brush for the powder.
Base
Now dab some natural sheer foundation/tinted moisturizer onto the back of your hand, and apply a very thin layer to the skin with your brush of choice - you don't want anything too heavy. I find for myself Bobbi Brown's Luminous Moisturizing Foundation works best, as it's light weight and the first foundation I have ever found that matches my skin tone in sunlight. I apply this with my MAC 107 brush in circular motions (I explain in my previous blog why I choose this brush over foundation brushes). I then quickly dab on Benefit Boiing Concealer to any areas that need more coverage (such as to dreaded spots). Alternatively you can just use a powder foundation by itself if you are one of the lucky ones and have great skin which is even quicker, I do love The Body Shop's All in One Face Base for this.
Extra Tweak: If you have time, dust over some loose setting powder to stop your liquid foundation from sliding out of place (obviously this is not needed if you are using a powder foundation), I love Illamasqua Loose Powder in LP135.
Brows
Frame your face by adding some depth and shape to your eyebrows by using an eyebrow pencil. The secret to making this look natural is to brush the pencil on against the hairs rather than in the direction they grow, this ensures that they pick up the colour naturally rather than making them look "drawn on". Fill in any gaps, and brush brows back into shape. I use MAC's Eyebrow Pencil in dark brown, or Illamasqua's Eyebrow Cake with Illamasqua's Eyebrow Brush - this is the best brow brush I have come across as its stiff, and makes it extra quick and easy to get the right amount of product onto the brows in the shape that I require.
Eyes
Use an eye primer if you can (I use MAC's Prep and Prime), then add some brown koal eyeliner to your top and bottom lids. Brown looks more natural in day light than black, and still has the benefits of making eyes look larger. Add one coat of mascara, I love Maxfactor False Lash Effect as with just one coat eyelashes appear longer and fuller. Tip: If you want to curl your lashes before hand, curl each eye's lashes twice, once mid way, and once nearer to the ends-it makes a huge difference!
Extra Tweak: If you have time, Use a pale pink/nude liner into the inner bottom eyelid. This brightens the eyes instantly. Also an eyeshadow applied one shade darker than your skin tone into the crease of your eye sockets (not the lid) will make eyes appear larger and more awake. Blend this well with a blending brush, I use MAC's 218 Brush.
Cheeks
Use a cream blusher as it catches the light and looks more youthful and natural, I like MAC Cream Blusher Something Special right now, which I apply in circular sweeps using my MAC 107 Brush.
Extra Tweak: If you have time apply a sheer/shimmery blush to the apples of your cheeks only over your blusher. I love The Body Shop's Shimmer Wave pallette which also doubles up as eyeshadow.Tip: Since I like using my 107 brush for both foundation and cream blushers, I have invested in two seperate brushes so that it doesn't get too messy. If you are on a budget, a cheaper alternative to MAC's 107 brush is Elf's Stipple Brush.
Lips
Use a neutral slightly pink based lipstick or gloss to finish off the look. I opted for Elf's Plumping Lip Glaze in Baby Doll in the picture above.
You are now ready to face to day ahead!
What tips do you have for a quick daily make-up routine? Any secrets you would like to share? Do leave your comments below!
~Love and Light~
Miss Christina C
I love simple quick makeup looks so this was super helpful! Thanks a lot :) xx
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ReplyDeleteYour skin is absolutely amazing lady! thanks for sharing youre gorgeous x
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