As a mom with little ones, I don’t have an hour for makeup — but I still like to look pulled together. These are the products I actually use for a quick, 15-minute face that works for school drop-offs, errands, and even the occasional night out.
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My Skin Prep That Works Fast
My Light Base and Coverage
My Makeup Setting Routine
Brows & Lashes
Blush, Lips & Finishing Touches
My Skin Prep That Works Fast
Even though I don’t have much time, I like to give my skin a little love before makeup. These steps make my face look fresh and help my makeup go on smoothly.
My no-fuss daily moisturizer that works under everything.
La Roche-Posay
When my skin needs extra moisture, this makes everything go on smoother.
Bobbi Brown Face Primer
Invisible SPF I never skip — even when I’m rushing.
Unseen Sunscreen Invisible Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Keeps my makeup in place all day.
Milk Hydro Grip Hydrating Makeup Primer with Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide
A brightening boost so I look more awake.
Medicube Deep Vitamin C Capsule Cream
A quick, gentle cleanse that wakes up my skin without stripping it.
Medicube Zero Pore Blackhead Deep Cleansing Oil -
My Light Base and Coverage
I need something that evens me out fast without looking like I caked on makeup — these are my everyday heroes.
Light coverage that evens out my skin without feeling heavy.
Tower 28 Tinted Moisturizer
My holy grail for quick under-eye brightening.
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
My Makeup Setting Routine
These are the finishing touches that keep me looking fresh (and a little more awake than I actually am).
The blurring powder that makes me look more rested than I am.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder
This is my favorite contour stick, it adds quick definition without any fuss
LYS Cream Contour Stick
I love this spray for hydration without moving the makeup. I use this everyday because its not too mattifying but still keep your makeup looking flawless
Charlotte Tillsbury Airbrush Flawless Hydrating & Waterproof Setting Spray”
My “big event” spray when I need my makeup to last all night. I bought the Mini to try out and loved it then upgraded to full size.
Mini On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray
Brows & Lashes
If I only have a few extra minutes, I always make time for brows and lashes — they make the biggest difference
Keeps my brows lifted and in place all day.
The Brow Glue Crazy Lift Brow Lamination Gel
This is a quick way for me to fill in my sparse eyebrows. The creates a natural filling for when my brows need extra shape.
Benefit Precisely, My Brow Pencil
I pop these on days when I want to have that “done” look without mascara.
imPRESS Falsies Press On Self Adhesive Natural Lash Clusters Kit - Kiss | Ulta Beauty
Blush, Lips & Finishing Touches
If I skip everything else, I at least do these — a little color and shine make all the difference.
I love how this adds instant color and life to my face.
Vol 1 Blushed Duo - Juvia's Place
My tips tend to get quite dry and since adding this to my routine iv'e seen a big difference ,it keeps my lips smooth (especially before gloss).
Sephora Exfoliating Lip Scrub
one part of my everyday lip combo. feels super moisturizing , not sticky and high gloss
Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer
The second half of my everyday lip combo. Trendsetter is a wonderful everyday lipliner color and it lasts.
