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5 Min Makeup - Work Edition
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I've been finding myself using the beginner friendly look for the past couple years, especially when I need to get out of the door quickly. Not to mention for me, it gives a flawless finish, doing just enough to keep it natural. Check out my quick, p...
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⁘ Beginner Friendly
 
⁘ The 60-Second Base
 
⁘ Brows & Definition
 
⁘ Eyes in a Flash
 
⁘ That Healthy Glow

⁘ Beginner Friendly

New to makeup or just want the easiest wins? These products are foolproof, fast to apply, and perfect for building a quick, polished routine with minimal effort. No fancy brushes or pro skills required—just swipe, blend, and go.

 
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Step 1: Orange color corrects any hyperpigmentation. This product is definitely one of my staples.
elf Cosmetics Camo Color Corrector
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Step 2: Place on the spots you color corrected. Tip: Get your skin-tone and skip the foundation!
elf Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer
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Step 3: Stipple the product, then make sure to lightly blend the edges. I've tried the beauty blenders, and the other brushes but for some reason I keep coming back to this brush and its flawless finish.
Powder Brush - e.l.f. Cosmetics
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Step 4: If you get oily, set with a powder. Tip: Buy the travel size for savings and carry with you to reapply if you get super oily.
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
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Step 5: Add a little color to your cheeks. If you're an oily girly, you might want to go with a powder blush.
Merlot Moment Cheek Kiss Cream Blush - Milani
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Step 6: Define the lashes. Tip: Get the travel size to save!
Black Better Than Sex Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara - Too Faced
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Bonus: Brush your brows. I usually do this step while I let the corrector & concealer sit for a bit before blending.
Brow Lift - e.l.f. Cosmetics
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Brush dem brows. Use this even if you choose not to use eyebrow product. Again, beauty in the details.
Eyebrow Duo Brush - e.l.f. Cosmetics
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If you like a light moisturizing coverage, you could skip the concealer! I've found it best to use with either your fingers or a squeaky-clean brush.
Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation with Peptides + Ceramides
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A great product to help color correct, highlight or contour. You definitely have options.
Danessa Myricks Beauty
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⁘ The 60-Second Base

Flawless but fast — lightweight products that even skin tone and add glow without caking.

 
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Lightweight skin tint that blurs imperfections and evens tone giving a soft matte finish.
FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna - 1 Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint
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Hydrating tinted SPF with a radiant, natural glow and sheer coverage.
Saie Slip Tint Dewy Tinted Moisturizer
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Brightens under eyes and conceals blemishes without creasing (use only where needed).
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
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Budget-friendly favorite that brightens and smooths in seconds (use only where needed).
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer
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⁘ Brows & Definition

Frame your face with minimal effort.

 
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Adds color, volume, and hold with a tiny precision brush.
Gimme Brow+ Tinted Volumizing Eyebrow Gel - Benefit Cosmetics
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Ultra-fine tip for natural, hair-like strokes and quick shaping.
NYX Professional Makeup Micro Brow Pencil Vegan Eyebrow Pencil
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A $5 dupe with tiny fibers that fluff and tint brows fast.
Browny Brows 02 Make Me Brow Eyebrow Gel Mascara - Essence
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⁘ Eyes in a Flash

Brighten, lift, and open the eyes.

 
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Lifts and lengthens for a wide-eyed effect without clumps.
Blackest Black Telescopic Original Washable Mascara - L'Oréal
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Builds long, flexible lashes with all-day hold.
Very Black Lash Sensational Mascara - Maybelline
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Creamy shimmer shadow that glides on and sets in seconds.
Amethyst Caviar Stick Eyeshadow - Laura Mercier
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⁘ That Healthy Glow

 
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Super pigmented blush that blends fast and lasts all day
Juvia's Place - Vol 1 Blushed Duo
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Multi-use sticks for blush, bronzer, and glow-on-the-go.
NUDESTIX - 53 Products
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Buildable cream blush with a dewy, non-sticky finish.
BeachPlease Lip + Cheek Cream Blush - Tower 28 Beauty
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Glow booster that gives a lit-from-within finish under or over foundation.
elf Cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter
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Dewy highlighter balm for a subtle, natural glow.
Haloscope
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