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My 5-Minute Makeup Routine (Real Life, Working Mom Edition)
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items My most-used beauty staples; the ones that have earned a permanent spot in my routine. As a dermatology PA, I focus on products that are effective, well-formulated, and worth the investment.
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My Daily 5-Minute Essentials (Non-Negotiables)
When I Have 2 Extra Minutes (Add-Ons)
My Daily 5-Minute Essentials (Non-Negotiables)
This is my real-life, get-out-the-door-in-5-minutes routine. I focus on quick, effective products that make me look awake and put together without overthinking it. I have combination skin and tend to look for products that give a natural glow, smooth...
Favorite everyday tinted moisturizer with SPF. Approved by the national eczema association
SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen | Back In Stock At Tower 28 Beauty
Creamy, hydrating concealer that blends easily and doesn’t crease on me. Great for under eyes and quick spot coverage.
Swipe Serum Concealer - Tower 28 Beauty
My go-to for natural, hair-like strokes. Fills in sparse areas without making brows look overdone.
Brow Flick - Glossier
Keeps brows in place all day without flaking or feeling crunchy. A staple for a polished but natural look.
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Easy, swipe-and-go eyeshadow. The brown shade adds just enough definition for everyday without needing a full eye look.
NEW GoGo Cooling Shimmer Eyeshadow Stick | Tower 28 Beauty
Defines and lifts lashes without clumping. I switch between brown for a softer look and black for a little more definition. Does not transfer on me!
MakeWaves® Mascara | Tower 28 Beauty
When I Have 2 Extra Minutes (Add-Ons)
If I have a few more minutes to myself, these are what I reach for to look a little more polished.
Adds natural warmth and subtle contour without looking muddy or overdone.
MAKEUP BY MARIO SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer
I use it as a blush/highlight hybrid when I want a quick, fresh finish. It's glowy in the best way and so easy to layer
Dior Forever Glow Maximizer Complexion Liquid Highlighter
Blurs and sets without looking cakey. The rose shade brightens slightly while keeping skin looking natural.
Ultra-Blur Talc-Free Longwearing Translucent Loose Setting Powder
It basically acts like a blurring powder in spray form, helping absorb oil and minimize the look of pores. Melts powder and liquid makeup together.
Yummy Skin Liquid Blurring Balm Mattifying Setting Spray - Sephora
This is my “nothing is moving” setting spray. It locks makeup in place all day—think waterproof, sweat-proof, and transfer-proof with a true matte finish. If you need your makeup to last through long days, heat, or events, this is the one.
On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray - Sephora