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My 10 Minute Makeup - Holy Grail Products

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This is your one stop shop for when you're short on time before work (and let's face it, when are we not short on time) and need some quick cute glam. Mix and match products from each section & you're ready to go!
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SPF

Always start with a good SPF before makeup, whether in your moisturizer or a separate product!

 
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My FAVORITE spf to wear by itself or under makeup. No greasy feel and a little goes a long way
Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50
 
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Super lightweight and comes highly recommended by many!
Ultra Violette Face Sunscreen
 
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Tinted moisturizer type of SPF, great to use as your base instead of any other pigmented product
Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint SPF 50
 
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An spf that can be used under OR over makeup? Yes please
Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+
 
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Super lightweight and moisturizing
Zero-cast Moisturizing Finish Sunscreen
 
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As the name suggests, this can be your every day go-to!
Sunscreen and SPF Protection | Dr.Jart+
 
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One of my personal favorites for face and body. Also has a kid's line and multiple strengths!
Black Girl Sunscreen

Base

We're not wearing full foundation when we don't have time (or don't want all the heaviness on the skin) so these are the perfect quick substitutes!

 
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This skin tint has spf in it and is SUPER moisturizing so you don't need moisturizer underneath. It wears well and doesn't get too oily throughout the day. Also comes in a great shade range!
Anastasia Beauty Balm Serum Boosted Skin Tint
 
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This viral product is worth ALL the hype. Easy to scoop, spread with fingers and create your perfect base in literal seconds. It will also last ALL day long
Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder
 
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If you prefer the formula of a tint, this is your go-to. Great coverage and finish in a wide array of shades. Wear on it's own or layer products as well
Yummy Skin Serum Skin Tint Foundation with Peptides + Ceramide
 
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Hands down one of the best products to come out these last few years. Super lightweight and buildable with a great shade range!
Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint — 1

Brows

Brows are a must. Whether you just brush them out the way or fill them in

 
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Eyebrows are easily the most important part of my face and this product does it for me every time. Spoolie on one end and pencil on the other.
Benefit Precisely My Brow Pencil
 
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Use on its own to just tame the brows or after you've filled them in. Goes on white but dries clear.
Refy Brow Gel
 
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This one is a fan favorite and for good reason. Makes you look like you have professional lamination in seconds.
Brow Laminating Gel - Clear-Drying Brow Gel

Eyes

 
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If you happen to have a couple extra minutes and want to throw on an eyeliner, this is THE one! glides on like a pen with so much control
sex kitten 12-hour liquid eyeliner in black
 
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Literally THEE only mascara that I use and swear by. None of the flaking or raccoon eyes at the end of the day and you really do get the length!
Benefit They're Real! Lengthening Mascara

Concealer

Quick pop of color under the eyes to brighten, that's all you need!

 
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My personal favorite, super creamy and has great coverage. If you have dry skin it may not be the best as it does dry down but it's amazing for my oily skin.
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer
 
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This is usually my go-to for glam but you can make it work in your quick morning routine. A little goes a longgg way but it blends out incredibly.
Tower 28 Swipe Hydrating Serum Concealer
 
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This concealer has such a beautiful and creamy formula. A little goes a long way and its perfect for a full face or just quick glam.
Hourglass Vanish™ Airbrush Concealer | 16 Hour Wear
 
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INCREDIBLE coverage for any dark spots or circles. Absolutely worth every penny
Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer

Finishing Touches

Remember, blend creams and then set with powder!

 
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The creamiest liquid blush you will ever try. Super affordable and blends beautifully. My personal favorite is Almost Famous - the bright orange. Adds a perfect flush of color.
Sweet Cheeks Soft Tint Cream Blush | NYX Professional Makeup
 
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A quick dusting of powder to finish off your look, set everything and absorb any oils. This is the one I've been using for YEARS. You cannot go wrong with this as your last step.
6. MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
 
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Just a little bit to set the under eyes is all you need. My personal favorite is the color honey.
Translucent Loose Setting Powder
 
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If you find yourself with a few extra minutes somehow, a quick swipe of bronzer is all you need. I personally love Bajan Gyal or Mocha Mami (which is actually slightly reddish)
Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer
 
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Super beginner friendly matte bronzer, buildable and great shades
Hoola Matte Bronzer powder bronzer for face
 
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If you prefer a cream bronzer, this is my all-time favorite. Blends so well and is super buildable.
Laguna Bronzing Cream
 
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Easily my favorite affodable lip balm ever. I have it in vanilla toffee and blackberry sorbet.
Glow Reviver Melting and Tinted Lip Balm
 
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Not sticky and lasts so long. Either throw it on by itself or pair with a perfect brown liner if you have time!
Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss | NYX Professional Makeup
 
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The affordable take on the lip oil trend and it is perfect. Slightly sticky but nothing over the top. Love love love the shade range too
Glow Reviver Tinted Lip Oil
 
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My all time FAVORITE setting spray but it is a little bit of a splurge. Makeup lasts and looks so beautiful though.
Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray
 
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Great drug store option for a setting spray!
Make It Last Original - Natural Finish Setting Spray
 
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Oily girls, get over here! As an oily girl myself, this is my favorite matte setting spray and I like to use it in between my layers for a full face or just at the end for a quick look!
Make it Last Matte Charcoal Setting Spray - Milani Cosmetics
 
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Great to have in your makeup arsenal! Perfect for a natural slightly dewy finish
Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray
 
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Another great option for oil control!
De-Slick Oil Control Makeup Setting Spray for Oily Skin
 
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If you go a little too heavy with powders, this is one of my favorites for rehydrating the product and setting with a natural finish
Continuous Setting Mist

Tools

Some quick tools but definitely not all necessary. Totally about preference with this!

 
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Angled Brush for powder bronzer - gets the perfect placement
morphe angled brush
 
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For your cream bronzer, use the larger side for contouring cheeks and the smaller for areas like nose or bridge
Double Ended Brush
 
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My all time favorite powder puffs and you get so many for the price. Perfect for using loose powder to set concealer
Triangle Powder Puffs
 
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Perfect for blending out your base if you prefer a brush to a sponge. Sponges will take longer and remember, we only have 10 minutes!
Face and Foundation Makeup Brushes
 
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Use this for your pressed powder to set your whole face and brush away the powder under your eyes. Quick and easy!
Professional Powder Makeup Brush
 
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For liquid/cream blush you want something nice and dense and easy to control. This is my go-to!
Camo Liquid Blush Brush
 
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If you want to splurge, get this! Easily the best concealer brush I've ever used and I reach for it every day.
Haus Labs Concealer Brush
 
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Another amazing option, super soft and blends so nicely.
Ulta Beauty Collection Concealer Brush
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