I used to enjoy the luxury of a proper makeup routine, which then got disrupted when my train started leaving 30 minutes earlier. I had to race against the clock and often lose in it. However, this made me to work on the art of doing makeups in minutes, and I finally perfected it.
First, be brave enough to throw away those complicated products! The game-changer decision I made was switching to a tinted moisturiser with SPF. The one you can get from The Ordinary gives some good coverage without having separate foundation, moisturiser, and sunscreen. On a particularly hectic morning, I will just smear it just around my nose and under the eyes rather than applying it everywhere.
Cream products have some key role here. With just fingertips, they can be blended in seconds. I just swipe the same peachy cream stick on cheeks and lips as I wait for the kettle to boil or the microwave to finish.
Mascara is a must to have for me as my tired eyes need all the help they can get! A quick wiggle makes the lashes look fuller without needing three coats.
If those dark circles are making me concerned, I will tap some concealer just at the inner corners, rather than the whole under-eye. This was a trick I learned from a makeup artist I met at a store.
I remember my flatmate used to swear by filling in her eyebrows. I just started using a clear brow gel instead. Need just ten seconds, and they will look groomed enough.
I keep everything in a small makeup bag by the door; and no running around needed. Some morning I’ve even managed the whole routine while waiting for my Uber to arrive
Everything lives in a small makeup bag by the door—no rummaging required. Some mornings I manage the whole routine while waiting for my Uber to arrive.
Tell me your smart ways to manage a hectic morning without stressing over not having enough time for a satisfying makeup.