You know what they say: beauty takes time. For women like you who have to juggle endless tasks at home and work, something has to give. You either go out of the house with a bare face or show up at work late with full makeup on. It doesn’t always have to be this way. Apart from time management, you can practice a makeup routine in under 10 minutes. Sounds impossible? These celebs and beauty bloggers can show you how. From a simple no-makeup makeup look to quick glam, you’ll be done in no time.
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7 Makeup Routines That Will Make Your Life So Easy
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Kathleen Lights
When you have somewhere to go but can’t bring yourself to get out of the house without putting on a touch of makeup, watch Kathleen Lights’ Every Day Makeup Routine. In this tutorial, she shows her go-to routine that can be done in under 10 minutes. Our takeaway: use products that you have tried and tested — you don’t want to experiment when you’re rushing. Kathleen used her favorites in this video, such as Smashbox BB Water, Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz and her own palette, ColourPop x Kathleen Lights Dream St. Pressed Powder Eyeshadow Palette.
Image: @kathleenlights
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Patrick Starrr
Looking for a glam look but only have 10 minutes? Let Patrick Starrr show you how. His 10 Minute Everyday Makeup Routine features Clinique Beyond Perfecting Concealer, a full-coverage concealer that effectively covers dark spots and redness. It's also very easy to blend (as Patrick demonstrates) so you'll save just enough time to put on false eyelashes.
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Roxette Arisa
In this Quick & Easy 5 Minute Makeup Tutorial, Roxette Arisa shows you how to break down your routine to just the essentials. And the good news is, there's even time to contour and highlight. You may not have eyeshadow or mascara on, but girl, you’re glowing! Roxette used drugstore makeup like NYX Professional Makeup Soft Matte Lip Cream plus Cover FX Blotting Powder in Deep to achieve this oh-so-easy look.
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Rihanna
If you still aren’t convinced that a quick makeup routine is possible, take it from Rihanna herself. Her Epic 10-Minute Guide to Going Out Makeup has over 15 million views to date and features Fenty Beauty products. Besides her candid comments, you learn a lot about how important contour is, why you're your own best teacher and the one product that should always be in your purse.
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Jackie Aina
In Jackie Aina’s Simple No Makeup Makeup video, she emphasizes prepping your skin ahead of time by applying a clay mask and moisturizing. It makes sense because the better your skin looks, the less time you need to spend covering your blemishes. Jackie also features her favorite makeup products, such as Jouer Crème Highlighter and Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder.
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Jen Chae of From Head to Toe
You may be busy, but you still make time for date night, right? Watch this 10 Min Full Coverage Date Night Makeup! tutorial from Jen Chae and you won’t have to keep anyone waiting ever again. She used Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer as her base, a useful two-in-one product when you’re in a hurry. But the main product you really need is a red lip. Jen says bright red lipstick can make you look like you spent a lot of effort getting ready so no one will be able to tell it just took 10 minutes.
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Tati Westbrook
If it’s one of those days when you just can’t deal with so many steps, this 100% Drugstore Glam video by Tati Westbrook shows how you can still look your best in makeup. She used drugstore products, such as Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer, Coty Airspun Loose Face Powder and the Sleek MakeUP Highlighting Palette. You'll also learn useful tips on how to repurpose certain makeup products that will save you so much time.
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