Five minute makeover!

Finding time to get ready for work in the morning can be a challenge for us all.  That little extra snooze in the morning always leaves me strapped for time and rushing around to get out the door.  Thankfully, getting your face ready for the day does not have to take much time.  Here are some quick and easy steps to achieve a professional makeup look in just 5 minutes.

1. Ditch your foundation for an SPF Tinted Moisturiser, these multi-tasking delights act as a moisturiser, sunblock and skin corrector in one.  They are so easy to apply, just smooth it on like your normal moisturiser and you will be instantly sporting a smooth, even complexion.  A good tinted moisturiser is a shortcut to looking rested and radiant by masking imperfections and creating an even skin tone.

I like:
ASAP Daily Sheer Tint Moisturiser SPF15
Dermalogica Sheer Tint Moisture SPF15

2. Wake up your look by dotting concealer on any dark circles or blemishes and blend well.  Concealer is the quickest way to fake a good night’s sleep.  I remember reading that concealer is the beauty equivalent of a power nap.  It sounds spot on to me.

I like:
GloMinerals Brightener Highlight Concealer
Napoleon Perdis China Doll Concealer

3. Bronzer is a must for a healthy glow and a remedy that works instantly if you look tired.  Using a circular motion dust the bronzer where the light would hit your face.  First, to the highest points of your face, your forehead, your cheekbones, your nose, and your chin and then you blend in from there.  Remember that you do not need very much.

I like:
Ultraceuticals Even Skintone Compact Bronzer
Glo Minerals Bronze Powders

4. Now is the time when an all-in-one tinted makeup product will come in extremely useful.  It spreads easily over cheeks and lips and even adds a touch of colour to highlight your eyes. 

I like:
Invisible Zinc Tinted Lip & Cheek Balm SPF30+
Napoleon Perdis China Doll Color Veil

5. Make your eyes pop by applying long-wearing mascara generously to your top lashes only.  This will make you look refreshed and awake (even if you aren’t)

I like:
BareMinerals Magic Wand Brushless Mascara – Black
Napoleon Perdis Peep Show Mascara - Madame Curl Curl

6. A quick swipe of a coloured lip-gloss is perfect to complete this simple look and to create that shiny appearance.

I like:
BareMinerals 100% Natural Lip Gloss
Napoleon Perdis Gloss Patrol

Tip! Keep a powder compact in your handbag to stay shine free and for touch-ups during the day.  I like gloMinerals Perfecting Powder

There you have it, in less than five minutes you are ready to go.  Ideal tips for beauties that need to get out the door, without sacrificing their appearance.

What are your best time-saving beauty tips?