Let’s face it, we are all busy, especially during the week when we’re getting ourselves and our kids ready for school and work. Really, when do we have time to put on a full face of makeup with highlight and contour, and all of the other Instagram-famous makeup trends? Truth is, we don’t. At least I do not. However, I’m a firm believer in keeping up appearances whether it’s just by adding a little mascara, lipstick or lip gloss. I’ve also found that with just a few essential products, anyone can create a flawless face in under ten minutes.
I’ve put together this list of products you or anyone else can use to create a flawless face in under ten minutes.
Sidebar: I know I don’t have to say this, or maybe I do, but please, please remember whenever you’re applying makeup to make sure you’re applying it over clean, moisturized skin. I can hear an oily girl saying, “Well, my skin is oily, I don’t need moisturizer.” That’s false. Oil and moisture are completely different things. Just take my advice and moisturized. Your skin will love you.
Now back to the list of products to create a flawless face in under ten minutes.
Concealer/Corrector
If you have discoloration, the best way to create a flawless face in under ten minutes, is by correcting any dark or red areas (under your eyes, blemishes, pimples), and then add concealer. Make sure you blend, blend, and blend some more!
Foundation and/or Powder
Next, I follow up with my favorite foundation and/or powder. You can see what my favorites are for winter in my previous winter beauty staples post. Unless it’s that time of the month, I, for the most part opt to only apply the MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in shade ‘Dark’. Afterwards, my skin looks amazingly natural, and polished.
Bronzer
To bring my face back to life, and add some dimension, I apply bronzer. I’ve been using the Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder (Shade #7 for the last six months).
Mascara
You do not need to add eye shadow, at least in my opinion, in order to create a flawless face in under 10 minutes. Just curl your lashes and apply your favorite mascara. You may line your eyes if you need/want to should time permit.
Brow product
I’ve said this numerous times, and I’ll say it again… I do not leave my house without my brows done. My favorite product has been the Anastasia Dip Brow used with an angled liner brush. Sorry, you won’t find the Instagram-famous concealed, block brow here.
Lip product
After applying your favorite lip product, either plain gloss, a stain, or your favorite lipstick (I’m wearing ‘Rebel’ by MAC), you can congratulate yourself because you have successfully created a flawless face in under ten minutes.
This look was simple to do, and as I promised, it took me under ten minutes to create it. I don’t look like I’m wearing a ton of makeup; it’s a more refined, and polished me.
Have you perfected the art of how to create a flawless face in under ten minutes? If so, what do you use?
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I wouldn't say I perfected it, but I feel like I've done my face routine so many times, I can almost do it with my eyes closed. A concealer is a must for me, because I have dark circles naturally 🙂
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I love this post!! Great tips.!!! What did you use to correct the dark spots other than the concealer?
Thank you. Dark spots, I use an orange corrector.
Great tutorial and lovely everyday look! I believe in "keeping up appearances" too. Loved your side comments, just perfect!
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Thank you, Allison! I really appreciate it. I honestly look forward to your comments because you're always so sweet!
LOL yes! We are on the same page in regards to being able to do our makeup routines with our eyes closed.
You amaze me Kim! This flawless face is everything! It takes me ten minutes to get my barely there brows together! I guess I need more practice, lol. I love this look because based on your lip it can go from day to night. Great post!
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Thank you, Caprece 🙂 I'm cheesing right now. LOL Practice definitely makes perfect. Yup! You can even add eyeliner or lashes if you want a more dramatic look.
I think I'm doing ok on time…and then I look at the clock! I definitely need to work on this. Love your hair here!
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Great tutorial! I need to perfect the art – I can manage 20 minutes at best, more if I stop to dawdle.
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20 minutes isn't bad, especially if you're doing things in between.
Very pretty! I love MAC Mineralize Skinfinish 🙂
Your face looks great!
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I guess i need to invest in that MUFA correcting palette. Which one would work best for me?
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You look flawless! I love the MAC MSF!
Great tips!~
You are seriously looking #flawless!
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Thanks for the tutorial!
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So pretty and so quick!! I bow to you!
Great tips. Yes, oil and moisture are two different things.
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This is a great tutorial!
I like your disclaimer about oily skin and moisturizer! I never wore moisturizer in high school because I didn't know better!!
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love that! my less than 10 min face is fill in my brows (i need your help to find a good brow pencil), put some concealer under my eyes add a little bronzer, then blush and finish it with plain ole chap stick with a redish lip gloss.
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Such a quick routine! I haven't perfected it yet though, I'm not a morning person and have issues concentrating while doing my makeup before work!
I love that concealer!!!
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So beautiful! Love this.
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Does it count if my perfect face consists of lip balm! lol!
I have never perfected makeup. One day. You rocked that in 10 minutes!
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