THE 'I'M LATE' MAKEUP ESSENTIALS

You know those days when you could do with being on time? I usually find they're the ones where I end up in a flap, running around like a blue arsed fly. When I'm late, it's my makeup routine that I have to shave some time off. Generally, it doesn't take me that long to do my face - a good 20 minutes is plenty for a work day, but when I'm running late I can probably get this down to just over 5 minutes. I reckon that's quite good?! Yeah, I'm probably not Instagram ready, but presentable enough to head out.

So, for rushing out the door I cut down to 5 main products - these are the ones I use when I really need to get my face done fast. 

Brow Gel – Maybelline Brow Drama

Because there’s not a chance in hell I’ve got time for that ombre brow when I’ve woke up with 10 minutes to get ready. I don’t mind a natural brow, even though mine are really crap. I don’t have much shape or that fleek-y arch I dream of, but a feathery brow can be just as nice as one that's more defined. I love brow gel for really combing through the lighter bits of my brows – for me, that’s the end part. Any smudgey bits I just neaten up with a flat top concealer brush. 

Foundation – Chanel Perfection Lumière Velvet

As toned back as I don’t mind being, I still like a bit of foundation. Even if it’s only a tiny bit on problem areas, it makes the world of difference. I use my Chanel one when I’m in a rush as it blends slightly easier than Double Wear (love it, but that stuff is paint). If I’ve got time I will add in concealer, but if not I just layer up on the foundation.

White Eyeliner – Maybelline Expression Kajal Eyeliner

When I can’t fit in doing the whole eyeshadow shebang, white eyeliner is what I go for. It’s not a whopping difference, but I just think it brightens my eyes up… When I’ve rolled out of bed with no time to spare that’s exactly what I need. I've no particular favourite with white liner - I've found most I've tried pretty much do the same thing. 

Mascara – NARS Audacious Mascara

I know for a lot of folk, mascara is the dessert island must. I can totally see why, but as someone who's had problematic skin it's always something I'd go for after base makeup. Having said that, I know I look very 'undone' without it. With wearing lash extensions I only have to pop a bit on my bottom lashes, but it still makes a difference. If you’re really someone who struggles with getting ready in the morning, then lash extensions are such a good option – they’ve significantly cut down the time it takes for me to make myself look human!

Contour Shade – Kiko Milano Cream Crush Shadow (04)

If I’ve still got a bit of time to spare after all that, then I’ll go for a good, contouring eyeshadow. I’m loving the Kiko Milano Cream Crush in 04 at the minute, but for a powder I’d go for one from the Urban Decay Naked Basics palette. I can quickly buff that sort of colour into the socket of my eye, without creating a major, smokey eye monstrosity. I feel like this is the step that helps things to look less ‘I’ve had a mad dash this morning, this was the best I could do’, so if I can squish it in then I will. 

Aaaand that's how I go from frightening small children to being okay in public, in super quick speed. The only thing I haven't included is something for lips, as I usuall just stick a bit of tinted lip balm on when I get to wherever I'm going!

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