The NO Time Make Up

Friday 7 March 2014


We all know that feeling when you wake up in the morning and your eyes just don't want to open and the thought of getting up and facing the day makes you want to roll over and hide under the covers.
That's how so many of my days start. Its mostly down to the fact that I like to go to bed  too late, unbeknown to my children who like to wake up as soon as the first sun rays hit the earth.
And getting everybody ready in the morning can be quite challenging even on a good day. So time is at its essence and getting ready is often just a slap on some make up and go.

The most I have is 10-15min and even doe its not much to get a flawless face out of the door, I still want to look glowy and radiant (look like you put some thought behind your outfit and make up, you know what I mean!?)

First things first and I always like to start of with my concealer under the eyes. The Rimmel Wake me up concealer is great for hiding any dark circles and make you look awake. I like that it feels quite light and never turns into a creased mess.

Next up is foundation and the Laura Mercier Mineral Foundation has to be the one. Its just super easy to apply, just swirl your brush in it and buff into skin! It gives great coverage and leave your skin with a lovely glow that stays throughout the day and even starts to look better as your natural oils start to come through.

On to the eyes and here is where I probably spend most of my time at as I don't want rush out of the house with my eyeshadow all looking nice but no mascara on ( has happened before, don't ask how many times).
I start with applying a wash of colour with my Mac Eyeshadow in Wedge, which give some lovely depth and softness to the eyes and finish of with MAC Teddy Eyeliner and some Mascara!

After I finished my eyes I always like to give my brows a quick sweep with the Maybelline Browdrama Gel (for some definition and to keep unruly hairs in check) and then move on to my lips. At the moment I am into my pinky nude colours like the Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Lets Get Naked or the Maybelline Color Sensatinal Lipgloss in Nude Pearl. Both feel lovely and moisturizing on the lips and are easy to apply!

Blush is next and I always like to leave it for last. I find its the safest way to not get carried away with it. If I use it straight after foundation I can often look a bit clownish with big red cheeks and lets face it that is never a good look. The one I am reaching for most days is my much loved Nars Blush in Luster. A soft peachy blush with tiny specks of glitter in it that give my skin a lovely healthy sheen!

That's it, 10 minutes are up and I am ready to go!! Have you got a routine down for those mornings when there is just to much to do and not enough time? I would be interested to find out what you go to products are!!


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28 comments :

  1. So many products you have here are ones that I am dying to try! Thank you for the post :)
    Bana xoxo
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    1. You are welcome babe, there are some good old favourites in here!

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  2. Eve, what's your skin type and how long does it take your skin to look greasy with Laura Mercier Mineral powder? I really want to try it but I have an oily T-zone. :/ Thanks!

    When I'm in a hurry I just apply some foundation with my fingers and some blush and mascara. 5 minutes top :)

    Blu Button Box

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    1. I have comination skin with an more oily t-zone and drier cheeks. The good thing with the Laura Mercier foundation compared to other ones I have tried is that when your natural oils come trough it looks glowy instead of greasy. On me the foundation easily last up to 6 hours without touch up. If I do need a little touch up after 6h its can last for so much longer. Its perfect for my skin!! Thats why this is my third tub!! Hope that was any help for you!! Let me know if you have more questions!!

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  3. Since I wake up late almost every morning (something I'm working on hehe) this is perfect for me! Thanks for sharing. P.S. That NARS blush is such a great colour :)
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    1. Glad to be of some help to you. I like the foundation because its fool prof and easy to apply. Looks always great!!

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  4. I want to try Laura Mercier foundation I have her concealer and love thanks for sharing. Enjoy your weekend.
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    1. I have not tried the concealer from her, how did you like it? was it any good?

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  5. Those are everyday for me! I normally end up with 5min tops to do my makeup! I slap on concealer, mascara, blush and I'm out the door! I do love the luster blush, or any nars blush for that matter haha!
    I've heard a million people talk about the laura mercier powder, I might have to try it for myself!!
    xo
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    1. Its really good the mineral foundation, I do recommend to you if you have combination to oily skin.

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  6. What fab products! Need to get my mittens on the Wake Me Up concealer as i've heard good things about it! I love love love Brow Drama, don't know why I didn't buy it sooner!! xx

    Hannah @ FashionistaDigital

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    1. I didn;t get the brow dram gel for a long time and now I can not be without it anymore!

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  7. Great products, I've added a few of them to my wishlist now! I usually stick to my L'Oreal True Match Concealor, mascara, brow powder, a Maybelline Master Hi-lighting powder blush and a my favorite lipstick which is currently Mac's Syrup for a quick out the door look.

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    1. Oh the mac lipstick sounds really nice, will have to check it out!! Thanks for the tip!!

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  8. Thanks for sharing your routine. When I am pressed for time, I see to it that I have foundation on, my eyebrows are filled, and then I apply mascara and lipstick. Everything else I can add during the day like eyeshadow and blush. :)

    Marie
    candidlymarie.com

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    1. Yeah foundation and brows are the most important if think so too, and a bit of liner and that makes me normally look kind of decent to go out of the house!!

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  9. Anything which gives me an extra ten minutes in bed is a winner. I really must give the mineral powder and teddy liner a go, they've been on my wish list for so long x

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    1. I know specially in winter its super hard to get out of bed!! Thankfully the worst days are over now and we will see some sun soon!!

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  10. Usually I try to plan my time wisely and calculate how much time I need for makeup, but I guess you are right there are days when I have really limited time to get myself ready!
    I really like most of the products you showed, I would love to try that blush- the color seems very pretty!

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    1. The luster blush is such a nice everyday kind of colour and I love that it applies sheer to the face. I best for me as I can get a bit carried away with blush some time!

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  11. Nice !
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  12. Love your picks! That blush looks so pretty. I'm definitely going to have to check it out next time I'm at Sephora.

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    1. Love that nars blusher, perfect everyday colour if you ask me!

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  13. I've wanted to try the Laura Mercier foundation for ages, sounds really great! These are some lovely picks :)
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  14. I totally have the same problem in the morning, and I definitely need to invest some type of brow pencil or something. I'll check out the one you mentioned!
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  15. I really want to try the rimmel wake me up concealer but it's not available in Japan. I hope to try it some day!

    I just did my new wearable dusty smokey eyes tutorial on my blog and it would mean the world to me if you could check it out and please let me know what you think <3
    Here is the link to the post :)
    http://mayumi1992.blogspot.jp/2014/03/wearable-dusty-smokey-eyes-using.html

    Much love,
    Mayumi

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  16. I love your blog! I just recently bought the Maybelline Browdrama Gel and I've been a little scared to try it but now you have recommended it i'll give it a go! : ) x

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