I think sometimes people are surprised to hear I am a makeup artist when I meet them as I like to keep my makeup look natural, that is unless I'm out on the town! I do however get lots of comments on how great my skin is which I take as a compliment on my makeup skills as any artist will know that a no-makeup look still takes work.
I like to be comfortable when I'm working and don't want to be thinking about my own makeup so I like to keep things simple. I want to look professional and pulled together whilst still being able to get from the shower to the car in record time when I have an early start.
So as inspired by Maddy at Spunky Product Junkie, here is my 5 Minute Face...
Simple Regeneration Day Cream with SPF15 to moisturise, protect and prep my skin.
Make Up For Ever Face and Body Base buffed into the skin with a Duo Fibre brush and followed by MAC Select Moisture Cover Concealer where needed.
Yaby ES231 matt brown eye shadow in the crease and ES192 in the inner-corner of the eyes to open them followed by eye lash curlers, Maybelline Colossal on the lashes and a brow gel to tidy.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Skin Protectant or Benefit Gloss in 'who are you wearing' to finish (usually applied in the car!).
Why don't you share your 5 minute makeup routine and post a comment below...
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I'm just like you when it comes to my day look or work look...clean and simple. Although I think ppl would be shocked to find out how many steps I have in my 5-10 min makeup look...so true that no makeup makeup still requires a lot of makeup lol!
ReplyDeleteYep once you get into a regular routine you sure can pack alot into that 5mins!
ReplyDeleteI have also learnt which steps I can skip and still look human for when Im in a serious rush to get out the door :)
Whenever I meet non-industry ppl and I tell them I'm a makeup artist, they always have a searching look in their eyes, like they're evaluating my makeup. LOL. And it's always when I don't have much on, which is most of the time.
ReplyDeletei just started a new 5 minute face. and i'm stoked about it!
ReplyDeletei finally got my hands on a stila convertable colour in 'gladiola' (discontinued at sephora) so after a quick bit o' cetaphil moisturiser i dab face atelier foundation on my nose and cheeks because i'm super red there. Then with my wonderful convertable colour i put a bit of colour (it's an orange!) on the apple of my cheeks, a little on my lid and some on my lips. Throw on some mascara and gloss and that's it.
i think the orange looks better in the summer but i can't help it. i love it sooo much! i should really be using the fushia in the winter but gladiola is my fav!!!!!
Ashley I love your 5 min face! Top marks for making such good use of the Gladiola, lol :)
ReplyDeletePeekabag I know the look well, i can see the confussion in their eyes too. I think some people expect me to go around done up like im on the way down the catwalk myself!
I think the natural, flawless, no make-up look is one of the hardest to achieve, which is why a good bridal make-up artist is worth her weight in gold xo
ReplyDeleteOh man, I LOVE that Benefit Her Glossiness... It's part of my routine too! http://yoursweetbippy.blogspot.com/2008/12/as-makeup-artist-people-are-always.html
ReplyDeleteI actually got hooked on the gloss when I got it as a freebie with Glamour magazine! It was such a good buy getting a £13 gloss for £2 I had to trawl every single store selling magazines in my area to collect all 3 colours :D
ReplyDeleteI love a 5 min face!
ReplyDeleteAnd you said you get compliments on your great skin...skin is most important! everything else is bonus :)
Nice selection of beauty products... Those are really good for daily makeup!!
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