I appreciate what makeup can do, but my morning time isnt unlimited.
And I dont feel like spending a ton of time and effort on cosmetics, anyway.
Still, I like the way my lashes look curled and my eyes look shadowed.
Makeup isnt for everyone, but if you choose to wear it, it can be a time-consuming process.
Cut Down Your Stash
Like most makeup wearers, Ive experimented here and there over the years.
The first step instreamlining your routine?
Get rid of everything you dont use.
First, trash any duplicates.
The Frisky also recommends tossing anything you havent worn in five months.
Makeuphas a shelf life, anyway.
So, to keep my routine simple, I have two makeup bags.
One everyday makeup bag and one for the fancy, seldom-used products.
That way, I dont have to rifle through a bunch of products I dont normally wear.
Cutting back on your products makes the whole process quicker.
Theyre designed to be multipurpose and marketed as such.
But beyond that, it’s possible for you to get creative with regular products.
In this case, it helps to buy high-quality stuff.
For example, I used to buy cheap, dollar-store eyeshadows that creased up on my eyelids.
To prevent this, I primed my eyelids with a concealing stick.
They dont cause the dreaded eyelid crease, so I can ditch the stick and save some time.
It helps to pick a few areas you want to focus on, then prioritize your products.
But you know yourself best, so pick the areas that work best for you.
Here are some of my favorites:
Bend your mascara wand: Bend the brush at a slight angle.
This helps to more easily apply mascara to the outer corner of your lash line.
Prep your eyelash curler with linerto curl and line eyes at the same time.
Warm eyelash curlers with a blow dryer: It helps set the curl faster.
Just be careful that its notsuperhot before putting it to your eye.
And there are plenty of ways to apply makeup without them.
Dab three dots of lipstick on your cheekbones and rub in for instant cheek color.
Dot the foundation on the high points of the face.
Blend gently with your fingertips.
The warmth of your fingers will help the makeup go on smoothly.
- you could get more coverage by stippling or patting the makeup into place.
It can also build the coverage in an area (for larger pores or discoloration).
Of course, you want to start with clean hands, too.
Another factor to consider: cleanup.
Makeup obviously isnt a necessity, and some folks choose to save time by forgoing it altogether.
Thats great, but theres also nothing wrong with using it to look more awake or put together.
Plus, it can be fun to play with.
