5 minutes and out the door....

Friday at last. The weekend is almost here and as August clicks on by, we all want to make the most of the summertime we have left. So today I give you my easiest summer make-up. This whole look will take mere minutes and have you looking natural and glowing. Just some quick ideas to get you looking amazing without wasting a ton of time to do so!

You will need a few items:

• tinted moisturizer or clear primer (if your skin is clear)
• concealer of choice for under the eyes (a thin liquid is best)
• loose powder (optional)
• cheek stain or gel
  
• smudge-able liner/shadow ( a good one to try is Maybelline Cool Effect Cooling Shadow/Liner - $4.69, drugstores nationwide)
• mascara
• lip gloss (optional)

1. Depending on your skin and how much coverage you are looking for either apply the tinted moisturizer or the primer.
   
2. Gently dab the concealer underneath your eyes to even out skin tone and dab and smooth across lids to give uniform color there as well.
3. Lightly dust translucent loose powder in the t-zone if needed. (If you want to look dewy or just don't need the coverage after your moisturizer/primer you may skip this step.)
4. Lightly dab cheeks with stain or gel.
5. Swipe a fat line of the colored pencil at base of lids (as you would eye-liner but not as precise) and smudge with fingers or q-tip.
6. Curl lashes and apply one coat mascara.
7. Get out of the house!!
   
   This whole process should take under 5 minutes but give you plenty of coverage and color for a day out. This is my time-saver routine. No brushes needed (unless you opt for the powder) which means this whole process can be done on the go and the colored liner/eyeshadow pencil has become my best friend. It gives you a hint of color without looking like you are wearing eyeshadow.

So enjoy your summer but still look pretty and fresh in 5 minutes!

Keep looking fabulous,
BGND