I worked in Birmingham this past week with Bobbi Brown Cosmetics teaching dozens of women to apply makeup. While I believe in addressing every detail of the face, I realized 4 things that anyone can do in five minutes or less to give you a quick pick-me-up:
1. Undereye Concealor- more important than foundation is concealor. Your eyes are the first thing people see when they look at you, so why not spend a little time concealing darkness and "lifting" the eye? I met this woman who was 12 days away from delivering her second child (the first child is only 13 months- God bless her!). She had severe darkness under her eyes but she was so beautiful and glowing (I know it's cliche to say a pregnant woman glows, but she did! Plus, I seriously love pregnant women. I think they're beautiful!). I'd imagine that the next couple months, she will be even darker under the eye due to serious sleep deprivation. I fixed her up with the most wonderful combination of concealors and she said was ecstatic. In fact, she told me she was so happy, she could french-kiss me!! I've never been told that before but it was a compliment nonetheless!
2. Mascara- After concealor, dabble on a little mascara to open up those eyes. Remember mascara wears away with the day. If you're going to be on the go, throw a mini-mascara in your handbag to touch-up (oh, I just got a new DiorShow Mini Mascara- it's so cute!).
3. Blush- I LOVE blush. It's the perfect way to pick up the face and rock out a fresh look. Try a pale pink on the apples of the cheeks (powder blush or cream blush are both good options).
4. Gloss, gloss, and more gloss- My favorite makeup staple! I was in Sephora this weekend and found 5 new glosses I needed. Let me just say, I need a new gloss like I need my leg cut off! I must have over 25 glosses already. Anywho, I digress. Apply a fun, pinky gloss, roll down the car windows, and jam out to the radio!
Best of all, these products can be easily stowed in your handbag or makeup bag and keeping you looking fresh throughout the day.
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