How To: Perfect Make Up in Under 15 Minutes
How To: Perfect Make Up in Under 15 Minutes. Learn how to do a fast make up that looks like you spent hours. Easy and fast make up.
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When we become moms life changes. It really does. However, that does not mean that you stop being a woman. Becoming a mom is a hard journey. Nonetheless, it is really worth it. You know who else is worth it? You are.
We go through a lot. First, we are pregnant. That breaks down into at least three categories. The first category is the morning sickness. Then there is the second “ouch” category where we can’t really move well. Of course, there is the third category. It is the moment of wow, I actually will have a baby.
One day not taking care of yourself becomes a habit. Let's break that habit together.
By and by, there is a lot more that goes into it. These are just scratching the surface. We all know that. Then we go through through the actual delivery… Should we mention the recovery?
Well, let’s just say that during all those times we focus on surviving. Then once the baby is here we focus on surviving plus taking care of baby. Looking good is not something big on our minds. It is usually the last thing on our minds. Then one day it becomes a habit. A habit of not taking care of ourselves. Let’s break that habit together.
Yes, it is difficult to be a mom. It is also difficult to find time for yourself. However, I do believe that it is very important to do so.
One of the most important things you can do for your baby is to start taking care of yourself. You are worth it and you deserve it. It is never too late to start.
Personally, it took me over six months to start really paying attention to how I looked. One day, I just realized that wearing my husband’s shirts and sweat pants wasn’t what I really wanted.
What I really wanted was to look good. Really good. And another thing I realized was that I really wanted it for myself. It made me happy when I did.
So, what is stopping you from taking the giant leap forward and starting to take care of yourself? I know, having a baby really depletes your bank of self-care motivation. It even depletes having a bank of any kind of energy to do anything that involves YOU.
Just start today. One little step at a time.
One of the best ways to cross that threshold of not caring for yourself is to just start. One little thing at a time. It doesn’t have to be a day-long event at the spa. And it doesn’t even have to be thirty minutes in front of the mirror.
All you need is to push yourself just a little – tiny bit – to do something small for yourself today. Yes, today. Not tomorrow. And certainly not next month.
Below I will show you a very quick make up routine that you can perform in under 15 minutes. Give yourself the permission to start taking care of yourself. You can modify the routine to make it even easier. Just start today. You deserve to take care of yourself. You are many things, including being a woman.
Give yourself the permission to start taking care of yourself. One little step at a time.
It literally took me just a few minutes to get the look you see in the picture above. Let’s check out what to use. And in what order to apply the products to get the best results.
Sunscreen is the first step
If you do nothing else, please put some sunscreen on. The one I recommend is truly perfect. Not only was it recommended to me by a good dermatologist, but it also has anti-aging ingredients in it. This means that you are helping your skin stay looking younger longer.
The sunscreen I recommend is also great for all skin types. It is perfect to go under your make up as the first layer. Click on the link below to view it:
Elta MD Skincare UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen
You can also click on the image below
Dr Schrammek Blemish Balm Classic Regulating
Dr. Schrammek Regulating Care Blemish Balm Classic This is one of my top make up foundations that I highly recommend. You can apply it really fast all over the face. It is also perfect for under the eyes and on the eye lids. It won’t hurt your eyes. It lasts all day. This foundation is truly amazing.
What comes out of the tube looks much darker than my skin tone. However, when I spread it around it becomes one of the truest to tone foundations that I have ever come across.
There are many colors available so you can really find one that will work best for your skin type.
I use my fingers to apply this foundation. It makes it fast and easy.
This foundation is super easy to apply. It also helps to heal the blemishes.
Next step... nothing... or...
If you just start with these two options: sunscreen and make up foundation you will already be one huge step ahead.
You can apply this foundation under your eyes and on your eyelids.
Why? Well, this automatically gives you that shading that contouring accomplishes. Because of the natural shadows of the eyelids and around the face, applying this foundation accentuates them without really having to add anything else.
You will, literally, seem as if you have eye shadow on when all there is to it is the foundation.
If you have a little more energy for yourself...
If you need to stop at the steps above, know that it is fine. When I first started taking the steps to taking care of myself post partum, that was all that I could do. Before you know it, there will be a little more energy inside of you to take a little more time for yourself.
Once you have that little bit of energy, I recommend applying the following products.
Maybelline The Citykits Urban Light
Eye and Cheek Palette
Maybelline The Citykits Urban Light Eye and Cheek Palette is one of those make up kits that has everything. You have the eye and the blush. The best part is that you can use the blush on your eye lids, too.
It takes very little time and you have yourself a nice make up for the day. Best of all, you start feeling good. There is nothing better out there than the feeling of life inside your veins. While we all are different, we all want to feel good. Especially true when we have children.
When I just want to get it done fast, I use my finger to apply the blush to my cheeks. I do the same for my eye shadow.
Thank you for your suggestion! I have to try the Maybelline The Citykits Urban Light Eye and Cheek Palette I heard so many amazing facts about this one!
There are some great tips here.
Hahaha. I’m already pretty terrible about remembering to take care of myself. It’s going to be worse when my husband and I have children! I’m all about a fifteen minute routine. Thanks for the tips.
These are great tips! Any advice on how to get rid of dark circles or that dark shadow on the upper-lip? I look like I have a 5 o’clock shadow all the time and I hate it!
Hi Nora,
Thank you for your comment! Sure thing! I will be glad to help out with that. I will make it my next post topic. For now, if there isn’t a specific skin problem going on, I highly recommend Anastasia beverly hills concealer. It will hide them.
your skin is so beautiful thank you for sharing this post. Love all the tips
-xoxo
Candace
Hi Candace,
Thank you! I am very glad to help! Thank you for your comment.
I thought it was just me that wore sunscreen! This post is perfect for me, as I take 10 minutes to get ready!
This sounds like a great quick and easy make up routine! It is definitely important to put on sunscreen
This is definitely a make-up routine that ever woman can do every morning, before they leave the house. It doesn’t take long at all. I love your Maybelline Eye and Cheek Palette, the colors are so pretty!
This looks some good beauty tips. I will have to share this with one of my friends. Thanks for sharing.
I’ve been on the hunt for a good foundation. Thank you for sharing some awesome tips to quick makeup treatments!
This is really encouraging; I’m so glad I found this post! Yesterday I spent most of my day in my robe and felt awful about it! It’s the little things that make your day better; a little makeup goes a long way!
I know how that is. It feels really depressing. I know that feeling. It is important to start. Just somewhere. We are all here to encourage each other!
I always love a quick and simple routine! This is a great and practical…I definitely need to pick up that blemish balm!
Such a great makeup guide. This is what I really needed since I am always come to work late and I don’t have enough time to have a make up each day,
15 minutes? seriously? this looks really fabulous in just a few minutes. I love it so much and will try to make it.
Hi Alexandra,
Yep, 15 or less. You don’t have to spend a lot of time to look fabulous. I love fast and fabulous. Especially now that I am a mom and the time I have for myself can be very restricted. If you would like, I can offer you personalized advice to help you find a fast and effective routine that will make you look like you spent hours but you only spent just a few minutes. Let me know. I will be glad to help!
Great tips!! I’ll fire sure be following these!
I haven’t tried a blemish cream before but this one sounds worth checking out. Thanks for the info.
Self-care is so important. This is a great, quick routine. I’m glad that you started off with sunscreen because it’s really important and a lot of people skip it.
We’ve been wearing sunscreen for some time now, even in foundations. Its so important to protect your skin x
I’ve never tried BB Creams but I’ve heard good things about them. Also, I love your makeup look. I would definitely give this a try.
I manage to do my makeup in about 15 minutes or so which is so nice! These tips are so good!
Hi Emily,
I am glad I could help! That is why I am here.
i use makeup as my self care. its time set aside from the kid just for me.
I haven’t tried these products before – might have to give it a go, so thanks for the tips x