5-Minute Makeup: A Natural Look Step by Step

Some mornings there's no time for anything: coffee, the kids, traffic. But that doesn't mean you have to leave without feeling put-together. With a few products and the right technique, you can get a fresh, natural look in about 5 minutes.

Here's the step-by-step, minute by minute.

Before you start: the foundation of it all

Quick makeup looks best on moisturized skin. If you have 30 extra seconds, apply moisturizer and sunscreen while you get everything else ready. While they absorb, pull out your products.

Your 5-minute kit

• Skin tint, BB cream or light foundation.
• Concealer.
• Cream or powder blush (or a multi-use stick).
• Mascara.
• Lip tint, tinted balm or lip oil.
• Optional: brow gel or pencil.

Minute 1: Light base

Apply a little skin tint or BB cream with your fingers, starting at the center of your face and blending outward. You don't need to cover everything: the idea is to even out your tone and let your skin show.

Minute 2: Concealer only where you need it

1. Dab a little under your eyes at the inner corner.
2. Add a dot over any blemish or spot.
3. Blend with light taps using your ring finger.

Minute 3: Color on the cheeks

Blush is the step that changes your face most in the least time. Smile, apply to the high points of your cheeks and blend toward your temples. If you use a multi-use stick, you can bring a little onto your lids and lips for a monochrome look.

Minute 4: Lashes and brows

• Mascara: one coat on your upper lashes, wiggling the wand from the roots. If you have time, a touch on the lower lashes.
• Brows: brush them up with gel. If you have gaps, fill them with short pencil strokes.

Minute 5: Lips

A lip tint gives long-lasting, natural-looking color; a lip oil gives shine and hydration. Apply to the center of your lips and blend with your finger for a softer effect.

Our Ultra Hydrating Lip Oil is perfect for this step: it hydrates and adds a pretty shine without feeling heavy.

Tips to make your look last

• If you have oily skin, sweep a little translucent powder over your T-zone.
• A couple of mists of setting spray help with heat and humidity.
• Keep your lipstick and blotting paper in your purse for touch-ups.

How to turn it into a night look

1. Add a brown or gold shadow on the lid.
2. Line your upper lash line.
3. Swap the tint for a bolder lipstick.
4. Add a touch of highlighter on your cheekbones.

Find it at BeautyRosee

For your 5-minute kit, look for these types of products:

• Skin tints, BB creams and multi-use sticks for a light base.
• Concealers and blushes that blend easily with fingers.
• Mascaras and brow gels.
• Lip tints and lip oils for a natural finish.

Find them in our Makeup collection, from the Italia Deluxe and Amuse brands, and in our Lip Oils collection.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need foundation for a natural look?

Not necessarily. If your skin is fairly even, a skin tint or just concealer can be enough.

Cream or powder blush?

For a quick, natural look, cream blush is very easy to apply with your fingers. Powder works better if your skin is very oily.

How do I keep it from looking heavy?

Use a small amount, blend well and build only where needed. With a natural look, less is more.

Can I do this look without brushes?

Yes. Every step can be done with your fingers, which makes it even faster.

Ready in 5 minutes

With practice, this look will take you even less time. Build your basic kit with our Makeup collection and follow us on Facebook for more tutorials.