It's been nearly 2 weeks since I started my training year and I've already found the perfect routine that is professional, quick, easy and long lasting. So I thought I would share it with you. This routine works for everyone who has to leave the house early in the morning and come home at 5 or 6 pm. That includes students and everyone with a full time job. It is a very minimal look and it only takes about 10-15 mins to do.
Before I start, let me just say that skincare is the most important part of my makeup routine. If I take care of my skin, I'm not gonna need a full coverage foundation, nor am I gonna need to spend a lot of time concealing spots and blemishes. If you wanna know about my skincare routine, click here: My Skin Care Routine | For Oily Skin.
This post will be divided into two categories: what I use in the morning; and what I put in my makeup bag for touchups at lunch time.
In the Morning
Clarins Ever Matte Foundation: this foundation is the love of my life! Those of us with oily skin have a difficult time finding a foundation that lasts a good few hours. As I've said this before, looking for a foundation that keeps your skin oil free all day is unrealistic. The best foundations for oily skins can keep you shine free for about 4 hours, after which you're gonna need powder to keep your face matte.
After my long search for a good matte foundation, I finally found my perfect match with this Clarins foundation. I apply it with my fingers, mostly because I wanna save time, but also because I want light coverage.
Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer: the perfect concealer for your under eyes and imperfections alike, this is a holy grail product for me. It doesn't cake and it lasts all day. I apply it with my Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge, using the tip for blemishes and spots and the cone for under my eyes and around my nose.
Max Factor Creme Puff Blush in Seductive Pink: I adore this blush. It suits my skintone perfectly, it's very high quality, it lasts all day and it's the perfect balance of shimmery and matte which makes it perfect for a professional daytime look. I have nothing but praise for this beautiful product. I apply it on the apples of my cheeks and extend it to my hairline with my beloved Estee Lauder blush brush.
No7 Eyelash Curler: a very simple but effective addition to everyone's makeup bag. It does the job perfectly.
Max Factor False Lash Effect Mascara: if you want full, natural, long lashes then this is the mascara for you. What's more is that it doesn't smudge at all and stays in place throughout the day, even for glasses wearers like me. One coat is usually enough for me, but sometimes when I want a more dramatic result I apply two coats.
Rimmel London Professional Eyebrow Pencil: another highly rated drugstore product, it is perfect for filling in your brows where you need it. The application is super easy and quick. The result is natural and long lasting.
Mac Cosmetics Clear Brow Gel: one of those little products that make a huge difference to your makeup routine. Gives your brows some order and keeps them in place all day.
Lancôme Shine Lover and L'Oreal Color Riche: perfect lipsticks for daytime. They are both moisturising and add just enough colour to your lips to transform your face and complete your makeup look. Those of you who are regular readers know by now that I love my shimmery lipsticks and these two are the perfect examples.
My Shine Lover is in the shade Plum d'audace, and my Color Riche is in the shade Berry Blush. Both are very subtle shades of plum/pink and are therefore perfect for a professional look. I switch between the two to introduce a little change to my routine.
In My Handbag
Clinique Blended Face Powder and Brush: this is an absolute necessity for oily skinned people. It's the ideal way to reduce the shine throughout the day. Applying it requires minimal effort and time. It comes with a very handy retractable brush, so you can easily carry it with you. If you want to read my full review click here: Review: Clinique's Blended Face Powder & Brush.
YSL Touche Éclat: I use this when I'm really tired to add a bit of light and radiance to under my eyes and cheekbones. It sounds like an insignificant thing to do, but trust me it makes a huge difference. The highlighting elements introduce a natural light to your face and make you look refreshed. It also contrasts the blue in the dark circles to make you look well rested.
Simple Revitalising Eye Roll-On: I know this doesn't really count as makeup, but it is a necessity for my makeup bag. Being a teacher is no easy task, you get very tired by lunch time but you can't really do anything about it. You eyes are tired and heavy and you just wanna sleep on your desk. This eye roll-on is the perfect product for those moments. It's so refreshing and instantly wakes you up and cools your eyes.
Sanctuary Spa Velvet Hand Cream: in the wise words of house Stark: Winter Is Coming. And that means dry hands. I use this hand cream religiously at work. It doesn't make your hands slippery but it keeps them smooth and moisturised. They feel just like velvet, as it says in the name. This is one of those products that I'll keep purchasing again and again.
With this routine I feel like I've found the perfect balance between simple and natural and time saving. The touchups take only a couple of minutes and the morning routine doesn't require you to get up super early and compromise your sleep time. And I know I haven't included any eyeshadow in the routine, but that's because I have very oily eyelids and even the best eye primer, such as Nars, can't keep the best eyeshadows from caking at the end of the day. Even when I use Maybelline Colour Tattoos, which are meant to be long lasting, with a primer it will end up caking. It really is a shame because I would love to play with eyeshadows in the morning, but there's really not much that can be done here. I just have to save it for those occasions when I'm only out for a few hours.
There you have it lovelies. I hope you enjoyed this post and found it helpful.
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