10 MINUTE MAKE-UP FOR WORK

By Johanne Kabiwa

To achieve a quick make up look, we need to start with the basics, first moisturize your skin and apply your sunscreen then your primer. Applying a primer is a simple step but very important as it will help the makeup sits better and will last longer.

Here is the step by step to achieve a 10 min make up look for work.

Step 1: Work on your eyebrow

What you will need:

• Primer

• Eyebrow pencil

• Mascara

• Concealer

• Foundation

• Powder

• Bronzer

• Blush

• Beauty Blender

• Concealer Brush

• Eyeshadow Brush

• Powder brush

• Foundation Brush

• Lipstick/lip gloss

The secret to perfect eyebrow is to keep them well groomed, either by getting your eyebrow waxed by a professional or by yourself, or doing a DIY eyebrows shaper with the use of an eyebrow razor. This is an essential step as it will take less time to define and shape a well-groomed eyebrow. To apply your eyebrow pencil, you need to follow the natural shape of you brow and apply light strokes of the eyebrow pencil the aim is to make the brows look as natural as possible.

Bonus Tip: As a beginner it is advisable to apply pencil brow that matches your natural eyebrow hair color ranging from light brown, dark brown, black.

Step 2: Apply your Foundation

To achieve a 10 min make up look, it is crucial to have the right foundation shade for your skin as it is easier to blend and takes less time. Dab your foundation on your face then blend it with a Foundation brush.

Step 3: Add your favorite concealer

With the use of a concealer brush, apply a concealer that’s one shade lighter than your skin tone first under your eyebrow by following the shape of your natural brow. This step will help your eyebrow stand out and look well defined. Then apply a small amount underneath your eye and blend with a beauty blender.

Step 4: Apply your Bronzer and Blush

Good news for this step only 1 brush will do the trick, that is the blush brush. Start by applying your bronzer, in a circular motion apply the bronzer on your hairline, jaw and chin, blend gently until there are no harsh lines. Make use of the same brush and apply your blush, again it is essential to get the right shade to compliment your skin.

Bonus tip: When it comes to knowing exactly where the blush goes on the face, I will suggest you smile and apply on your cheekbone.

Step 5: Eyeshadow

Eyeshadow can be complex for beginner, and because we are doing a 10 min look, it shouldn’t take too much of our time. Here depending on the days, I suggest you use a bronzer or blush. It will add some colour to your eyes and you will not be overwhelmed with choosing the right colour from an eyeshadow palette. Take an eyeshadow brush apply the bronzer all over your eyelid and voila.

Step 6: Apply your Powder

This step is optional and really just depends on your preferences, as well as skin type. With a powder brush, apply your powder all over the face. If you have an oily face it is recommended to apply the powder all over your face, combination skin only at the T Zone as that’s where the face gets oily. You can opt to skip this step if you have dry skin.

Step 7: Apply your Mascara

We are only one step away to a quick make-up look. Apply your favorite mascara a coat or 2 will be enough depending on your preference.

Step 8: Apply your Lipstick/lip gloss

This is the final step to our 10 min make up tutorial. Apply your lipstick whether it is a very soft and natural looking lipstick or a bright color.

There you have it 10 min make up look, and you are ready to kick start your day. Remember to take off your make up before going to sleep.