Living and going to college in NYC, I’ve learned that everyone always looks so hot. Not that I NEED to wear it, but as a high-maintenance girl, I love my two-hour makeup routine and looking full glam. Sadly, who has time for that in college at 7 a.m.?
Somehow, I’ve been able to master my quick and easy routine, to look full glam, without the full glam. These are ride-or-die products, if there was a zombie apocalypse, I would save these first. Now I’m no makeup artist or expert but today I’m sharing my secret (not so secret) formula with you!
Skincare is no joke and has made the biggest difference for me. I love starting all my mornings by using my ice roller and rolling out all the tiredness from my face. After my face is clean and depuffed, I start with the Good Molecules Brightening toner, immediately followed by Good Molecules Brightening Serum. The last step of my skincare is my favorite moisturizer from CervaVe.
After this, I go in and use my e.l.f. Hydrating Camo Concealer and spot conceal any blemishes I have on my face. Then I follow this with my NYX Bare with Me Hydrating Concealer Serum and use a tiny bit under my eyes to appear more awake.
For an effortless easy brow look I use my favorite product the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze Gel and just brush them up.
I love a bronzed face so after this I go in with my Milani Cheek Kiss Bronzer and tap some on the highpoints of my face where I would like to look the tannest. I the follow this with my Rhode Pocket Blushes. I like using all these products together because they blend so well with each other and it’s quick to apply them. When in a rush I sometimes even use my fingers to blend them together.
If I have a little extra time, I’ll set everything with a powder version of each product. For bronzer I’ll use the NYX Buttermelt Pressed Powder, for my under eyes I’ll use e.l.f. Halo Glow setting powder, and the blush I’ll set with my Too Faced Cloud Crush Blurring Blush (I don’t even know if they still make it I’ve had it for so long).
The pièce de résistance is the one and only Milani Make It Last Setting Spray. I promise your makeup will not budge. I always finish with something on my lips, but that varies from day to day depending on my mood. If I’m feeling bold, it’s a whole lip combo, but on my simple days, nothing is better than my Glossier Balm Dotcom.
Now, I know this can seem like a lot of makeup for school, but my full-glam girls will get it. Minimizing our favorite ride-or-die makeup routine is hard. But finding my tried-and-true favorites has really helped make my morning not only easier but so much faster. And hey, I look just as pretty!