Last updated on April 5th, 2022 at 05:03 pm
Depending on the day, the amount of time you have to do your makeup can vary, so having staple products in your makeup bag is key. Having less than ten products and some brushes, you can do a 15 minute makeup look, all the way down to three minutes!
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The key players:
Jones Road Beauty The Face Pencil
The Jones Road Beauty Face Pencils are an amazing option for foundation, if you’re looking for something different than a liquid or cream product. And they’re easy to travel with if you’re doing your makeup on the go, or want to bring them for touch-ups.
Use these pencils all over your face, or just spots where you need them the most. Plus, they work beautifully as concealer too, so you don’t need multiple products.
These pencils can be blended in with a brush or beauty sponge, or they work just as well with your fingers for effortless blending.
The brand is owned by Bobbi Brown (yes, THAT Bobbi Brown!), so you know the products are high quality.
Bobbi recommends getting two different shades in The Face Pencil, especially if you plan on using it as a concealer too!
FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna Full Frontal Volume, Lift & Curl Mascara
Use your favorite mascara, but if you haven’t tried this one it’s worth a look! You can even get the travel size before committing to the full-size product. This mascara gives your lashes a lot of volume, and puts the emphasis on your beautiful eyes!
If you’re not going to be wearing a lot of makeup, wearing mascara is going to give a more put-together look!
NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss
These lip glosses come in a variety of colors, are hydrating and non-sticky! Plus, they’re super affordable so you can have multiple glosses to fit your makeup mood for the day.
Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow + Tinted Volumizing Eyebrow Gel
If you have gorgeous brows (either naturally or microbladed), skip this step. And I (Jen) will be eternally jealous.
Brows are so important when it comes to framing your face, and to create an overall put-together look. So don’t skip this step if you have the time!
And you don’t have to do time-consuming brows either. If you have a good brow shape and they’re just a little sparse, this tinted volumizing brow gel will tame any crazy brows and give them an overall tint.
If your brows need a little more attention, use a brow brush/spoolie and use the product to draw on a little extra where you need it and a little more definition.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Monochromatic Multi Stick
A multi stick is great for adding color to your look, without having to carry around a bunch of different products.
Use a little on your cheeks as blush, some on your lips, and even put some on your eyelids in lieu of shadow.
Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Bronzer Mini
Bronzer isn’t really necessary, but it’s nice to add a little more color to your face. The Benefit Hoola bronzer is a great shade, plus the mini is perfect for throwing right in your makeup bag!
Urban Decay Cosmetics Naked2 Basics Eyeshadow Palette
For a versatile nude eye look, and for makeup on the go, this palette is a great option. It’s small enough to throw in your makeup bag, but has enough colors to give you plenty of different options for an eye look.
Use one shade all over your lid for quick makeup, or take another couple minutes to blend a darker shade into the lash line or the crease!
Urban Decay Cosmetics 24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil
To give your eyes extra definition, use a brown eyeliner across the top lash line. And if it’s not perfect, that’s ok! Use eyeshadow or your finger to smudge the liner a bit!
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder
If you typically need a powder to set your makeup, a pressed powder is the easiest way to go for portability. Use a tinted powder for a little extra coverage if you need it. Or just use a translucent powder on your t-zone to keep oil at bay!
Be weary of using too much powder though, you want to keep your skin natural looking!
Tools
If you don’t have the makeup brushes you need, check out one of these affordable sets! Plus, don’t forget a travel-friendly makeup bag too!
3 Minute Makeup
For makeup in a hurry, use the face pencils as concealer and a little bit of foundation where you’d like some coverage.
Add a little lip gloss and mascara, and you’re good to go!
- Jones Road Beauty The Face Pencil
- NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss
- FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna Full Frontal Volume, Lift & Curl Mascara
5 Minute Makeup
With an extra two minutes, use a tinted brow gel to give your brows a little bit more definition.
- Jones Road Beauty The Face Pencil
- Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow + Tinted Volumizing Eyebrow Gel
- NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss
- FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna Full Frontal Volume, Lift & Curl Mascara
10 Minute Makeup
Add a little color using a multi stick on your cheeks for a subtle blush. And if you want a little more definition, sweep on a little bit of bronzer too!
- Jones Road Beauty The Face Pencil
- Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow + Tinted Volumizing Eyebrow Gel
- e.l.f. Cosmetics Monochromatic Multi Stick
- NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss
- FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna Full Frontal Volume, Lift & Curl Mascara
15 Minute Makeup
Have a full 15 minutes? Spend some time on your eyes with some eyeshadow, and a little bit of liner for a pulled-together look in a short time.
- Jones Road Beauty The Face Pencil
- Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow + Tinted Volumizing Eyebrow Gel
- e.l.f. Cosmetics Monochromatic Multi Stick
- NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss
- FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna Full Frontal Volume, Lift & Curl Mascara
- Urban Decay Cosmetics Naked2 Basics Eyeshadow Palette
- Urban Decay Cosmetics 24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil
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