During the change of season from winter to spring, I’ve been wanting to infuse some color into my makeup look. But, with dry winter skin, I want to go as minimal as possible with just a hint of fun to it.
This “10 minute” look will get you out the door quickly in the morning with a hint of spring color and enough neutral tones that it can pair with any outfit. I also only use cruelty-free products and vegan, when possible (I will make another post on this topic in the future!).
I always start out with freshly washed and moisturized skin and then apply concealer in a triangle shape underneath my eyes. My go-to concealer for quick makeup application is the Illusionist in shade 010 by Vapour. It comes in a metal tube for easy, on-the-go application.
Next step is the eyes; the secret to this look is so simple and one of the star products, in my opinion, from the brand E.L.F. I used the Smudge Pot, in the shade “Wine Not,” and lightly tapped the cream onto my eyelids and “smoked” it out slightly with my fingertips. It is a slightly shimmery cream eye-shadow that glides on a nice light wash of color and is surprisingly affordable at $3.00 a pot (I’ll take one in every color, please!).
With this look, a coat of mulled berry toned mascara is the light touch of color that I was looking for. The 100% Pure Maracuja Mascara has a soft blackberry/plum color with a gentle formula which separates the lashes nicely for a causal look. It is packaged in a nice, silver tube and it smells amazing!
Next, I just run some light reflecting powder eye-shadow along the brow bone and inner eye corner. I used the Physician’s Formula “Natural Nude” palette.
It’s time for cheeks! A very light contour with my Lily-Lolo “Contour Duo” blended with a small fluffy brush and then it’s blush time.
My new blush obsession is the product of collaboration of Aspyn Ovard and Pixi by Petra. When she promo’d the product on her YouTube channel, I knew I needed to have it (she being about as fair-skinned as I am). This blush blew me out of the water! I got the shade “Rome Rose” and it is a highly pigmented, sparkling rose gold-pink. I never wear sparkle, but this is subtle enough for daytime looks with a natural flush of color. Plus, the bright lime and gold packaging is adorable and the formula is perfect for my Lily Lolo Blush Brush!
Next up is brows. I do a simple sweep of brown with the E.L.F eyebrow powder set in “Medium” and smooth them out with an old mascara spoolie.
Finally, the Piece De Resistance of this look: Liquid Lipstick. I may have a slight (ok, not so slight) addiction to finding the perfect liquid lipstick and this one comes pretty darn close!
I used the Melted Matte by Too Faced in the shade “Cool Girl” and a lip liner by Afterglow Cosmetics. This is almost the perfect nude lip, in my opinion; not too peachy with a subtle hint of rose pink tones.
Just line the outer part of the lip line (I promise it won’t look strait out of the 90’s) and fill it in with one coat of the liquid lipstick! That is all!
This completed look is “glam,” without being weighed down by a ton of foundation or heavy products, and can get you from fresh-faced to out-the-door in ten minutes! Please be kind to animals when purchasing makeup (keep an eye out for a leaping bunny logo!).
Springtime never looked so good!
