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What most people don’t know about me is how much I LOVE makeup. Yes, I keep it simple and truly natural, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t fully grasped the magic of a skin-perfecting cc cream, a plumping lipstick, or a mascara that makes my lashes look a mile long.
I did my university studies at the Clinique counter and it was there that I saw the transformative power of beauty in action. A woman who timidly approached would let me show her the placement of blush that lifted her cheekbones or the lipstick that really suited her skin tone — and she would leave feeling like the most beautiful version of herself. This experience definitely shaped the way I think about makeup: it should be simple and should make you feel You.
Thanks to the weird world of influencer marketing, I get tons of new products to try. When it comes to makeup, I end up keeping maybe 5% of what I get. I’m very discerning when it comes to products that actually work, and I’d rather have a makeup drawer full of simple, easy products that I use daily than a drawer full of things I rarely use.
But here’s what I’ve noticed: Most people’s makeup drawers tell a different story. Too many products, too many steps, and somehow it always takes forever — or gets completely ignored on busy days when you really want to look good.
So today I’m sharing the routine that I’ve spent years honing down to its most essential form. Five minutes, start to finish, whether it’s a day full of Zooms or I’m out at night. I also share the natural nail rehabilitation routine that finally allowed my post-gel nails to grow back.
I’ve never really written this step by step before, so consider this the closest thing to watching me get ready in my bathroom. Below you’ll find the exact routine and the products that make it work.
My daily makeup routine
After doing my skin care (all the details here), I prepare with this mattifying base. I should mention that my T-zone gets very shiny throughout the day, which doesn’t help the appearance of my pores. So my goal is to create a more matte look in the center of my face and let the shine and shimmer happen on my cheekbones and brow bones, wherever the light naturally hits.
Then I use my fingers to point this foundation on my nose, forehead, eyes, eyelids and chin, press it into my skin, then blend. I always come back to this one thanks to its good coverage and natural finish, plus it looks like your real skin. And it really lasts all day.
Unlock the full message here for my exact 5-minute makeup routine, one that I’ve refined over the years to feel polished, natural, and actually doable on busy days. I’m sharing every step, the products that make it work, and the nail rehab routine that finally allowed my post-gel nails to grow back.
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