Short on time with only a few minutes to spare? No worries, these makeup looks take less than 5 minutes!
These easy-to-master 5-minute makeup looks streamline the process so you can feel presentable no matter your time limits or budget. And you’d never guess it from how fabulous they look!
Have the demands on your time got you skipping corners? Do you feel overwhelmed with all the decisions your life requires?
No matter your age or stage of life you deserve to look and feel your best. With this 5-minute makeup look you can. We want to save you from the decision fatigue of trying to figure out what makeup you’ll wear on days when you need to keep it simple (that may be every day, and that’s ok). Let us clear your plate a bit and give you some time back in your day.
To set yourself up for success with 10-15 of prep one time. Decide once and it’s autopilot from then on!
Pick an organization method that works best for you. Jaleah uses a small makeup bag, Anne puts her daily makeup and brushes in the top drawer, Carol uses a box with compartments, and Kalista creates a go-bag. Choose the colors and brushes that you’re most familiar with. Your foundation choice will depend on your coverage preferences, with corrector and concealer as needed. The Customizable Magnetic Palette easily holds all your eyeshadows, blushes, and brown powders in one spot.
Beautiful makeup in less than 5 minutes. You’ve got this!
Watch the video for your Type (or all four for extra tips) to see how you could be doing your makeup in under 5 minutes! We’ll link the products as we go along with each step.
Maybe you already spend less than 5 minutes on your makeup. If so, join along, and let’s see how we compare and see who is done first!
Type 1 Fresh & Free 5-Minute Makeup
- (00:51) Foundation with 110 – BB Cream/Buffer Foundation Brush.
- (1:30) Cheeks with Peach Lines Bronzer/Duo Blush Brush.
- (1:48) Eyeshadow with Queen – Type 1 Eye Lights Shimmer/Blender Brush, and Peacock – Eyeshadow/Crease Brush.
- (2:48) Eyeliner with Sea Green – Eyeliner Pencil.
- (3:19) Brows with Medium Blonde – Retractable Brow Pencil.
- (3:45) Lips with Pin Up Girl Red – Lip Liner, Red Fantasy – Lipstick, and Cherry Blossom 83 – Lip Gloss. And sneaking in Chocolate – Ultimate Volume Mascara.
Type 2 Sweet & Satisfying 5 Minute Makeup
- (4:00) Foundation and primer with Tinted Primer – Light/Buffer Foundation Brush and 105 – Dual Blend Powder Foundation/Powder Brush, and Eye and Lip Primer.
- (4:48) Brows with Soft Brown 62 – Felt Tip Brow Definer Pen.
- (5:29) Cheeks with Mauve Rose – Type 2 Blush/Duo Blush Brush.
- (5:37) Eyeshadow with Milkshake – Eyeshadow and Souffle – Eyeshadow/Angle Shader Brush, Gunsmoke – Type 2 Eyeshadow/Angled Shadow Brush.
- (6:53) Lashes with Lash Curler, Chocolate – Ultimate Volume Mascara, and Eyelash Definer.
- (7:56) Lips with Age-Defying Lip Primer, Neapolitan – Lip Liner Pencil, and Whipped – Type 2 Lipstick.
Type 3 Fast & Fab 5 Minute Makeup
- (00:30) Corrector and foundation with Cover Sticks, Skin Smoother, 105 – Satin Finish Foundation/Buffer Foundation Brush, and 105 – Concealing Cream.
- (2:26) Brows with Black-Brown – Brush on Brow/Brow Duo Brush, and Dark Brown 60 – Felt Tip Brow Definer Pen.
- (3:36) Eyeshadow and eyeliner with Milkshake – Eyeshadow/Large Shadow Brush, Emerald – Eyeliner Pencil, Sand Castle – Type 3 Eyeshadow/Angled Shadow Brush, Antique Gold – Type 3 Eyeshadow/Firm Shadow Brush.
- (5:15) Cheeks with Bronze Rose – Type 3 Blush/Duo Blush Brush.
- (5:30) Lips with Cinnamon Sugar – Type 3 Lip Liner Pencil, and Copper Penny – Type 3 Lipstick.
Type 4 Simple & Stunning 5 Minute Makeup
- (3:05) Foundation and primer with Tinted Primer – Light/Buffer Foundation Brush.
- (4:24) Cheeks with Miami – Blush. (or Barely Mauve – Blush)
- (4:46) Brows with Taupe – Brush on Brow Pan/Brow Duo Brush.
- (5:28) Eyeshadow with Sugar Rush – Eyeshadow, Hibiscus – Eyeshadow, Trinity – Eyeshadow/Small Blender Brush, and True Black – Type 4 Eyeshadow/Angle Liner Brush as an eyeliner.
- (7:32) Lashes with Black – Luxury Mascara.
- (7:53) Lips with Pink Nude – Lip Liner, and Classic Coral – Lipstick. (or Icy Orchid – Lipstick)
Once you master this quick look you can easily swap in additional colors when time and energy allow. Looking your best should add to your quality of life. Are there other ways you could streamline your getting-ready process, in your hairstyle and wardrobe? Find a look that works for you and put it on repeat.
For another everyday look, we recommend each Type’s Makeup Starter Kit. Watch these videos on how to get the most from these kits. How to Get a Minimal Makeup Look & a Dramatic Look (with the Same Products)
Get the makeup and tools to create this look. You’ll be so happy you did. What will you do with the time you save?
Share a picture of your 5-minute makeup in the Lifestyle Facebook group with #5minutemakeup and tell us what you use to create your look!
More quick-makeup tips:
- 5-Minute Makeup for All Types (Yes, It’s Possible!)
- Full-Coverage Foundation for Mature Skin: 3 Simple Steps
- 5 Beauty Tips That Speed Up Your Morning Routine & Get You Out the Door Faster
