Most of my mornings are a whirlwind, between school drop-offs, breakfast, coffee, and just trying to find a quiet minute for myself, spending a lot of time on makeup feels impossible. But at the same time, I find that makeup, even on the busiest days, makes me feel put together and boosts my mood. That’s why a 5 minute makeup routine with easy-to-follow steps is so perfect for us moms. In just a few minutes, I can look refreshed, glowing, and more like myself.
If you’re looking to simplify your makeup routine steps or looking for better products that deliver hydration and that beautiful glow, we’re sharing our favorite skincare and makeup picks, plus step-by-step instructions for the ultimate five-minute makeup routine.
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Step-by-Step Guide to a 5-Minute Makeup Routine
To build a five-minute makeup routine, it’s important to have a few go-to products that will never fail you when you’re in a time crunch. Here is the step-by-step makeup tutorial to follow for your makeup routine. Keep scrolling to find our favorite product for each step.
- Hydrate skin for flawless makeup application
- Use a lightweight foundation to even your skin tone
- Add blush and bronzer for that natural glow
- Finish with Brows, Mascara, and Lips
Start with Skincare
The secret to a dewy everyday makeup look is hydrated and well-prepped skin. Without hydrating and nourishing products that bring moisture back into the skin, you’ll find that your makeup just won’t sit right. So if your goal is to achieve that sought-after glow, make sure to prep your skin. Start with a super hydrating moisturizer, a nourishing serum, and finish with eye cream and sunscreen.
Even Out, Conceal, and Brighten
After your skin barrier is protected and well-moisturized, you’ll want to apply a lightweight skin tint or serum-based foundation that will help you achieve a luminous complexion. With makeup products that have a thinner consistency, you can easily build up the coverage if necessary and seamlessly blend it into your skin. This step is crucial in creating an even skin tone and cancelling out any redness or imperfections. We also know how intense dark circles can be, so investing in an under-eye brightening product or concealer will be a game-changer.
Beauty tip: Concealer can not only liven up the under eyes, but can double as extra coverage for any dark spots or redness on no-foundation days.
Add Some Color
After evening out your skin tone, it’s time to bring color back into your face and create that effortless, dewy glow. Use bronzer to add warmth and soft definition along the cheekbones and temples, and lightly across the eyelids for quick dimension. Tap blush onto the apples of your cheeks and blend upward for that natural lift. If you love a little extra glow, finish with highlighter on the high points of the face, like the tops of the cheekbones or the bridge of the nose.
Finish with Brows, Mascara, and Lips
The final step in your makeup routine is all about the finishing touches and the little details that make a big difference. Start by brushing through a brow or lash serum before any makeup application to nourish the brows and lashes. Add an eyelash curler; it’s that small detail that doesn’t take much time, but makes a transformative difference. Follow it up with a tubing mascara to lift, lengthen, and open up the eyes while staying smudge-free all day. Swipe on a hydrating lipstick or go minimal with just a gloss to add comfort and shine to the lips without feeling overdone.
Why You Can Count on Us
The Everygirl Media Group has brought valuable content to our readers for 12+ years. In 2018, The Everymom set out to ensure that all moms know they’re not alone. If you find yourself seeking advice on how to style the latest fashion trend or searching for the best kid-friendly coffee table, we have the answers. And if you’re wondering what’s actually worth it from a sale or looking for a review of the hottest new kids’ product, we’ve got that covered too. From our annual Registry Awards and beloved holiday gift guides to the shopping round-ups you find on our site every day, The Everymom commerce team is well-versed in sifting through thousands of products to curate a digestible list for you. We combine our own experience with in-depth research to bring you a selection that meets our high standards for both fashion and function.
Alina Orozco, Commerce Editor
Alina Orozco is the Commerce Editor at The Everymom, where she combines her editorial experience with a love for finding products that make everyday life easier, and more stylish. To The Everymom, Alina brings over 10+ years of editorial publishing and digital storytelling experience as well as snippets of her real life mom style, making fashion trends accessible and fun for every mom. She now lives in a cozy beach town in Southern California with her husband and their two boys, but she’ll always be a Philly girl at heart.
Feature graphic image credited to Kayla Norton | Dupe Photos. Products included in graphics linked within article.
