How To Apply Makeup in Five Minutes

You have exactly five minutes before rushing out the door. Here are the steps you can follow for a fast but polished face.

Difficulty Level: Easy      Time Required: 5 minutes

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Here's How:

1. Dot on moisturizer.
2. Apply foundation and blend.
3. Apply blush and blend.
4. Apply your favorite eye shadow.
5. Apply eyeliner according to eye shape.
6. Apply mascara to lashes.
7. Using a fat brown pencil, apply color to brow bone and blend.
8. If your brows need color, apply it now with small strokes of a pencil.
9. Color your lips.
10. Powder your nose and t-zone with loose powder.
11. Check your blush and add a tiny bit more if necessary.
    

Tips:

1. Before you begin you makeup application, set out everything you need.
2. For individual how-to on any of the above, see the how-to index.
3. Your five minute makeup is perfect to take along on holidays. It's fast and easy and won't take up a lot of room.
   

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