My Dear Steemian moms and busy women out there,
I know maternity can take a lot of your daily time and sometimes you only get a 45 mins (while your child naps) to get laundry, shower, eating and god knows what else get done! But looking in the mirror and be able to look refreshed and more awake could make a little or a big difference.
That's why i decided to post a nomakeup makeup tutorial!
Sometimes i have to go to the supermarket or have any other plan and i had everything "arranged" the day before, but then i was super tired so i slept 5 more minutes, then baby fernanda wakes up and she would not let me change her diaper before breastfeeding her or would not want to wear the easy to put on dress but instead we have a fashion debate until we can find a blouse and pants that she would wear, which means i am already 40 mins to 1 hour late, right now i am writing using one hand at a time while she is sound breast sleeping on top of me, just to make the point more clear. Sounds familiar?
Then i look at the mirror and i have eye bags, dark circles, a red nose and some pimples, GREAT!
I don't have enough time for a whole makeup routine: Moisturizer, primer, foundation, concealer, shaping the brows, liner, doble mascara, eyeprimer, eyeshadow designing, lower lash lining, contouring, blush, and so on, but i can definitely make it work so i can look refreshed and more awake, or in my particular case: To not look like a ghost!
It takes me around 5 mins to get this look done and i think it is worth it! So i decided to teach other moms and any woman who maybe one day is too busy, running late or just wants a super natural look, how i do my super fast and easy everyday makeup! It may look like a lot of information but it is super easy: Here are the steps and then i'll explain:
- Apply concealer in the area between your eyes and where the cheekbone starts
- Apply concealer in any spot you want to color fix
- Set the concealer with translucent powder
- Apply concealer or eyeshadow primer on your eye lid
- Apply a color eyeshadow with a similar shade of your skin tone
- Curl your eyelashes and apply mascara on your eyelashes and lower lashes
- Comb your eyebrows and fill them in with a color eyeshadow with a similar shade of your eyebrow hair color
- Apply a tiny amount of blush with your fingers
- Apply a tiny amount of a nude lipstick on to your lips with your fingers
- Steps 7 to 9 are optional
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So first things first: Apply moisturizing lotion and a makeup primer of your choice: This is important because it will make your skin look softer and a little bit more wrinkle free!
As i told you before, i have redness in my nose, dark circles and eye bags so i tend to put on concealer in these areas of my face. Use concealer in those areas that bother you, but it is always a good idea not to just put on concealer under your eyes but put it from under your eyes till where your cheek bone starts, this way you wont look like a racoon: remember to super blend everything and to press the concealer, never drag it
You can use a brush, a beauty sponge or even your fingers to apply concealer, i like brushes because the bristles allow me to get into difficult areas such as the inner corner of my eyes and around my nostrils but it is your choice!
It is important to use a decent translucent powder because otherwise the concealer wont set as good and you will look weird: I like Ben Nye and Laura Mercier Powders. Let me know if you like any other brands!
After applying the translucent powder in the areas where the concealer is, you can use the remaining powder to set the rest of your face, just a tiny bit
I like to apply concealer as an eyeshadow primer, so i apply it at the same time i apply the rest of the concealer. If the concealer creases, blend it just before applying powder or eyeshadow, then apply eyeshadow to set it
Curl your eyelashes and apply mascara to your upper and lower lashes.
If any mascara falls on your face, DON'T PANIC! you can clean it up using your eyebrow brush: YEAH BABY!
And know you are ready to go! Isn't that great?
You will look and feel awesome using few products and some mins of your time, i know it is tough but you can do it!
Taking care of yourself, boosts your well being, your self steem, your attitude, your mood and therefore your ability to take better care of your children: A happy mommy can raise happy children, never forget to think about yourself and about your partner! What a nice feeling is to see your significant other radiant isn't it?
Of course you are beautiful with no makeup, that's why this makeup tutorial is not about making you look what you are not but about concealing the traits of tiredness, lack of sleep or hormonal changes that have nothing to do with your natural beauty.
With love,
Fernanda
Niunapalmadita.com