It’s about time I wrote this post. Something fun + light that also happens to be steeped in #soulmindbodyselfcare. Who doesn’t want or need more of that, right? I know I do.
Even if all you have is 10 minutes, this is for you. Heck, even if all you have is 2 minutes, this is for you. A little goes a long way.
I am not a makeup or skincare professional by any means. In fact, most days, although I always practice my skincare routine, I often skip makeup. But, maybe it’s everything currently going on in the world or being in the trenches of the first trimester, lately I’ve been craving the color and definition makeup provides on a more regular basis.
The bottom line: whatever makes you feel cared for, tends to your needs, and brings out your truest self – do more of those things.
For me that means a morning and evening skincare routine that usually takes me about five minutes each. The evening skincare routine I’m going to be sharing here is my longer, 10 minute routine that includes removing makeup, exfoliating and a simple gua sha flow.
It also means makeup when the mood strikes. Some days that means a little blush on my eyelids and cheeks, concealer under my eyes, curling my eyelashes and swiping on some lip balm. Somedays it means adding tinted moisturizer, mascara and brows to that. Somedays it means the full routine: primer, eyeshadow, eyeliner and color on my lips, too.
I want to show you what I do, so let’s dive in…
My 10 Minute Daytime Makeup Routine
This routine is quick + simple. I’m going to break it down by 2 minutes, 5 minutes and 10 minutes and then you can choose your own adventure. I’m going to list everything I use and I also have a video of my full routine linked for you so be sure to check that out.
2 Minutes
This is my daily go-to. If I only have a couple minutes or I just don’t feel like wearing much makeup but I still want to feel put together. I put concealer under my eyes, swipe blush on the center of my eyelids and on my cheek bones. Then I curl my eyelashes and add some balm to keep them curled + enhance my natural color. For a final touch, I swipe on some of my favorite lip [everything] balm.
5 Minutes
When you’re feeling like a little bit more. Before I start, I’ll mix some tinted moisturizer in with my face cream to create a nice base. It’s not high coverage, just enough, and it never feels cakey. I do my two minute routine, but add a couple coats of mascara instead of the balm and also swipe on some tinted brow gel to set + shape + fill them in a bit. A little goes a long way.
10 minutes:
This is the full routine. I never do more than this. Once in my life I’ve worn fake eyelashes [and it wasn’t even my wedding day, go figure, ha]. I’m not fancy, but this 10 minute routine is fancy for me. Just the right amount. For a date night or special event or just an average day at home when I feel like dolling up a little.
After the tinted moisturizer and before mascara, I put some primer on my eyelids, then shadow – usually a light color all over + up to my brow, a pinkish tone on my lid + a darker color in the corners to create depth. Then eyeliner with a mini cat wing if you’re brave [I’m not very often] and a color on top of my lip balm.
Makeup Favorites:
Acure Seriously Soothing Day Cream
No.7 Match Made Blusher
Pacifica Coconut-Infused Mineral Eye Shadow
Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer (I have a sample size)
Vapour All Natural Illusionist Concealer 020
W3llPeople Bio Tint Multi-action Moisturizer with SPF 30
W3llPeople Bio Correct Multi-Action Concealer
W3llPeople Brow Gel Expressionist
W3llPeople Expressionist Liquid Eyeliner
W3llPeople Expressionist Mascara
W3llPeople Nudist Multi-Use Cream in Nude Berry
My 10 Minute Evening Skincare Routine
Skincare is very important to me. I really believe that healthy skin is the best foundation for natural beauty. It elevates everything. When we’re taking care of our skin, makeup is allowed to enhance instead of acting like a mask.
I’m going to share my full-length evening skincare routine. I don’t do all these steps or use all these products every single night. I’ll break it down like I did for my makeup routine.
My Routine
First, I remove makeup if I’m wearing it. I like to take most of it off with my makeup eraser cloth and/or use the oil cleansing method.
Second, I exfoliate once or twice a week (if not more).
Third, I restore my skin’s PH balance by using a toner.
Fourth, I smooth on an oil or serum and do my Gua Sha routine.
Finally, I finish with a healing balm to seal in all the moisture overnight and also swipe some on my lips.
Skincare Favorites:
Acure Brightening Cleansing Gel
Acure Brightening Face Scrub
Acure Seriously Soothing Blue Tansy Night Oil
BambuEarth Rosewater Cleanser
BambuEarth Face Oil
BambuEarth Rosemary Toner
BambuEarth Pumpkin Oat Glow + Mask
BambuEarth Everything Balm
Primally Pure Baby Balm
Primally Pure Gua Sha Stone
Makeup Eraser Makeup Remover Towel
Mary Ruth’s Microdermabrasion Cream
Have any questions for me? Leave them in the comments and I’ll be happy to answer! You’ve got this, mama.
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Let’s care for ourselves,
Hannah