What can you get sorted in 15 minutes, 5 minutes or just 1 minute? Max Factor make-up artist Caroline Barnes gives us some top tips for quick beauty looks.
1 min
By adding cream concealer under your eyes it will instantly hide dark circles and add brightness without making you look too made up or age your skin.
Cream blusher in a subtle pink tone that emulates the natural flush of your skin. Max Factor Miracle Touch creamy blush in soft pink is fab as this suits all skin tones as it makes the skin look instantly healthy. Apply it to the apples of your cheeks so it looks natural!
2 mins
Above.... then comb and shape your brows and add a lengthening mascara such as Max Factor False Lash Effect mascara. This has a great effect yet is natural enough not to look too heavy on a naked eye. By doing this it instantly opens out your eyes without being too make-up obvious.
5 mins
Start with a tinted moisturiser and blend with your fingers as you would do your moisturiser for a flawless yet natural finish. Add step 1 then powder lightly with a large brush to fix with a sheer translucent powder. Add step 2 but before your mascara apply a creamy eye shadow over your lid into your socket. These give beautiful sheeny effects to the eyes and are so easy to use and take minimal time to apply. Follow with a lip pencil for shape and a balm to nourish your lips.
15 mins
After your moisturiser has settled in apply a primer to your skin, this will give the effect of a smoother complexion and make your make-up last longer. Apply your foundation with a brush to your T zone and blend out. This is the quickest way to get a beautiful skin quickly. Follow the above steps and add a powder blusher over the top of your translucent powder to a layering effect which will make the colour last longer. Select a two toned eyeshadow, use the lighter shade on the inside and the darker on the outside it give the effect of wider eyes. Add kohl to the outer corners in a V shape to again extend the eye. Apply two coats of Max Factor Masterpiece Mascara for a full on flutter. Finish with a great lip line and a shiny lipstick or gloss such as Max Factor Lipfinity Colour & Gloss