7 Minute Face

I really tried to challenge myself to do my entire face in 5 minutes. Unless I just came from the gym locker room on a Saturday, I don't see this happening on a regular work day morning.

I did get really close, I accomplished it in 7 minutes.

Here is what I used:

FACE:
LM Oil Free Primer
LM Tinted Moisturizer mixed with a drop of NARS Copocabana Illuminator for a bit of radiance
NARS (Coral) Gilda blush

Eyes:
MAC Espresso shadow/#266 brush for brows
Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner - Birthday Suit
UD 24/7 Eyeliner - Underground (smudged with MAC #219 pencil brush - lower lash line only)
Dior Extase mascara

Lips:
Rouge Coco Shine - Rebelle (orange/red)

Not too bad:

After looking at this picture, I realized I could stand use some under eye concealor.

But that would have pushed me to the 8 minute mark!



What's the fastest time you can get your entire face ready? Aside from walking outside bare faced!

Stuck in the Middle...

That song is in my head right now and I guess it's appropriate for the way I feel at this moment. Lately, I have been a bit uninspired so I'm reaching for things that are pretty much "No Brain - No Thought". So I am using my shadow sticks smudged just up to my orbital bone and I smudge - layer with lots of mascara and call it a day. Then I finish with tinted moisturizer, coral blush and glossy nude lips. Yes, I'm done in a little over 10mns but after a few days straight it's boring.

So what do I do??

I tried to take some inspiration from the break we just received from the rain here in the SF, Bay Area. I wanted to jazz up my eyes a bit so I went for the mossy green in my Wet n' Wild palette.

I just used these three colors for a quick eye look.

Green - Lid
Golden Brown - Crease
Champagne - Highlight

Liner - Chanel Black Jade
Mascara - Diorshow Extase

The final result - MEH

Maybe it's just a result that I'm catching yet another cold. I did try to add some health to my cheeks by using Tarte Amazonian Clay Long-Wear Blush in Flush. It's not helping.

I think I need a long nap and another cup of tea and perhaps an attitude adjustment.

Sorry folks, I know this was half assed. Back to the drawing board for me!