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Minimum Make-up Routine

VoxFugit — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 11:15:07 GMT

Hi -- I am retired and don't tend to take as much time applying or wear as much make-up as I used to when I worked. However I am thinking of making some changes. So, I'm curious as to what you all consider to be your minimum make-up routine/look and your go to products for creating that look. Appreciate your taking the time to respond.

Re: Minimum Make-up Routine

StillRachB — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 11:19:13 GMT

Here's my new everyday routine, as of about two weeks ago. It's a little more minimalist than it used to be. Moisturizer, Mac primer, bareminerals eye primer, Loreal Infallible pro glo foundation, It Cosmetics Bye Bye pores pressed powder, blush, Mac Blanc Type or Yogurt eyeshadow over the whole lid, brow pencil/gel, mascara, lipgloss.

Re: Minimum Make-up Routine

Iwantcoffee — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 11:31:58 GMT

eyebrow pencil- my brows look much better filled in

BB cream or full coverage foundation or a concealer mixed with moisturizer to even-out my very uneven skin.

Pretty pink or red lipgloss to give color

Re: Minimum Make-up Routine

Priss — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 11:35:03 GMT

Moisturizer, Clinique CC cream, light dusting of Clinique or It Cosmetic foundation powder, Clinique cheek pops or e.l.f. blush and mascara!

Re: Minimum Make-up Routine

LTT1 — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 11:45:06 GMT

@VoxFugit

I use a sunscreen.

Then, it is

Dermablend on eyelids up to brow and underneath

Clinique touch base lid

FaerieOrganic minerals for trouble spots (redness)

bronzer

lips: treatment of any sort for dryness

Re: Minimum Make-up Routine

Shanus — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 12:52:42 GMT

Hi VoxFugit: I'm not retired, but am usually home in my jewelry/art studio. Do a minimum beauty routine each morning so I can run out for groceries, etc. w/o stopping to do makeup first. I use an SPF w/ tinted moisturizer in it....Bobbi Brown Tinted Moisturizing Balm SPF on my face & Neutogena Dry Touch SPF (drugstore) on neck/chest. I put a little concealer under eyes or any other areas that need it since tinted moisturizer is sheer w/ light coverage. Then a quick swipe of brow shaper (BOBBI BROWN as well....mascara wand brow product that colors & holds brows). Next is 1 coat of L'Oréal Voluminous Mascara and lastly, BOBBI BROWN Pot Rouge in Pale Pink (I'm fair, but many other shades). It's a creamy product that comes in a pot to use on cheeks & I use that on lips as well. That's minimum for me...7 PRODUCTS & NO BRUSHES. I can do it in 3-5 minutes. For me, the tinted moisturizer is the most important product I use, so I do BB because I want it to be a perfect match to my skin to look natural & it's 2 steps in one. If I pop on my sunglasses, I skip the brows/mascara to get out faster. Hope that helps!!!

Re: Minimum Make-up Routine

hoosieroriginal — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 13:13:09 GMT

I, too, am retired - don't wear makeup at home of course. If I go out, sometimes I like to look put together and put foundation, shadow, mascara and lipstick on, oh, and of course, eyebrows! Sometimes I just put foundation, eyebrows and a little lipstick.

Re: Minimum Make-up Routine

tototwo — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 13:29:21 GMT

I agree with @hoosieroriginal - since I retired, I rarely wear makeup. When I do, it's just primer, foundation, lipstick, and eyebrows - sometimes mascara and eyeliner when I really want to dress up. It takes less than 10 minutes to apply "my face." My complexion is uneven with red patches from slight rosacea and small sun spots here and there -- if it wasn't for that, I wouldn't wear foundation at all.

Re: Minimum Make-up Routine

JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 14:07:03 GMT

A minimum makeup routine for me means less eye "work". After the skincare is done, I'll use some kind of foundation (Skinn tinted moisturizer - either the Intelitint or BotaniLift, Physicians Formula BB cream, or Laura Geller Baked Elements powdered), blush (several options), a sweep of Skinn Candlelight highlighter on my lids and other key spots if I feel like it, curled lashes followed by either Laura Geller Fortifying Lashes or Jordana Best Lash Extreme mascara, Skinn or Beekman Lip Balm or lip stick (several options).

Re: Minimum Make-up Routine

rhinovodka — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 14:12:55 GMT

-Eyebrow powder or pencil (currently use powder but want to go back to pencil)

-Mascara

-BB Cream

-Tinted Lip Balm (Burts Bees is really nice)

Extras might be blush or eyeliner added if I feel like it. I rarely wear eyeshadow anymore.

Re: Minimum Make-up Routine

Jacie — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 14:34:58 GMT

My minimal makeup would be moisturizer/sunscreen followed by either CC Cream or a dusting of powder foundation. Nars The Multiple stick for blush with a touch on eyelids.

I am at the age where I need a brow product, for a minimal look I use a powder because it's easier for me to get it done quickly!

Curl lashes, again an age thing! Followed by lots of mascara.

Lipstick (with or without liner depending on the color!)

Re: Minimum Make-up Routine

vermint — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 14:53:03 GMT

Minimum for me if leaving the house is some kind of foundation (either Laura Geller Balance & Brighten or Mary Kay CC cream), a little Laura Geller Blush, brown eyeliner--Laura Geller again, always one of her powder ones, and a tinted lip balm.

I'm 61, and still working, so most days its a full face.

This way I don't frighten anyone!

Re: Minimum Make-up Routine

wagirl — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 15:51:51 GMT

Everyday and night I do my skincare routine. And if I go on errands or appts,, I use a BB/CC cream, a blush, line my lower lashes, deal with my purple inner corners of my eyes and ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS------do my brows. Lost all my hair to chemo a few years ago and without brows I looked awful. So no matter what, the brows are a must. And if I go out socially, I do use mascara and fine tune everything else. And lipgloss too!!

Re: Minimum Make-up Routine

ALRATIBA — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 16:10:41 GMT

I retired 6 year ago ... routine hasn't changed. I was determined not to get lazy about my appearance and I'll be in and out every day - and since I live in NYC - I see people everytime I leave my apartment. Want to look my best.

This is the minumum and the maximum.

Quick morning routine (daily) .. I exfoliate and wash my hair in tub ...

Brush teeth

Firming Cream and eye stuff

Blow dry hair *

Foundation

Setting powder

blush / bronzer (I use both for contouring)

Eye Shadow (also use same on brows)

lipstick

*Style and spray hair - My hair is wavy so I like to let it relax after the blow-dry and before I style it.

Quick night routine: Wash my face and brush my teeth and brush my hair. (takes less than 10 minutes)

Re: Minimum Make-up Routine

Nightowlz — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 17:32:06 GMT

I have gotten to the point where I hate to wear makeup. I now only appy it if I'm going some place or having company. It burns my eyes & makes them water more & always red. I feel much better not wearing it. If I was to do a minimum makeup routine it would be a tinted moisturizer with a tinted lip balm. That would be it for me. Nothing on my eyes. That way I can rub them any time I want.

Re: Minimum Make-up Routine

HappyDaze — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 19:09:55 GMT

My typical routine for makeup (not including skincare and sunscreen) is:

-Laura Geller's Baked elements foundation

-Mascara

-Eye primer

-lipgloss or balm

- may or may not wear some eyeshadow, depends on my mood

Sooo easy and quick out the door but looks really polished. In fact, I often apply the Baked elements foundation as I am driving since I don't need a mirror to apply it.

Re: Minimum Make-up Routine

aprilskies — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 19:34:45 GMT

When I want something quick:

Powder Foundation

Bronzer for a little warming

concealor

2 eyeshadow colors. One for the lid another for the browbone,

eyeliner

out the door.

Re: Minimum Make-up Routine

Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 22:21:11 GMT

I'm not retired but for ages now have been doing my "three minute makeup" daily, and it's really no trouble. If I was doing a glam evening, it would be about another 3 minutes. You have to find what you can stick with.

Re: Minimum Make-up Routine

viva923 — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 22:38:06 GMT

i have my own simple make up routine i do daily.

wash face, apply moisture cream (i let it dry -- about 2 minutes or so), then I apply my powder foundation. Put on my blush, apply my eye brightener cream. Am done for the day.

Re: Minimum Make-up Routine

phoenixbrd — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 00:38:15 GMT

I work lots....spend very little time on make-up. It is important that I use cruelty-free. After shower, I slather on Vit C on my skin. I mix foundation with coconut moisture and apply to face. I use the same taupe pencil for brows and eyeliner. Apply Pacifica (no tears or smears) mascara (sometimes I skip pencil and mascara especially on weekends if at home). Done. Might add a lip gloss. Very natural looking and everything good for my skin and didn't harm any animals....win/win. Takes a few minutes.