Jean’s eXpress Makeup Routine

The “X” in eXpress stands for crossing out some steps to save time.

Do you have mornings when you’re running behind and need to cut some corners? Are there days when you don’t want to put on a full face of makeup?

The solution for me is to use combination products (like a tinted moisturizer instead of moisturizer plus foundation) and to skip non-essential steps (like curling my lashes).

Here’s the shortcut makeup routine I use so that I can still go out with confidence in my Ageless Beauty ;-)

• Olay Total Effects Instant Smoothing Serum – With broad spectrum SPF 15.
• * Clinique Up-Lighting Liquid Illuminator – Use as blush and eye shadow. See my review.
• Revlon Brow Fantasy Pencil and Gel – A great find from one of our readers.
• Clinique Quickliner – From my Top Ten Cosmetic List.
• Avon Lipliner
• Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Lipcolor – Read my review of this one-step long-lasting lip color.
• Maybelline Lash Stiletto – Here’s my review. The more I use it the more I like it!

This routine (with broad spectrum SPF 15) is a bit light on sun protection, so be sure to add more if you expect to be outdoors much during the day.

* Find Clinique Up-Lighting Liquid Illuminator at Sephora.com.

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