the five minute face

photos by elizabeth kathryn photography

you pushed the 'snooze' button one too many times and barely have a moment

to make yourself a cup of coffee (let alone complete your normal 

beauty and makeup routine) before you need to be out the door for work.

sound familiar? this is me most every morning(s).

to save time, and justify how many times i push that 'snooze' button each morning,

i've compiled a few of my favorite drugstore makeup products, purchased

at my local bartell drugs, that can be applied on the go! 

^^^ elf tone adjusting face primer, l'oreal true match lumi healthy luminous makeup, 

l'oreal studio secrets magic lumi highlighter ^^^

first, prep your face by applying your daily toner and/or face moisturizer. 

i have combination skin, so i rely on toner, moisturizer, and primer before

applying my foundation. blend your foundation. then, apply concealer as needed. 

to brighten your face, apply highlighter on the tops of your cheek bones 

(just above where your blush will go). 

^^^ maybelline great lash mascara, neutrogena healthy skin blush, 

maybelline eye studio brow define and fill duo ^^^

thick, full-looking eyelashes are crucial, even for my everyday look. 

if i only have time for one makeup product, i will always choose mascara;

it helps me look and feel more awake, and i curl my lashes before applying.

for a fresh look, select a bright (but not neon) blush color. i love bright pinks

and coral shades for spring. apply blush on the apples of your cheeks and blend out 

towards the temples. 

next, think eyebrows! they're very important. i prefer

bold brows, but don't want them to look overdone (that marker-like look? 

no, thank you). this maybelline brow pencil is a quick and easy way to define and fill in 

the sparser areas of my eyebrows. simply line your brows with the wax 

pencil and blend with the filling powder. 

^^^ nyx matte finish makeup setting spray, neutrogena moisture smooth color stick ^^^

the finishing touch? apply color to your lips. this neutrogena lip crayon goes on smooth,

is buildable (apply liberally to achieve a more colorful lip), and is

hydrating. i am wearing 'sweet watermelon' - the color is soft and natural looking, 

but neutrogena has many color options, depending on your preference! 

to finish off this five minute

look, apply your matte finish makeup setting spray. 

the setting spray helps your makeup stay in place throughout the day, while

reducing face oils and shine that often appear several hours after application. 

five minutes later, and you're ready to start your day with a gorgeous, 

natural makeup look. 

a special thank you to my local bartell drugs for sponsoring this post!

i loved attending their recent spring #beautybybartell makeup event.

be sure to check back for a night look tutorial on my blog next week.

have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

xoxo. 

**this is a sponsored post. bartell drugs graciously

provided me with a gift certificate to purchase the products in this post.

all opinions are my own!