Five minutes. A little color. A whole new mood. — AI-created editorial illustration

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A simple routine for mornings when life is moving faster than your makeup brush.

Choose a focal point

A quick routine works best when you know what matters to you. You might choose brows and lip color, or concealer and mascara. Set those products out before you start.

Keep coverage local

Apply a little concealer or base only where you want it. Blend the edges, then step back. You may find you need less than you expected.

Add color and definition

Use blush sparingly and blend, then define the feature you chose. A product is only a multi-use product if its labeling allows use on those areas; do not assume a lip product is suitable around the eyes.

Know when to stop

Finish with your preferred lip color and take a look in daylight. Save complicated experiments for a day when getting ready itself can be part of the fun.

Makeup is personal. These guides offer techniques to explore, not guarantees of results. Follow individual product labels and choose what feels comfortable for you.