Laura, a reader, was asking about easy 5-minute makeup for online teaching. She said, “I don’t wear much makeup but I’d like to not look like a zombie every day and scare my already scared students.”
Laura, I feel you.
I’ve never had more “downtime” and I’ve never looked more tired. This pandemic is taking an emotional toll on all of us, and the effects can be seen on some of our faces…so here’s a quick routine that’ll make you’ll feel a million times better–or at least look it.
Look Fresh: Easy Makeup Tips & Tricks For Video Calls
This quick makeup routine applies to any type of video interaction you might be having in the upcoming days, weeks and months — virtual meetings, video calls, Zoom happy hours, FaceTime with loved ones. With a few easy tips we can brighten the face, open up the eyes, look less tired, and achieve refreshed, natural color.
Products Featured
Brows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade & Brush
Face: It Cosmetics CC Cream or Bye Bye Foundation Full Coverage Moisturizer (better for dryer skin)
Undereye Concealer: NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer & Concealer Brush (I like to blend it with a dome-shaped brush: this brush has both in one)
Lashes: Benefit Roller Lash Curling & Lifting Mascara
Eyes: Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Shadow (I used copper & rosegold in the video)
For an Allover Glow: Becca Sunlit Bronzer in (Bronzed Bondi) & Bronzer Brush
Cheeks: Benetint cheek & lip stain (ok, so apparently lolli tint is no longer being made, but posie tint–bright pink–and cha cha tint–bright coral–are both still available)
Lips: Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme Lip Plumper
Easy Makeup Routine Go-To Products For Video Calls
XOXO,
Scotti
PS – If there’s a video you want to see, let me know! I’m always looking for suggestions, especially now with all this home time!
