My 5-minute summer makeup routine

Honestly: I almost always rush. Whether I’m having a snooze too many times or suddenly remembering that I have lunch plans in 15 minutes, most of the time (or energy) I don’t have the full charm. In summer? forget it. When it is 90ºF, The last What I want is the whole face with melted makeup. That’s why I perfected a quick, foolproof beauty habit that made me look fresh, polished, like my life together, even when I opened the door.

My goal for this five-minute routine is simple: enhance my natural features and then walk out the door and look more sober, bronzed and matched without stacking up a lot of products. I tend to stick to a lightweight, breathable formula that feels like there is nothing on my skin but still provides the right amount of coverage and radiation. In summer, I like to make it particularly simple: clear sunscreen, creamy bronzer and blush for a tanned glow, and quick brush waterproof mascara and pink sheen to tie it together. If I had a few seconds, I would even dodge some artificial freckles on my nose and cheeks to enhance my hallucination of spending more time in the sun than I actually did. Keep reading to discover my tried-and-tested beauty products (including those from iconic brands like Chanel and Hourglass) that make it look good after five minutes.