Whether you had a late night or you just didn't get enough sleep, chances are there are still 5 minutes to do your makeup. But who has time to rummage through your makeup bag or drawers for all the products that you need? I'll let you in on a little secret that is so simple that I use to help me for those situations: the beauty "to go" box! Just like a "to go" (or take away) box you'd get from a restaurant, this has everything you need at your fingertips and in one location.
All you have to do is grab the essentials/basics that you need to get ready in 5 minutes. Put the items in a box (I'm using an old container I spray painted to match my bathroom) in a central location and you're ready to go. I make sure I can easily see the products, and arrange everything in order of use, making it more efficient and easy to use. Here's what's in my "to go" box:
- BB cream--for when I really have no time (see more reviews of drugstore bb creams here)
- Foundation--applied with fingers or brush (brush not pictured because I was washing brushes)
- Concealer
- Powder--not pictured because I don't use it.
- Mascara--I use something with lots of volume, as it's fast and doesn't need more than a coat or two.
- Lip product--I used the Revlon Lip Balm Stain. I use the "honey" shade, which looks natural and lasts. Whatever lip product you choose can be used as blush too, as long as it's not a gloss.
- Extras: Eye shadow--If I have extra time, I like NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils/Wet N Wild or Milani Shadow Pencil or the Maybelline Color Tattoo Studio. You want something close to your skin tone with a little shimmer to open the eyes.
- Eyeliner--This can be smudged and used as shadow if needed.
- Eyelash curler--An eyelash curler really makes a difference. If I'm really pressed for time, it's BB Cream, concealer, eye lash curler, and lip stain.
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I love the Revlon "honey" lip color. It's perfect just like the Clinique balm that looks good on everyone. Know what I'm sayin?
ReplyDeleteThis is such a clever idea! Although I would never dream of going to work without make-up on except in an instance where I was called in with less than twenty minutes notice, I often find that digging through my make-up bag is a frustrating chore... maybe a container really is the solution! Who would have thought? :)
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A great idea, I normally plan the day before what make-up to use before I do the nursery morning run lol and leave it on my bedroom drawer, xoxo.
ReplyDeleteGreat idear!thanks for sharing!
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This is a great idea, I have a similar box, but only with 3 items, I need to build up on it taking in your advice!
ReplyDeletei kind of do something similar, i have my everyday products in a makeup bag that i just dump out/apply/ and go and it's so fast :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a good idea!
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I loved that movie :) Can't wait to see how you teach us to look like Bella ;)
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Love this list of essentials. Totally agree with each item:)
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This is such a good idea! There are definitely mornings when I'm pressed for time and don't feel like rooting through all my makeup. Thanks Elle!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE lip stain for rushed days too. I'll have to try it as blush!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Now I'll have no excuse for running out the door without make-up again.
ReplyDeleteNice essentials!
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely my kind of tip, and I have a makeup stand in my bathroom that holds all of my essentials. I haven't seen Breaking Dawn yet, but am excited to go with my sister over the holidays! That was the only book in the Twilight series that I really enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see Bella's look! What did you think of the movie??
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I definitely needed this idea when I woke up with only 20 minutes to get dressed, brush the teeth/wash the face, put on my makeup and grab breakfast! Yikes, rushed. :)
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I'll have to try out that honey shade. Its sounds perfect
ReplyDeleteI do this same exact thing! I have a makeup box right by my door/mirror w/ just the very basics & can get my makeup done in 5 minutes or less... sooo necessary for those sleep-in days :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a brilliant idea and I am a little bit ashamed to say but this is pretty much all I have to do my make-up. :)
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Its a great idea but I have to say that's how I do my makeup everyday. I am a 5 minute makeup kind of girl.
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This is a great idea! you have all your everyday products in one easy to access place!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome idea! :D
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Great and smart tips
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Great tips! I need to read your tutorial on how to fake a good night's sleep!
ReplyDeleteOK- I never use BB cream. I have pretty sensitive skin-- should I use it?
ReplyDeleteSo a great idea. I do this with my clothes for the next day when I have to work early.
ReplyDeleteThe revlon lipbalm it´s one to my favorites!
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Love the idea of an essentials box! Great tip, hun.
ReplyDeleteI looks a lot like mine... I use the eye roller and love it!!!
ReplyDeleteI just tried some BB cream after reading so many great reviews like yours. I think that, lip stain, and an eyelash curler would be my top picks too!
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I wish I would have read this yesterday! I looked like death warmed over because I went to bed super late and was exhausted. I'll have to try the BB cream.
ReplyDeleteI need to do this. I think about doing this every morning when I'm looking through the things for the items that i use every day! ;)
ReplyDeletethese are great to always keep on hand :) i must put something together.
ReplyDeletei definitely need to put one of these together! hahaha awesome!
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I love that eyeliner. I use it all the time.
ReplyDeleteI keep my "must-have" cosmetics in a large plastic pencil box with attached lid. One buck at Walmart, baby!
ReplyDeleteNormally I keep my eyelash curlers and cosmetic brushes separate, but when I'm packing for a trip, everything I need for makeup fits in my trusty box, and I'm ready to go!
I finally tried a BB cream and I think I like it! I only wore it one night, so not totally sure, but at least all the pics from that night turned out!
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