My Five Minute, No Makeup Make-up Look

The no makeup make-up look is the “your skin but slightly enhanced” look that is clean, classic, and ideal for all age levels, from teenagers to mature skin types. Even the most make-up-averting types can’t help but be drawn to this versatile look that can easily go from day to night with a few extra flicks of brushes and wands. More than ever, this look is enjoying increased popularity in this era of multiple Zoom meetings from home and is especially helpful when you need to look put together now.

Here are the choices for my version of the five-minute face, in the order in which I apply them. As always, I first prep my skin with my morning skincare routine of cleanser, under-eye serum, eye cream, face serum, and moisturizer.

1. Winky Lux White Tea Tinted Veil SPF 30 in Medium – a combination of a wash of color, a primer, and a cocktail of antioxidants including vitamin E and pomegranate.

2. Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer in SC-5 – Nothing compares to being able to create your custom shade with neutral, skin colored tones.

3. Winky Lux Diamond Powder Pressed Foundation – Illuminates the skin without looking shiny.

4. Milani Powder Blush in Blossomtime Rose – Trust me, this passes as a duplicate of NARS’s Orgasm, complete with the same staying time.

5. Laura Mercier Face Illuminator in Indiscretion – Doubles as a wash of eye color in place of an eye shadow.

6. NYC Tinted Brow Mascara in Brunette – Wayward hairs and stubborn grays subtly disappear with just a few flicks.

7. Cover Girl Exhibitionist Mascara in Black – Doesn’t sting, flake, and is safe for contact lens wearers.

8. Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Lip Bath Gloss in Rosy Glow – A grown-up version of a lip plumping gloss, with the bonus of hydration and repair minus the sting.