Yesterday I was running around like a  mad woman, and brought my make-up bag with me in the car because I thought I was going to have ALL of this time before my meeting to put on my make-up.

The only problem with my plan was EVERYTHING.  I was sort of running late, which I hate, so I had to just go to the basics with my make-up.  

Literally in less than 7 minutes I went from make-up-less H O T  M E S S to a bit more refined (pun definitely intended).  

Honestly, I’m not that girl that spends forever getting ready.  I’m all about the quickest most efficient way to get out the door.

Here are my go-to products, and yes some are a bit more pricey.  I am a woman on a budget, however, I do believe make-up is worth the investment because you’re putting it on your face every single day!  You don’t want to skimp out #aintnobodygottimeforthat.

1. Laura Mercier Tinted Mercier:  this makes my skin feel smooth, and almost acts like a primer and makes my skin more even.
2. Make-up Forever Concealer:  I’m insecure about puffy under eyes, and literally have tried EVERYTHING…this is hands down my favorite under eye concealer.
3. Nars Illuminator:  I recently got turned onto this by my make-up artist Rachel.  I’m obsessed; you put it on the corner of your eyes, t-zone, and a dot on your chin, and BAM.  You look glowy + fresh all day.  Seriously. Obsessed with this stuff.
4. Laura Mercier Powder Foundation:  it’s lightweight, and I don’t even feel like I have foundation on.  (Remeber me…Kat…the tomboy…I don’t want to feel like I have make-up on). 
5. Stilla Bronzer “sun”:  I’m a southern gal, and have been using bronzer for like 20 years.  I love feeling golden and fresh!
6. Naked Palette 2:  I use this everyday whether it’s day wear or a black smoky eye at night.  This palette is full of neutral tones and shimmery pinks and golds.  Also, I use the bronzy brown as my eye liner.  I just wet the tip of my eyeliner brush and dab it in the shadow then viola:  perfect eyeliner.  It’s like killing 13 birds with one stone.
7. Cover Girl Lash Blast in Very Black:  NOT Waterproof. Waterproof makes me feel like my eyelashes are going to yank out.  I have used expensive mascara, but always come back this product.  I apply two coats up top, one on bottom.  

Bam.  7 minutes later and I’m ready to go.

Try it out ladies! 

Happy Friday!

XO,

Kat

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