Quick makeup routine for busy Mums

Here is a quick and easy makeup routine for even the most time poor mum.

Follow these easy steps and watch the video for a step-by-step guide.

Start with a primer or moisturiser as your base. One that fills out wrinkles and lines would be perfect. I used the Elf mineral primer.
Use a BB cream for a light and even coverage. Apply with a foundation brush or sponge. Loreal skin perfection in fair is a great colour.
Use a concealer for any under eye bags, circles, or blemishes. Blend with a small brush or foundation brush.
Use a mineral foundation or a powder to set makeup for the day. I use Inika or Nude by nature.
Apply a thin coat of mascara if you want to. I just recently got eyelash extensions and I find them to be great when you’re on a busy Mum time schedule.

If you would like the step-by-step guide watch this video:

Do you have a regular makeup routine? SHARE with us in the comments.

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26 Comments

- - mom81879 said
  - 15 Nov 2015
    6:15 pm
My make up routine is even quicker then this!!! I don’t have one, don’t wear make up, never have. Extra bonus is my cleansing routine us also quick

- - christial said
  - 29 Jun 2015
    8:14 pm
My make up routine is I don’t put any make up on. Saves a lot of time!

- - mom70050 said
  - 17 Jun 2015
    11:32 am
I do not wear make up on a daily basis but think this will come in handy for those special occasions that call for it.

- - mom138374 said
  - 26 May 2015
    11:55 pm
I basically just used tinted moisturiser and lippy. That’s my make up done in a minute.

- - mom125971 said
  - 04 May 2015
    7:59 pm
Thank you! I have only recently started caring for my skin better- I have found after 2 kids, I look old and tired- much older than my 34 years! I am still finding out about different products and tricks… this is helpful!

- - mom74959 said
  - 30 Apr 2015
    9:45 pm
Sounds good, I’m hopeless at make-up at the best of times, hehe.

- - K13 said
  - 29 Apr 2015
    3:03 pm
i think people are beautiful without makeup but if they must wear it, a natural look seems more healthy to me
- Pebz replied
  
  03 May 2015 , 1:22 am
  Yes it’s whatever you feel comfortable with your own skin.
- - buggeritliz said
  - 18 Apr 2015
    6:34 pm
I love my BB cream with SPF 50 great when I am outside for a luncheon or out the back gardening. I like a light covering and it helps to give me a great look all day long.

- - spazzy said
  - 17 Apr 2015
    11:31 pm
I’ve been using a BB cream as it reduces my need for touch ups through the day, and less concealer. Still looking for that one stop lipstick tho.

- - Schmoofie1983 said
  - 17 Apr 2015
    10:05 pm
Great tips. I’ve been thinking of using a BB cream instead of foundation for every day use. Might have to give it a try.

- - yummy_mummy88 said
  - 09 Apr 2015
    2:52 pm
Thanks for sharing
I use BB cream as a foundation anyway…does anyone else?
I like how light it feels
- mom57665 replied
  
  12 Apr 2015 , 11:07 pm
  Yes it feels so much lighter and you actually feel your face breathing!
- - momrie23 said
  - 05 Apr 2015
    1:10 am
Thanks for sharing, will have to add the bbcreme to my routine

- - girl said
  - 01 Apr 2015
    11:51 pm
Great tips and I would use BB crème by Nutrimetics. Remember not animal tested so great to use and easy
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- - mom57808 said
  - 29 Mar 2015
    8:12 am
some great ideas here thankyou

- - mom101330 said
  - 28 Mar 2015
    10:32 am
Nice quick makeup routine. It helps that you are gorgeous….and love your eyebrows. Thanks for sharing.
- mom57665 replied
  
  29 Mar 2015 , 10:01 pm
  Thanks your sweet, I added extra thickness to my eyebrows suits my face shape better
- - mom74959 said
  - 26 Mar 2015
    4:55 pm
Need a quick routine, Iol.

- - mom94125 said
  - 25 Mar 2015
    11:05 pm
i love bb cream! so easy to make the little bit of effort that makes me look a little less exhausted! gloss as well and sunnies and voila!

- - nadine_hill said
  - 24 Mar 2015
    12:20 pm
I never leave home without moisturising and applying mascara! If I have more time, I’ll use foundation and eye shadow too!

- - mom57522 said
  - 23 Mar 2015
    9:49 pm
Usually it’s just a bit of moisturiser and off I go.

- - curlytops said
  - 23 Mar 2015
    9:21 pm
There is no video link. it says it has been removed!
- mom57665 replied
  
  23 Mar 2015 , 11:14 pm
  Sorry there was a problem with youtube regarding the size so they took it off as it was too small. I will upload another.