Get a gorgeous everyday look in minutes

There’s nothing worse than oversleeping and leaving yourself less than five minutes to slap on your day’s make-up and still look presentable.

So instead of feeling flustered and rushed (or forgoing your make-up altogether) when you’ve hit the snooze button one too many times, here’s a quick and super-easy everyday make-up look – courtesy of Rae Morris and her spectacular book Express Makeup – that will leave you looking fresh, natural, and beautifully radiant.

Step #1:

Apply foundation all over your face, except your eyelids. This produces a glossy eye effect.

beautyheaven recommends: Revlon Nearly Naked Makeup. The foundation melts right into your skin, giving your complexion a completely natural finish. It’ll also help give you the perfect amount of coverage for an everyday look.

Step #2:

Curl your lashes and apply loads of mascara to both the top and bottom lashes.

beautyheaven recommends: Revlon Cushion Grip Lash Curler and Revlon CustomEyes Mascara.

Step #3:

To set off this look, mattify your foundation using either powder or anti-shine primer.  Apply a cream blush to your cheeks.

beautyheaven recommends: Revlon ColorStay Aqua Mineral Finishing Powder and Revlon PhotoReady Cream Blush.

Step #4:

Finish off with a soft peach cream lipstick.

beautyheaven recommends: Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Creamsicle.

For more amazing how-tos from Rae Morris (and some seriously useful info on all things beauty), check out her book Express Makeup. Regular copies are available in bookstores, but if you order online at www.raemorris.com, your copy will be signed by Rae herself.

Images: Stephen Chee

How do you wear your make-up for an everyday look? How often have you overslept and left yourself no time to apply make-up?