The Minute-by-Minute Breakdown

Minute one: apply moisturizer and let it absorb while you brush your teeth. Minute two: dot concealer under eyes and on any blemishes, blend with ring finger. Minute three: fill brows with pencil or tinted gel using quick, light strokes.

Minute four: curl lashes and apply two coats of mascara, wiggling from the root upward. Minute five: tap cream blush onto cheekbones and swipe tinted lip balm across lips. Done in five minutes, with the whole face finished.