A Great Face in 5 Minutes

• You have choices in base coverage depending on what you need.
  The minimum: concealer only, foundation only or foundation-used-as-concealer only.
  The maximum: concealer and foundation.
  
  Start with concealer. To maximize time and efficiency, try one that does more than simply cover up. Face Lifting Moisture Firm Concealer diminishes the appearance of eye-puff and dark circles and protects via SPF 8 sunscreen.
  
  Look for the same kind of dual-purpose power in your foundation. Liquid-to-Powder Foundation eliminates the need for a powdering step, while Face Lifting Moisture Firm Foundation will help your skin feel toned and seems to make fine lines disappear.
  
  Whichever base you choose, don't forget to blend, blend, blend.
  

• There's time here for mascara, shadow, brow definer and a smudge of eyeliner. Again, you'll save time by switching to advanced formulations and products, many that do double-duty. As an example, Incredible Lengths Long and Strong Mascara: in a swift swoop it darkens, lengthens, conditions, combs, curls and separates lashes. Shadows now have more staying power, and don't require a painter's perfect hand or eye to apply.

• (Perfect Wear Eye Color.) Don't overlook brows: experts agree that a strong, well-groomed browline is key to making any face -- even the most natural -- look finished.
  

• Powder blush is speediest by fractions of a second; but any blush goes on fast.

• Powder is an optional step when time is tight, especially since the latest look isn't a powdery, matte finish. If you've used liquid-to-powder foundation, you definitely won't need another dusting. A reason to use powder is to set foundation and blush for longerwear, a help for oily complexions.
  

• You probably won't need this much time, but there's extra built in to allow for liner and lipstick. (Creamy-textured liner pencils glide on fast.) Use transfer-resistant lipstick like Perfect Wear Lip Color to minimize maintenance time.
  

• All done! Take a few seconds, maybe more for reviewing, refining and admiring. Beautifully done!