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My Minimalist Makeup Routine

November 19, 2013 by Elsie 11 Comments

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It's amazing how much time you can save in the morning with a simplified makeup routine! This minimalist makeup routine takes just 5 minutes.

This post is part of the Monday series on simplifying that inspired my book, Your Simple Home Handbook. The series began with 10 Reasons to Start Simplifying Now.

Yesterday I told you why I think it’s a great idea to simplify your makeup drawer. Once you trim down your makeup stash, your routine will be simpler, too. It’s amazing how much time you’ll save in the morning!

Since I’m trying to avoid harmful ingredients in my skincare products, most makeup is “off-limits” for me anyway. That makes my life simpler. I’ve found a few products that I’m happy with, and I stick with those.

I decided to simplify my makeup routine by forgoing eye liner, lip liner, concealer, bronzer, and primer.

I’m also not a big colour person for most makeup. Once I found good shades of foundation and blush, I stopped looking. Eye shadow has never been my thing. I do, however, keep a mini rainbow of Burt’s Bees lip tints to match with what I’m wearing.

So here’s my makeup routine, which takes just 5 minutes flat.

Minutes 1-2: Brush Everyday Minerals foundation over my face
Minute 3: Dust on mineral blush
Minute 4: Apply Organic Wear mascara
Minute 5: Choose a lip colour; put everything else back

What do I love about this routine?

  • It’s super-quick; no one waits on me to get into the bathroom
  • I can be ready to go anywhere on the double
  • Just a few products means it’s really cheap!
  • Packing for a trip is a breeze

What’s your makeup routine?

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  1. WhitneyWhitney says

    November 19, 2013 at 12:13 pm

    I’m going to have to try Everyday Minerals. I’ve been using a tinted moisturizer, but I’m down to end. Simple is always better in my book!!

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    • SandraSandra says

      December 4, 2015 at 5:17 pm

      I find a simple make up routine is easiest for me also. I am 65 years old and am very fortunate not to have to wear foundation. I am blessed with very good skin at my age. I guess taking care of the face in younger years is worth all the trouble. I wear a touch of concealer around a few red spots, a bit of neutral eye shadow, blush, mascara and a light application of lipstick matching my blush and I’m ready for the day. Simple and easy!

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  2. ElsieElsie says

    November 19, 2013 at 1:11 pm

    We must have similar books(: One reason I like EM is that they are MUCH less expensive than some of the mineral makeups on the market!

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    • Meagan K.Meagan K. says

      October 9, 2015 at 2:20 pm

      I found EM a few years ago and my skin has never looked better; it is the only foundation/powder that I’ll use now!! And I can’t believe how little you need to get amazing coverage! 🙂

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      • ElsieElsie says

        October 11, 2015 at 4:43 pm

        I love EM! It is such a good price compared to many mineral makeups, too!

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  3. Sarah MuellerSarah Mueller says

    December 16, 2013 at 7:10 am

    I love the EM products! I bought a couple of their sample packs a while back and they have lasted forever!

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    • ElsieElsie says

      December 18, 2013 at 6:24 am

      I know! I’ve only ordered from them once because they last so long! I got the full sizes, so it’ll be a while!

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  4. MicheleMichele says

    January 16, 2015 at 5:19 am

    I am moving toward a minimalist lifestyle and would like to minimize my own make up routine. I am 43 and under a great deal of stress right now and I feel that make up is necessary for me, but I still want to pare down. Could I use your 5 step routine for myself? Foundation (I haven’t tried a mineral foundation…yet), blush, mascara, lip color sounds SO good to me! I’d be skipping powder, eyeliner, and eye shadow!

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    • ElsieElsie says

      January 26, 2015 at 12:30 pm

      For sure! I love how this routine is simple enough that I can keep up with it every day. I don’t leave the house much because I work at home and my husband drives our one car to work. But I feel like makeup is necessary for me, too. It makes me feel put together and ready for anything that comes along that day. And I like to look nice for my husband(:

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  5. AliciaAlicia says

    June 14, 2016 at 3:02 pm

    Do you have a link for your foundation? I’m looking for an inexpensive powder foundation that covers well.

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    • ElsieElsie says

      June 18, 2016 at 12:05 pm

      Hi Alicia! I got this foundation: https://www.everydayminerals.com/store/base-semi-matte.html

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