For some, daily makeup is pure pleasure; for others, it's a daily struggle. Short on time, ideas, or technique? Clotilde Sourisseau, a seasoned makeup artist with NYX Professional Makeup, shares her expert advice for fast, flawless looks you can master in minutes. It's no secret: not everyone has the luxury of time, motivation, or endless inspiration for a lengthy morning beauty ritual. Yet, with a handful of essential steps and versatile products, achieving polished makeup becomes effortless. Drawing from years of professional experience, Clotilde Sourisseau of the popular U.S.-born brand NYX Professional Makeup breaks it down for us.
The foundation of any glowing makeup look starts with your complexion. Always begin by hydrating with a moisturizer suited to your skin type—whether dry, oily, or acne-prone.
Next, apply a primer to even out tone, boost radiance, and ensure longevity, as Clotilde explains. Choose a medium-coverage foundation and blend it with a brush if time allows, or pat it on with your fingers, working from the face's center outward. For oily skin, opt for a mattifying formula.
Read also: The CC cream, the intelligent care for a perfect complexionTo conceal dark circles, dab concealer with your fingertip, gently tapping for seamless blending. For redness, purple under-eyes, or spots, reach for a corrective palette. Set with loose powder, then sweep blush—rosé, coral, or amber to match your tone—onto cheekbones. Done!
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With extra minutes, enhance brows, lids, and lashes. Prioritize brows using a 3-in-1 product: pencil for shaping, powder for filling, and fixative for hold. Curl lashes and apply black or brown mascara.
For eyeshadow, select neutrals like beige, gold, pink, or taupe in powder or liquid form—blend effortlessly with your finger, skipping brushes for speed, per Clotilde's pro tip.
Read also: How to use the Beauty Blender, the egg-shaped makeup sponge?For daytime natural beauty, go nude or lightly tinted. Start with hydrating balm, then top with gloss or matte lipstick for staying power. Feeling bold? Try metallic gloss sparingly—it's on-trend, says Clotilde.
