While we’re not on the subject of makeup, I thought I’d take a minute to share my no-fuss routine.  (If you’re a guy, or not interested in makeup, go read this post about a surprise visitor.)

I’m a simple girl–I am most happy in jeans and a t-shirt and do not like to spend a lot of time getting ready.  I also don’t have the complexion to go without makeup, so I’ve perfected a quick, no-fuss makeup routine over the years.  This is even more important now that I have three kids–I need to be shower to clothes-on in 30 minutes or less.

I always start with Clinique Stay Matte liquid foundation and Clinique Stay Matte pressed powder.  I have used Clinique off and on since high school and haven’t found anything I like better.  Tip:  The foundation needs to have a minute to dry before applying powder–if not, it gets splotchy.  I usually apply foundation and then brush my teeth before applying powder, just so you know.

I’m a big fan of Almay Eye Primer for Green Eyes (even if you don’t really have green eyes).  It is a shimmery nude color, so it could be used by itself or as a primer.  It keeps my eye makeup on all day long.

Next, I use Almay I-Color Bold Nudes for Green Eyes.  If I’m feeling extra fashionable, I’ll dust on a little Bare Minerals eye shimmer in Celestine.  I follow this up with Palladio eye liner in Black Brown.

After searching high and low for the perfect mascara, I finally found it in High Impact Mascara by Clinique.

And the one thing I never leave the house without is lip color.  If I don’t have something on my lips, it looks like I have no lips.  I have two favorites right now– E.L.F. matte lip color in Praline as a sort of lip liner and the Ulta lip crayon in American Girl.

What make-up products can you not live without?