In a rush? Here’s some quick tips on how to look polished in a hurry.

When you don’t have the luxury of hours to get to get ready in the morning, you need to trim the fat and get back to basics.

Step 1

Skip the primer and apply foundation only where needed. I like to put a dot on my forehead, both cheeks (close to my nose) and on my chin then blend. Keeping the foundation close to the center of your face and blending it outward gives it a more natural look and will cover any redness around your nose and mouth.

Step 2

Conceal your eyes with an easy on-the-go product like the Rose Beauty Eye Zone Treatment Retouch Q10 in buff. This multitasking concealer not only brightens the under eye area but it can also be used to conceal imperfections elsewhere on your face. Make sure to throw one in your purse for touch-ups later in the day!

Step 3

Perk up your face with a blush. Apply high on your cheekbones to give a more lifted appearance. You can see my blush demo here for more info. Face Color Palette in Cherry Blossom is a great go-to color.

Step 4

Ditch the liner and keep it simple. A neutral, sheer wash of color only takes seconds to apply but really adds dimension to your eyes. Eye Shadow Palette EX in Alluring Amber is the perfect shade that goes with everything.

Finish it off your eyes with a quick coat of Mascara Perfect Pro Double Protection to widen your eyes.

Step 5

Nothing says polished like lipstick! Swipe on a color that packs a punch. Lip Color Perfect Pro Long Last in Vivid Fuchsia or Vivid Berry are great options and the formula lasts for hours!

On a serious time crunch? Pare it down to concealer, lipstick and mascara. Keep them in your purse and apply anywhere … on the train, at the tolls or while waiting in line for your morning latte.