How to Make Yourself Over in Ten Minutes

Do you need to look your best for a special event quickly? Looking good doesn't have to take hours of primping and preening in front of a mirror. Here's how to make yourself over in ten minutes.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Exfoliate your face.
   
   Exfoliating your skin with an exfoliating pad designed for the face can give you face an instant glow. It helps to remove dead skin cells that make your face look dull and tired. Simply apply a cold cream or other moisturizing cream to your face and exfoliate in a circular motion with a moist exfoliating pad. Don't be too aggressive as you can abrade your skin. You'll love the way your skin looks when you're finished.

2. Apply a light powder based foundation and concealer.
   
   A powder based foundation is quick and easy to apply and will help to cover flaws and reduce shine. Dab on cream concealer to cover any areas that need additional help such as dark circles under the eyes or blemishes.

3. Accent your eyes.
   
   Use a neutral shade of eye pencil to quickly outline your upper and lower lashes. Apply two coats of brown-black mascara. If you have time, apply a light, shimmering shade of eyeshadow to your lids.

4. Accent your cheekbones.
   
   Brush a coral or warm pink shade of blusher underneath your cheekbones to define them.

5. Dress your lips.
   
   Apply a glossy, lip plumping formula in a pink shade to your lips. Keep the lips subtle so they won't detract from your eyes.

6. Pump up the volume of your hair quickly.
   
   Spray the roots of your hair with a volumizing hair spray and gently back comb to add volume. If you need to make yourself over quickly, you won't have time for a wash and blow dry. If your hair is extremely oily, try spraying on a dry shampoo and brushing it out or use cornstarch from your kitchen.

7. Add earrings.
   
   Put on some sparkly earrings and admire your new look. You really can make yourself over in ten minutes!

[mosaicmom]

on 5/25/2008 Getting out the door with a nice protected skin in a short time is so nice. This is a good schedule and fast.

[MidniteWriter]

on 5/23/2008 It never ceases to amaze me what a little freshen up session will do, especially when you accent the eyes! Great article, packed with info!