Natural makeup without all the fuss

Story, makeup, lash extensions and photo by Leslie Peck

Seana Phelps is a NASM-certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, and the founder of MIDFIT, a cutting-edge fitness and nutrition platform designed specifically for women in midlife. After overcoming ovarian cancer and navigating the storm of surgically induced menopause at 43, she realized that everything women think they know about nutrition and fitness is actually keeping them stuck. Now, with expertise in menopause fitness and nutrition, metabolism and hormone health, she’s helped thousands of women ditch restrictive dieting, train smarter and finally start seeing results. Phelps helps women who have been feeling overwhelmed and frustrated to take back control, rebuild their strength and transform the way they look and feel in midlife. When she isn’t busy building her business, she loves spending time with her family and friends and also has a huge passion for travel.

For busy women on the go, a lengthy makeup routine is anything but practical. Mastering a quick 7- to 10-minute makeup routine can save time while allowing you to feel polished and put together all day. Creating a natural daytime look can be simple with just a few products.

PREP

Moisturizer: Skinceuticals Emollience

SPF: Skinceuticals Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen

Primer: Jane Iredale Smooth Affair Illuminating Glow

If you are in a hurry, mix them together in the palm of your hand and massage them into the skin. The primer will blur imperfections, keep moisture in the skin and help your makeup to stay put throughout the day.

SKIN

Concealer: Jane Iredale Purematch Liquid Concealer

Foundation: Jane Iredale Purepressed Base Mineral Foundation

Only use concealer as needed. A little goes a long way to brighten under eye circles, redness on the nose, chin or blemishes. Use a foundation brush to apply evenly and blend into the skin. When buffing the mineral powder onto the skin, use circular motions with a larger powder brush for a smooth, natural finish.

CHEEK

Bronzer: Jane Iredale PureBronze Matte Bronzer

Blush: Jane Iredale Purepressed Blush Queen Bee

Apply the bronzer from the temple and down under the cheekbone to carve out the cheek. You can stop there if you are in a hurry! If you have 45 extra seconds, swipe a little blush on the cheek right above the bronzer and blend. When applying color to the cheeks, use a medium-sized brush to control product placement.

BROW

Pencil: Jane Iredale PureBrow Precision Pencil Ash Blonde

Use a quick swipe of the brow pencil to define the brow and create a fuller look. Make sure to use the brush after adding product to the brow.

EYES

Liner: Jane Iredale Basic brown Eye Pencil

Shadow: Jane Iredale Honeysuckle Shadow Trio

Mascara: Jane Iredale Lash Fixation Tubing Mascara

Line the upper lid along the lash line. It does not have to be perfect. Take a small smudge or angle brush and blend the liner with a neutral brown shadow. You can also line and blend under the lower lash line as well. Add mascara to top and bottom. The model here has lash extensions on her top lashes, so mascara was only added to the bottom.

LIPS

Liner: Jane Iredale Spice Lip Liner

Gloss: Jane Iredale Lip Glaze Au Natural

Line and shade the lip with the liner for a natural base of color. Add shine and hydration with the lip glaze.

Skinceuticals and Jane Iredale are sold at Result Medical Aesthetics and Permanent Makeup.

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