Not every morning allows for a full glam makeup routine, but that does not mean you have to sacrifice looking polished. A streamlined five-minute routine using the right products and techniques can leave you looking fresh, awake, and put-together. Here is the ultimate quick makeup routine for busy mornings.

Minute 1: Perfect the Base

Skip the full foundation and reach for a tinted moisturizer, BB cream, or a skin tint. These products provide lightweight coverage that evens out skin tone while letting your natural skin show through. They apply quickly with fingers, which also warms the product for a more natural finish. Focus on the center of the face and blend outward. If you have areas that need extra coverage, dot a little concealer under the eyes and on any blemishes.

Minute 2: Add Dimension with Cream Bronzer and Blush

Cream products are your best friend for a quick routine because they can be applied with fingers, blend quickly, and give a natural, skin-like finish. Use a cream bronzer or contour stick along the cheekbones, jawline, and temples, blending with your fingers or a dense brush. Follow with a cream blush on the apples of the cheeks, blending upward toward the temples.

Minute 3: Define the Eyes Quickly

For the eyes, focus on definition rather than elaborate shadow looks. Curl your lashes for an instant eye-opening effect. Apply a coat or two of lengthening mascara to the top lashes only, this opens the eyes without risking smudging on the lower lash line. If you have time for one shadow, sweep a neutral taupe or champagne shade across the lid with your finger.

Minute 4: Brighten the Eyes

If you did not sleep well, a few strategic touches can make you look wide awake. Apply a nude or peach eyeliner to the waterline, this neutralizes any redness and makes the whites of your eyes appear brighter. A touch of shimmery highlight or a brightening concealer in the inner corner of the eyes can also make a dramatic difference.

Minute 5: Set and Go

Finish with a setting spray that refreshes the skin and helps your makeup last. A hydrating setting spray with glycerin or aloe can help melt the powders and creams together for a seamless finish. Apply a tinted lip balm or a sheer lipstick, something that moisturizes and adds a hint of color without requiring a mirror for reapplication.