For most of us, leaving the house without make-up is not an option, but this doesn’t mean we have to spend hours behind the mirror before we head out the door.
We share the easiest 2-minute makeup routines perfect for day or night:
The speedy smoky eye
Use 
quick crayons
Avoid having to apply eyeshadow and blend it with a brush. Eye crayons are quick and easy to apply, and super blendable too. Apply Clinique Chubby Stick Shadow Tint for Eyes, R290, on the lid and Essence 2 In 1 Eyeshadow & Liner, R59.95, on the brow bone. Be sure to highlight the inner corner of the eye and below the brow to open the eye. Use a soft, creamy eye shadow such as Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick in Vanilla, R460, and finish off with a quick coat of long-wearing, black mascara such as Max Factor Excess Volume Extreme Impact Mascara, RRSP R209,95.
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The subtle contour
Use blendable cream
Contouring with a loose powder can look blotchy and too dark if too much is applied. Go easy on your face and use a blendable formulation as it makes the application more even, and a little goes a long way. Try the Smashbox Step by Step Contour Kit, R620, on the cheekbones and temples to highlight your facial contours. Lancôme Make-up Brush Large Powder Brush #01, R395, gets into the contours and helps you achieve a natural finish. Simply draw a figure of 3 on both sides of your face, starting from the centre of your forehead, down to your cheeks, jawline and chin.
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Just-bitten lips
Use your fingers to blend
Don’t worry about using a lipstick that you’ll have to reapply in the next 10 minutes! Use a hard-wearing stain instead like Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick, R285, straight from the tube, and then dab a super high shine gloss like Chanel Ideala Rouge Allure Gloss, R505, on your cupid’s bow to give the illusion of a pout.
Beautiful brows
Use light, delicate flicks
Use a powder or eyeshadow instead of a pencil to fill in any brow gaps, and remember: the faster you go, the more natural they’ll look. Pencils can be blotchy and take more time as they’re darker, and if you touch it, there’s a chance it might smudge. Mimicking natural hairs by flicking with a brush and shadow will prevent brows from being too overly-dramatic (we all know that ‘surprised’ look!). Finish off with an instant highlight. Sweep Benefit High Beam Mini, R165, under the middle of your arch for an instant lift.
Rosy Cheeks
Use multipurpose products 
Many lipsticks can double up as cream blushers, which saves you time, and money. We love NYX Baked Blush, R134.95, as well as the bargain Catrice Multi Matt Blush 010, R79.95.
