An Amazing Instagram Look in 5 Minutes

Almost all of us wonder how to get that perfect makeup look we scroll past every day on social media — quickly and easily. Here are our favorite tips and tricks.

Photoshop-Like Skin? Follow These Steps

As always, we start with the face. A healthy-looking, radiant complexion is the foundation of any glamorous, fresh look. Prep your skin with a moisturizer, then a primer, then foundation. In a hurry? The ideal shortcut is Selfie Make-up 2in1, a primer and foundation in one. The first component works as a base that smooths fine lines, fills in pores, and helps your makeup last; the second is a foundation with coverage and a natural matte finish. Perfectly smooth, matte skin in a single step.

For a true Instagram look, don't skip the Illuminating Palette — sweep it over your cheekbones, down the nose, above the upper lip, on the chin, and even over the eyelids.

TIP: Planning to take photos? Apply a slightly thicker layer of foundation for flawless coverage on camera, and don't be afraid of brighter, amplified makeup with more dramatic contour and blush.

Eyes

Next, the eyes. Pick two or three similar shades from an eyeshadow palette. Apply a medium shade over the whole lid, starting at the center and blending outward. Blend a darker shade into the outer corner. To brighten the eye area, place the lightest shade in the inner corner and blend toward the center. For a more intense look, apply the shadows with a brush.

Using eyeliner? Go for a feline flick — it creates a more dramatic gaze. The angle of the wing at the outer corner should optically continue the line of your lower lid. It looks more natural and both enhances the eye and visually elongates the lashes.

TIP: Not confident drawing the line in one go? Make small dots along the lash line first, then connect them.

Finish with mascara, using a zigzag motion from the roots upward. Your lashes will come out beautifully curled and separated — just like a doll's.

Lips

The Instagram look is often all about bright, colorful lips. Use a long-lasting lipstick like 16H Lip Colour: outline your lips first, then fill them in for a full effect.

TIP: If your makeup is meant to stand out, tie the whole look together by using one color family in different shades.

Mini FAQ

Can I really do this look in 5 minutes?
Yes — the trick is multitaskers like Selfie Make-up 2in1, which combines primer and foundation in one step.

Why does my makeup look different in photos?
Cameras soften color and coverage, so go slightly bolder than usual: a bit more foundation, contour, and blush than you'd wear day to day.

Where to buy

Find Selfie Make-up 2in1, the Illuminating Palette, and everything else for this look at fabledlook.com — we ship internationally, and you can always message us for advice.