Makeup Tricks for Those Who Hate Getting Up in the Morning

If mornings are your enemy, your makeup routine should be your ally. A fresh everyday look doesn’t require an hour in front of the mirror—just a few smart shortcuts and the right products. Here’s how to get ready in about five minutes, even after hitting snooze twice.

Step 1: Even out your skin—lightly

Everyday makeup should look fresh and natural, not like a mask. Lightly cover blemishes and under-eye circles and let the rest of your skin breathe.

A great shortcut is Dermacol BB Magic Beauty Cream 8in1, which evens out your skin tone and covers small imperfections in a single step. Pair it with Dermacol Perfect Me Concealer to brighten the eye area and hide dark circles without emphasizing fine lines.

If your skin is normal or dry, skip the powder—or apply it only to the T-zone. Add a touch of blush for a healthy glow, and the base of your look is done in just a few minutes.

The snooze-button trick: concealer instead of foundation

If five more minutes in bed always turn into fifteen, here’s a trick worth knowing: on busy mornings, a good concealer can replace a light foundation entirely. Apply Dermacol Perfect Me Concealer only where it’s needed—along the sides of your nose, on your chin, in the center of your forehead, and above your eyebrows—then blend it in with a sponge or your fingertips.

• choose a shade that matches your natural skin tone

• use a slightly lighter shade to brighten the under-eye area and cheekbones

Finish with brows, lashes, and lips

Brush your eyebrows into shape and set them with a brow pencil or gel—you’ll find our current favorites in the eyebrow collection. Open up your eyes with a coat or two of a volumizing mascara such as Dermacol Ilusión Mascara, then finish with a tinted lip balm or your favorite lipstick. For a subtle shine, try Dermacol Shimmering Lip Gloss.

Mini FAQ

Can concealer really replace foundation?
For a light everyday look, yes—apply it only where your skin needs it and blend well.

How long does this routine take?
About five to ten minutes once you get the hang of it. There’s beauty in simplicity!

Where to buy

You’ll find all the products mentioned above at fabledlook.com—and wherever you live, we ship internationally. If you’d like help choosing the right shade or product, message us anytime.