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Ask the Experts: Makeup Looks in 5 Minutes

With so much to do and so little time, it's essential that every woman have a few tricks up her sleeve to get glam in a flash. Yes, we love an all-out beauty look, but for mornings when we're tight on time, we've learned a few snappy beauty moves to get just as fabulous in 5 minutes or less. When your time is limited, don't shortchange your look. Makeup artist Vanessa Evelyn shows us the essential steps to creating a winning face in no time flat.
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The Look: Daytime Drama

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Create a daytime look with a touch of flair in less than 5 minutes.

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To cut time, you can skip the concealer and apply an even coat of foundation instead, says New York City-based Evelyn.

TIME: 2 MINUTES

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Play up eyes. Coat top and bottom lashes with mascara. Plus, "apply a single shade of shadow across your lid in one sweep," says Evelyn.

TIME: 2 MINUTES

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"Bronzer doesn't give you glow; it gives hue," says Evelyn. For true glow, opt for a golden powder luminizer on the tops of the cheeks instead.

TIME: 25 SECONDS

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When in a rush, wear a lip stain in a standout hue. Skip the liner for a natural look . The only tool you'll need is your finger.

TIME: 15 SECONDS

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Key Picks

Previous Slide MAC Extra Dimension Skinfinish Luminizer in Whisper of Gilt ($28, MAC locations). Next Slide

MAC Extra Dimension Skinfinish Luminizer in Whisper of Gilt ($28, MAC locations).

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Key Picks

Previous Slide Revlon Photoready Airbrush Mousse Makeup ($14, drugstores). Next Slide

Revlon Photoready Airbrush Mousse Makeup ($14, drugstores).

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Previous Slide Chanel Blending Foundation Brush #7 ($54, Chanel counters). Next Slide

Chanel Blending Foundation Brush #7 ($54, Chanel counters).

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Previous Slide CoverGirl Queen Collection Lash Fanatic Mascara ($7, drugstores). Next Slide

CoverGirl Queen Collection Lash Fanatic Mascara ($7, drugstores).

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The Look: Office Polish

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Get glowing and gorgeous with this office appropriate look that's as easy as 1-2-3.

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