5-Minute Drugstore Makeup Routine: Simple Steps for a Flawless Look

Hi Assalamualaikum

It's been a while! Life has been busy, but I'm excited to be back and sharing my thoughts with you once again. 4 years has passed and now student Aina has evolved to Working Adult Aina! And yes adulting Aina still love to writes so let's catch up! 

Harini I nak share with you guys my everyday simple makeup routine which took me only 5 minit jer. Sesuai sangat untuk gegirls yang malas nak makeup heavy2 tapi nak look flawless pergi kerja.

Primer

A good base always starts with a good primer. For me I used the Rimmel Lasting Matte primer for a good matte base. Texture dia lightweight and senang nak apply. At first texture dia agak pekat tapi bila letak dekat muka tak rasa heavy pun. It gets sticky quite fast so bila I apply foundation terus melekat tak pergi mana mana dah foundation tu. Harga dia pun tak mahal. Everytime sale always sold out sebab primer ni memang best!

Price : RM18-ish

       Concealer

Since I'm working in an air-conditioned room. I tak berapa suka sangat guna foundation. So I usually akan guna concealer to cover up the scars and undereye. This might be a cliché suggestion but I really love the Maybelline Fit Me Concealer. Dia bagi that natural finishes even though dia sangat full coverage. Letak sikit je hilang segala - gala parut dekat muka ni. And for sensitive skin like me, dia sangat bagus sbb dia tak irritatekan my skin. Lurvee terukss.

Price: RM35.90

       Set

Setting is essential even if you are not wearing any foundation. You don’t want that concealer to crease and looks like you just stamp on cream under your eye. I use a compact powder with a hint of pigment to set my whole face. My all time favourite is Rimmel Long Lasting Pressed Powder. It also works as a powder foundation. Rasa macam pakai bedak talkum kat muka. And the best thing is concealer kau tak crease pon the whole day.

Price: RM16

          Eyebrow

For eyebrow, the quickest way to do your eyebrow is by using a pencil. I opted out for a double ended pencil where there is a rotating pencil on the other side and a brush on the other side. I would highly recommend the Maybelline Define & Blend Brow Pencil to anyone looking for a reliable, easy-to-use brow product. Its versatility, long-lasting formula, and natural-looking results make it a must-have in my makeup routine.

Price: RM45

Eyeshadow

When you think of eyeshadow it’s always the 4-5 colour, tons of brushes and a long hour a blending. Nak pikir pun penat kan? Tapi sebenarnya pakai eyeshadow ni simple je. Kalau dah malas sangat blend je guna jari. Yang penting kau blend. Jangan dok pi letak gitu je tak blend. Seram orang tengok kasar2 macam tu. 

Shade paling biasa I guna for work is usually a neutral brown shade. Now I don't have a specific favourites from drugstores sbb aku suka try2 different kind of palletes. But I would recommend SilkyGirl Full Bloom Shadow Quad untuk beginners. Warna dia usually ada 2 matte and 2 shimmer so korang takyah pening pening kepala nak pilih2 warna pagi pagi nanti.

Ambil je satu shade pakai jari sapu and then ratakan dia make sure takde line2 kasar. Lepas tu kalau nak nampak mata lagi terang terjaga ambiklah shade yang kilat kilat tu and letak dekat tengah. And there you have it. Simple kan?

Price: RM18.80

Mascara

For mascara, I have yet to found my holy grail. Tak tahulah aku yang tak reti pakai mascara ke. Semua sama je pada pandangan aku. Right now I’m using the ESSENCE I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara. It dries very slow so you might want to refrain from sneezing couple minutes after applying it. But the good side is it doesn’t clump and it kind of make my eyelash looks a bit more longer than usual. Nampak tebal sikit la bulu mata aku yang non-existent ni. If I found my one true holy-grail mascara, I might make a dedicated post about this. Wish me luck!

Price: RM19.90

Blush

A blush is a must even in a lazy day. It adds on a hint of colour to your face so you don’t look like you’re dead. (Although I’m probably dead inside.) Haa yang ni aku nak derhaka sikit dari drugstore sebab sekarang ni my new favourite is from Sephora which is Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush. Yes, the one yang orang asyik hype2 kan tu. It's really good! My face looks like a natural flush and tak rasa pun macam aku pakai blusher. Harga dia agak tercekik sikit tapi berbaloi bagi aku sbb you only need like two tiny dots and it last you the whole day! I used the shade Grace because I like the soft pink touch it gives.

Price: RM113

Lipstick

And finally, our last step is for the lips. My favourite is of course the Maybelline Powder Matte in the shade Touch of Nude. I am a bullet lipstick girlie. It has a creamy texture but it finish matte and also feels like powder. In a good way though.  I love it so much tapi dia selalu sold out! Everytime sale kena beli extra takut melepas. But anyone else rasa macam Maybelline dah mahal? Dulu lipstick ni RM20 lebih je now dah RM31.

Price: RM31.90

In conclusion, nak cantik ni mudah je. Tak perlu nak complicated steps yang ambik masa sampai berejam. You alls boleh ikut routine ni or kalau rasa one of the steps dalam ni korang nak exclude pun terpulang anda. Whether you're a busy mom, a student on-the-go, or simply someone who values efficiency, this quick makeup routine will become your go-to for effortless beauty. Remember, the key is to keep it simple, use high-quality products, and practice regularly to perfect your technique. So, give it a try and enjoy looking and feeling your best in no time!

Thank you for reading, see you in the next post ~