Realistic 5 MINUTE Everyday MAKEUP *TIMED* + How to Succeed at a Quick Face Every Time | Maya Galore, by Maya Galore on YouTube. 14 min.
- Video length
- 14 min
- Time to do it
- 5 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Set a timer for five minutes and lay out only the products you plan to use. Keeping the lineup small stops you from losing time deciding.
Fill in your brows with a thin pencil using short, light strokes. Follow your natural shape and focus on any sparse patches.
Apply foundation to the centre of your face and blend outward with a brush or damp sponge. Use thin layers so it sets fast.
Dot concealer under your eyes and over any spots, then tap it in with your finger or sponge. Don't sweep, or you'll wipe it off.
Press translucent powder over the concealer and your T-zone to lock the base in place. A light dusting is enough.
Sweep bronzer along your cheekbones, temples and jawline to add warmth and shape. Keep the strokes soft and blended.
Tap highlighter on the tops of your cheekbones and down the bridge of your nose. Use a small amount and build if needed.
Finish with lip gloss, then check the timer and touch up anything that looks uneven. Stop when the five minutes are up.
Tips and common mistakes
Prep your skin with moisturiser before you start so base products glide on instead of clinging.
Keep one go-to product per step and skip trends or extra layers when you're short on time.
Apply concealer after foundation so you don't blend it away, and set it right away with powder.
If you run over time, cut the highlight or bronzer step first rather than rushing your base.
Questions
Can I really do this in five minutes?
Yes, if you limit yourself to one product per step and skip extras like eyeshadow or contour. The timed routine in the video covers brows, base, powder, bronzer, highlight and lips.
Do I need the exact products listed?
No. Any brow pencil, foundation, concealer, powder, bronzer, highlighter and gloss you already own will work. Match shades to your skin tone rather than copying the brands.
What if my skin is dry or oily?
Dry skin benefits from a richer moisturiser before foundation, while oily skin may need a little more powder on the T-zone. Adjust the amount rather than adding new steps.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
