Trending 22nd January 2026 by Stellar Magazine

Face in Five: The Natural Makeup Edit that Fits in Your Purse

A gorgey look on the go

In a world of overcomplicated routines and overflowing makeup bags, this is a reminder that less really is more.

This is makeup stripped back to its most effortless form – five multitasking essentials designed to enhance, not conceal.

Created for women on the move, this five-minute routine delivers fresh skin, softly defined features and a natural glow that works just as well at your desk as it does on a date or a night out.

Here’s our essential products for a face in five: the natural makeup edit that fits right in your purse.

Step 1 : The Perfect Tint

Great makeup starts with great skin, and Sculpted by Aimee’s Hydra-tint Tinted Moisturiser delivers just enough coverage to even things out while keeping the complexion believable.

It blurs redness, softens tone and leaves skin looking fresh rather than finished. Apply with fingertips, focusing on the centre of the face and blending outward. The result? Skin that looks like yours, just better, whether you’re heading to work or straight out for the evening.

Sculpted by Aimee Hydra Tint- Moisturising Tinted Serum 4.0 – €27.45

Step 2 : Brows Without Borders

Brows don’t need to be bold to make an impact. With Benefit’s Gimme Brow+ Volumising Gel, it’s all about enhancing what’s already there.

A quick sweep through the brows adds texture, definition and just the right amount of hold, keeping everything in place without stiffness. The finish is effortless and lived-in – the kind of brow that works from morning meetings to evening plans without ever feeling overdone.

Benefit Gimme Brow Volumising Eyebrow Gel – €31

Step 3 : Cheek This Out

A touch of colour is all it takes to breathe life into the face, and rhode’s Pocket Blush does it beautifully. Its creamy texture melts into the skin for a natural, skin-like glow.

Shades like ‘Sleepy Girl’ or ‘Freckle’ give a soft, everyday flush, while deeper hues can warm the cheeks for evening looks. Tap it onto the apples of the cheeks and blend upward with your fingertips for an effortless, “I woke up like this” radiance.

rhode skin the Pocket Blush Set – €180

Step 4 : Pout It Out

Lips take centre stage here, and KASH Beauty’s Lip Oil delivers that elusive nonchalance. The finish is glossy yet diffused, giving lips a hydrated, almost blurred look that feels instinctive rather than applied.

With a wide array of shades to choose from, ‘Bliss’ offers a whisper of sheen that enhances the natural lip tone, clean and understated, ‘Vintage Rose’ brings a soft, muted warmth, while ‘Bloodmoon’ adds depth and attitude, a sheer, inky tint that sharpens the face without the commitment of a matte lip.

KASH Beauty Lip Oil and Lip Liner – €25

Step 5 : Lash Out, Gently

The eyes get their moment without stealing the show, and L’Oréal’s Telescopic Mascara is the secret weapon. Its precision brush hugs each lash, stretching and separating with a feather-light touch, creating length that looks unreal yet entirely natural.

One swipe wakes up the eyes, a second adds drama. No clumps, no heavy layering, just a subtle push that opens the gaze.