10 minute make-up cheats promise clock-beating beauty

TIME is a precious commodity in the mornings. When you’re running out of the door, sipping black coffee, experimenting with make-up can fall way down the list of priorities.

But whether it’s a statement eye or bright lips, focusing on one key feature doesn’t have to hugely disrupt your routine — and this is precisely what make-up artist Boris Entrup is out to prove.

His new book, 10 Minute Make-up, shows you how to go from bare-faced to beautiful, as seen pictured here, with minimal products and time.

Here, Entrup outlines how to create three key looks against the clock. Set your stopwatch now...

SOFT ROMANCE

Think gentle rose glow with soft peachy-pink tones.

* Eyeshadow: Apply a peachy-toned eyeshadow with a large, rounded brush over the upper lid. When the eye is open, the colour should be just visible. The highest point of the eyeshadow should be above the pupil.

* Highlights: Using a lighter shade of eyeshadow, highlight the inner corner of the eye. Along the lower lash line, apply colour from the inner corner only as far as the pupil.

* Blusher: Apply powder blusher to the centre of the cheekbone. Blend it upwards to the hairline, then downward to blend in edges. If there is a line, smooth it over with your finger.

* Lipstick: For a natural look, choose a shade similar to your lip colour.

PRO TIP: Apply blusher sparingly and then thoroughly blend it in for a youthful look. Delicate pink shades are suited to those with fair skin and blonde/brown hair. In contrast, soft brown shades of blusher are ideal for those with dark skin and darker hair/eye colours.

PERFECT LINE

Make an instant statement with an exaggerated cat eye.

* Eyeliner: Draw the line from the inner corner of the eye to the pupil, then from the outer corner of the eye to the pupil. Make a dot for the end of the winged tip and fill in with eyeliner.

* Powder: Apply cream blusher before using powder, then use translucent powder to get rid of any shiny spots on the nose, forehead and chin.

* Lipstick: Using your finger, apply glossy lipstick. You can also use a lip brush.

* Highlights: Using a second, lighter shade of lipstick creates a great plumping effect. Dab it on, but only apply to the centre of your lips.

PRO TIP: Eyebrows when they’re properly plucked and brushed give the face a new shape and contour.

RED LIPS

Pick your favourite red and create a pout with major impact.

* Eyeshadow: Apply a neutral eyeshadow over the upper lid with a rounded brush. Blend in the eyeshadow above the eye crease so the colour fades up to the bottom of the brow line.

* Mascara: Apply layers of mascara to the upper lashes.

* Lip outline: To draw the outline more easily, rest your hand on your chin. To draw an even outline, make sure you hold the pencil straight.

* Lipstick: Carefully fill in the outline with lipstick, using a lip brush, and follow the outline. Blot lipstick, dust the lips with powder, and reapply the lipstick for longevity.

PRO TIP: You don’t have to follow your lip line exactly — use a lip brush to improve small imperfections.

* 10-Minute Make-up by Boris Entrup is published by DK, €14.99. From May 1.