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10-Minute Travel Makeup: Berry Cheeks and Lips, and Glowing Skin on the Go

May 2nd, 2018 by Karen 23 Comments

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Travel makeup you can do in 10 minutes…in a moving car

All who wander are not lost, but if El Hub is at the helm, and we’re in our Mazda, chances are… 🙂 Haha! Kidding, babe! Sort of…

That man… OK, he was was born and raised on an island, so when he gets lost while driving, he instinctively seeks out the ocean and then hugs the coast. Now, if you do that on a small island, you’ll eventually get closer to where you need to go. (Granted, this technique works better on a small island like Oahu than it does when you’re driving in the middle of a huge state like California.)

And will he ever pull over and ask for directions? NOPE. Thank goodness for smart phones… Apple Maps has saved our marriage more than once!

Anyway, I’ve learned a thing or two about putting on makeup in cars, because, girl, I’m always putting on makeup in the car. (If I had a nickel for every time I nearly poked my eye out with a mascara brush on 880…)

Over the years and years and miles and miles, I’ve figured out a few helpful tricks that make the process easier and more efficient, and those tricks came in handy last weekend on our three-hour drive up to Redding.

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Fluffy cloud game on point
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The yellow wildflowers are out and working it.

These things are really helpful when you’re doing makeup in the car (or on a train, bus or plane, for that matter):

  1. Skip the brushes if you can. They just complicate things. Plus, you know that crack between the seat and the center console in the car? It’s a freaking black hole when it comes to makeup brushes. If you drop one in there on accident, kiss it goodbye. You’re not going to get it out until humanity learns how to fold space and time.
  2. Creams are key. You can apply creams with your fingers, so without brushes, and you don’t have to worry so much about spillage. On that note, try avoiding makeup that comes in jars or sifters because they’re messy. Makeup in pressed pans is OK, but there’s always a chance you’ll drop the pan and shatter it, and you’ll have to use a brush to apply.
  3. Choose products that have something attached to both ends. For example, a lip duo with a lipstick on one end and a lip liner on the other (like the berry lipstick/liner duo I use below from Wander Beauty). They’ll save a little space in your makeup bag and lighten your load a little.
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A quick glimpse of the North Bay from Highway 37 (which takes you into Napa)

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I wish it was this lush all year long.
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Wildflowers on display on I-5.
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Everything’s green right now! Normally these hills are brown.

I did this look with berry lips and cheeks and glowing skin in about 10 minutes in a moving car using mostly makeup specifically designed for travel, but of course you can always use whatever you have on hand. The products are by Wander Beauty, which is an up-and-coming cruelty-free makeup line out of New York (you can find them at Sephora).

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If you like makeup like NUDESTIX or Lilah B, then you might also like Wander Beauty’s travel-friendly products and less-is-more style.

Their less-is-more approach to makeup is to focus on products you can easily take with you as you wander the world, or, in my case, as you wander up and down I-5 in Central California.

Their stuff is also great for busy moms, students and professionals — basically anyone who wants to look polished but doesn’t have time to put in tons of elbow grease.

Let’s do this!

TOOLS (products I used are in italic)

  • A pearly champagne illuminating lotion (Wander Beauty Catch The Light Highlighter and Glowtion Duo)
  • A pearly champagne cream highlighter (Wander Beauty Catch The Light Highlighter and Glowtion Duo)
  • Concealer (Make Up For Ever Ultra HD in Y33 and Y41)
  • A brow pencil (Wander Beauty Frame Your Face Micro Brow Pencil in Dark Brown)
  • A matte berry cream blush (Wander Beauty On-The-Glow Blush and Illuminator in Berry Whisper/Nude Glow)
  • A creamy berry lipstick (Wander Beauty Lipsetter Dual Lipstick and Liner in On the Mauve)
  • A lengthening mascara (Tom Ford FullScreen Lash Mascara)

1. Apply a champagne pearly lotion all over bare skin

I just use my fingers to massage the lotion all over my face.

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Obligatory bare skin before shot!
wander beauty travel makeup pearly lotion
It looks shimmery, but once you work it in, it’s more of a fine pearl.

2. Even out your skin with concealer

Conceal dark circles if you have them, and even out any areas where you feel you want/need extra coverage on your face (try to keep as much of the pearly lotion peeking through as you can). I use my fingers to do this.

3. Highlight cheekbones with the pearly champagne cream highlighter

Feather out the edges with your fingers.

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Texture of this cream highlighter is similar to the NARS Multiples.

4. Fill in your brows

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Peep my partner in crime!

5. Blend berry cream blush to the apples of your cheeks.

Use your finger to smooth out the edges. Optional: tap a little blush on your lids to define your eyes.

wander beauty travel makeup berry cream blush
There’s a berry blush on one side and a peachy gold highlighter on the other. You can wear it on both your cheeks and eyes.
wander beauty travel makeup applying berry cream blush
HEYGIRLHEY

6. Apply a berry-colored lipstick to your lips

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This lipstick from Wander Beauty is full coverage.

7. Coat your lashes with mascara

8. Don your favorite baseball cap, put your hair in a low side pony, and you’re done!

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Grab a hat and go!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

10-Minute Travel Makeup: Berry Cheeks and Lips, and Glowing Skin on the Go / Originally published May 2nd, 2018

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  1. Sheila z says

    May 2nd, 2018 at 8:23 am

    Looking gorgeous, Karen! You’ve never mislead me — what’s the best eyebrow gel for really coarse, black brows? I keep getting targeted by Glossier on social media…

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 3rd, 2018 at 7:24 am

      Hi Sheila,

      Happy to help you. I’ve never tried Glossier Boy Brow, but I know a couple gals here love it. I have two that I use and love. The first is the clear brow gel from Benefit because it is NO JOKE. If you want your brow hairs to withstand a wind tunnel, this is the way to go. It will keep those suckers in place. I usually fill in mine first with MAC Brow Sculpt, then brush through with the gel. The second is Hourglass Arch Brow Gel. It’s not as intensely stiff as Benefit, but I like the level of pigment (just enough) and the good amount of hold. I have black brows and use Dark Brunette.

      Reply
      • Sheila says

        May 3rd, 2018 at 9:49 am

        Thank you so much! I’ve been following your blog from WAY back (maybe 2010? 2009?) and just want to say you are a ray of sunshine in my day. You were the person who got me hooked on MAC!

        Reply
        • Karen says

          May 3rd, 2018 at 3:36 pm

          You’re so welcome! I hope you find something you like. And if you don’t, I can hopefully steer you in a direction that will help.

          Thank you for reading the blog all this time… Man, the years fly by, don’t they?!

          Reply
  2. Rachel says

    May 2nd, 2018 at 8:29 am

    Beautiful scenery pics! When I lived in California I lived in Santa Rosa and Sacramento so it really brings back memories! And you look beautiful too!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 3rd, 2018 at 7:20 am

      Hi Rachel,

      The hills are so distinctive, aren’t they? When I think of Northern California, I always think of these hills, especially during the spring.

      Do you think you might ever move back here?

      Reply
  3. Kim says

    May 2nd, 2018 at 10:14 am

    Looks like a beautiful day for a road trip. 🙂 Of course, my fave pic is the peek-a-boo. I spotted that cutie pie immediately. HAHA! It’s nice to see all that green, too. Brace yourself, because it’s actually sunny and 80 degrees here today. We’re all in shock!

    Btw, I totally laughed about your makeup brush black hole. Reminds me of that Mayhem commercial with the buzzing “phone”. I love that thing. Hope you’re having a great week!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 3rd, 2018 at 7:19 am

      What?! Weren’t you just buried in a pile of snow?

      I feel like I haven’t talked to you in forever.

      Reply
      • Kim says

        May 3rd, 2018 at 8:35 am

        Isn’t it crazy?! And it’s 59 and raining today (with a supposed high of 66). It’s so unpredictable at this time of year. Not a great place to live for people with bad allergies or those who get migraines, etc, with changes in the weather.

        I know – it’s been so ridiculous. I feel like I’m still not caught up from mid-March. We had some excellent news at work which has made it twice as busy for me. And you know what it’s like at home – from one kids’ sport to the next! 🙂 At least once a day I say “oh, I have to tell Karen…” and hardly ever get here to catch up. I hope everything has been going well. I do try to read even when I’m not able to comment!

        Reply
        • Karen says

          May 3rd, 2018 at 8:41 am

          It’s been the same on this end of the country. Sunny one day and rainy the next!

          So happy that you had some good news at work, because when you’re busy the time goes by so fast, right? And it’s always great to get new challenges.

          How did the boys do in the hockey tournament?

          Reply
          • Kim says

            May 3rd, 2018 at 12:33 pm

            I agree – so much better than when it’s slow! Fingers crossed we both get some more sun and less rain!

            Oh, the poor things. They were a mediocre team and were put in a division with the eventual State Champs and Second place team. They did as well as they could but didn’t win a game. They did have a good time, though. 🙂 Now we’re into baseball season. I miss hockey desperately. HAHA!

          • Karen says

            May 3rd, 2018 at 3:26 pm

            Oh, that’s too bad. At least they were able to enjoy themselves. 🙂

            You’re one of the baseball coaches, right?

          • Kim says

            May 4th, 2018 at 7:54 am

            No, I don’t coach anymore, now that they’ve aged out. I did when they were in youth/county baseball and soccer but now they play High School (JV for soccer and baseball, Varsity for hockey because there is no JV hockey). It’s sort of nice to just sit and watch. I do miss those younger years, though. Do I tell you every 6 minutes to cherish? HAHA! I know you do – and you’ll be so glad for the pictures and videos. You’re terrific about that. I wish we’d been better when the boys were young. 🙂

          • Karen says

            May 4th, 2018 at 7:56 am

            Yes, and I’m definitely listening! Every time she begs to be picked up I remember what you said about holding them. Can you believe she’s already over half my size?! She’s apparently tall for her age (I’m sure it’ll level out eventually, but she’s LONG). I can’t believe she used to fit into the crook of my arm.

            So I take it with all these sports they don’t do band anymore?

          • Kim says

            May 7th, 2018 at 8:36 am

            I think you’ll be glad – they do grow so fast. Pretty soon it will be piggy backs, instead of on-the-hip. 🙂

            No, they aren’t able to do band with their full course schedule. At their school, band is a class so they practice during the school day and not after school as a group. One of the boys hasn’t had a study hall all year (even opposite gym because of science lab). I don’t think they miss the practicing part. 🙂 I keep hoping that they’ll pick something up on their own since they know the basics. One of them has a keyboard in his room and he does mess around with that (playing songs from the radio, etc). We had offered to get them private lessons if they wanted to but neither was interested in that. Too much like work! 🙂

  4. Ruchita says

    May 2nd, 2018 at 10:38 am

    This is so fun! I loved seeing a car tutorial. 🙂 The end result is really pretty and natural. I love it!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 3rd, 2018 at 7:19 am

      Thanks, Ruchita! I don’t know if it’s Tabs approved (probably not glamorous enough), but eh! He’ll have to deal.

      Reply
  5. Kristen says

    May 2nd, 2018 at 11:26 am

    That photo with Connor Claire peeking in from the back seat is too cute!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 3rd, 2018 at 7:41 am

      Thanks, Kristen. She’s the best co-pilot. 🙂

      Reply
  6. breyerchic04 says

    May 2nd, 2018 at 3:46 pm

    i have done my best ever eyeliner in the visor mirror of my car.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 3rd, 2018 at 7:18 am

      Hey, sometimes car looks are the best looks!

      Reply
  7. Chelsea says

    May 3rd, 2018 at 8:34 am

    Is Connor a backseat driver? LOL

    This is a nice look! I’ve been curious about Wander Beauty.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 3rd, 2018 at 8:43 am

      She takes after her mom, soo…. LOL!

      So far I really like the lipstick/liner duo. So pigmented and smooth, and easy to apply in a moving vehicle. I’ve also heard good things about the concealer and want to try it next.

      Reply

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