SAPPHIRE SECRETS: Makeup Tips for the Traveling Professional Woman

In the fast-paced world of business, maintaining a polished and professional appearance is often as important as delivering that powerful pitch or closing a critical deal. Especially for any women who, like me are now fabulously over 40, balancing the height of their careers with the demands of travel and families, time is such a luxurious commodity. For many of our real estate agent clients, lawyers, and female business mavens, they need simple yet effective beauty routines that keep up with their dynamic schedules. In this post, we offer makeup tips that cater to your busy lifestyle and help you look your best – effortlessly, efficiently, and on-the-go.

Streamlining Your Makeup Bag: Essentials for Every Professional Woman

The first rule of travel-friendly beauty is to keep it simple and compact. A well-curated makeup bag contains versatile products that serve multiple purposes, reducing weight and saving space, especially if you’re flying interstate. Here are some essentials:

• BB Cream or Tinted Moisturiser: A mixture of hydration, moderate coverage, and sometimes even sun protection, these products are perfect for creating a smooth base with a single application.

• Multi-Stick Products: Look for blushes that double as lip colour or eyeshadows that can be used to fill in brows. Multi-sticks are the Swiss Army knives of the makeup world.

• Miniature Palettes: Opt for smaller palettes that offer a range of eyeshadows or contour shades, giving you the ability to dress up or down your look.

• Travel-Sized Mascara and Eyeliner: Keep your eyes looking bright and alert with miniature versions of your favourite eye makeup.

• Setting Powder or Spray: Ensure your makeup stays put from morning meetings to evening networking with a good setting product.

“Jules Rule #1” – Go Solid: Whenever possible, opt for solid versions of products, like solid perfumes or foundation sticks to avoid any spills. Many brands offer travel-sized versions of their products also which is perfect for keeping your luggage weight in check!

Remember, the key is to choose products that you trust, that are long-lasting, and that will give you a fresh look all day long.

Quick and Effective Makeup Routines

When you’re on the move, time is of the essence. Establishing a quick and effective makeup routine is critical. Here’s a universal five-minute routine that can come to your rescue:

1. Prep Your Skin: Start with a clean face and apply a BB cream or tinted moisturiser for light coverage and hydration.
2. Eyes on the Prize: Define your eyes quickly with a swipe of mascara and a stroke of eyeliner.
3. Blush and Glow: Use a multi-stick to add colour to your cheeks and lips simultaneously.
4. Set and Go: A light dusting of setting powder and/or a spritz of setting spray will make sure your look lasts.
5. Last-Minute Touch-Ups: Keep concealer and lippy handy for any unexpected blemishes, under-eye shadows or lip shade fade.

Tricks for Transitioning from Day to Night

Business professionals often face the challenge of transitioning from a day at the office or conference to an evening event. Here are some tips to easily transform your day look to an evening one:

• Smoky Eye: Pack a dark eyeshadow to add drama to your look by smudging it along your lash line and into the crease.

• Bold Lip: Swap out your daytime lip colour for something bold and striking like a red or berry shade.

• Highlight: Apply a subtle highlighter to the high points of your face (i.e. cheek and brow bones) for an instant glow-up.

Long-Lasting Makeup for Long Days

For those marathon days filled with back-to-back appointments or meetings, your makeup needs to keep pace. Long-lasting formulas are your best friends. Liquid lipsticks, waterproof eyeliners, and 24-hour wear foundations can be game-changers. Additionally, blotting papers or a compact mirror for quick check-ins can certainly also be a lifesaver.

Conclusion

Being a traveling professional woman doesn’t mean you have to compromise on looking your best. With the right tools and a strategic approach to your beauty routine, you can face every work event with confidence. Remember, in business as in makeup, it’s all about presenting the best version of yourself.

Parting Tips

Invest in good quality, travel-sized containers. They not only help you pack smarter but also ensure that you don’t have to leave your favourite products behind due to any size or weight constraints.

Make sure to practice your travel makeup routine at home to ensure efficiency when you’re actually on the road. You’ll feel prepared, polished, and ready to take on the world!

Remember, these tips are not set in stone. Adapt them to your preferences, skin type, and schedule of course. The goal is to enhance your natural beauty in the shortest amount of time, so you can focus on what you do best – shining in your profession!

If you have a billion makeup products and really don’t have a clue what to do with them, don’t forget you can always reach out to me as your Sapphire MHC Stylist for your own personalised online makeup tutorial- anywhere, anytime you’re stuck – I’ve got you.

Take care,

Jules & Team Sapphire 😊