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A 5 minute make-up routine for busy moms

NEW MODERN MOM

10/29/25

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Written by:

Barbara Mighdoll

This post is in partnership with Jones Road Beauty. I only endorse products I believe in.

As a mom of two and entrepreneur, my mornings are always a sprint. I’m usually packing lunches, double-checking meetings for the day, and trying to get everyone out the door on time. 

But I still want to feel put together, because it really does set the tone for how I show up. I don’t have 15 minutes for a full makeup routine, so I stick to a handful of high-quality Jones Road Beauty products that give me a polished, effortless look in under five minutes. It's quick enough to do before the kids are up or throw into my work bag to do right before my first meeting of the day.

Step 1: Build a solid, even base

Starting with an easy base is a necessity. And these two products give you that no-makeup makeup feel.

Just Enough Tinted Moisturizer This Tinted Moisturizer is so good, it quickly became my favorite… and I have tried a lot. It evens out my skin tone without being heavy at all.

The Face Pencil This is the perfect buildable concealer. I was blessed with dark circles under my eyes from an early age (got to love genetics) so I’ve been wearing concealer for as long as I can remember, and am very picky. This one goes on smoothly, provides strong coverage without being cakey or emphasizing wrinkles.

Step 2: Add dimension 

The Miracle Balm is a highlighter, blush, and bronzer all in one and it really does live up to the “genius in a pot” hype. I use one shade to give my face a little color and definition, and it takes seconds to apply.

I love the Pinky Bronze shade for a sunkissed look, and I apply it with the Everything Brush on the apples of my cheeks and the high points of my face for a hit of color and natural highlight.

Step 3: All about the eyes

Focusing on my eyes always makes the biggest difference in how I feel heading into the day.

The Brow Gel Brows really do frame the face, and this brow gel both adds color for definition and keeps mine in place with a natural texture look that doesn’t ever feel crunchy or stiff. 

The Gel Eyeliner in Black + The Precision Eyeliner Brush This combo is for when I have meetings. The liner goes on smooth, and the brush helps create a soft, subtle wing in seconds. The pigment is soft, not harsh, so it's great for a day-time look.

The Mascara One coat gives my lashes that lifted, wide-awake look without the clumps or mid-day smudge situation. I love the curved applicator.

Step 4: Finish with a lip

A quick swipe of The Lippie Stick and I’m out the door. I use the shade Me and it’s the perfect everyday neutral. I’m obsessed.

The 3-product rush routine

If I only have one minute (literally), I just use:

The Face Pencil + The Brow Gel in Light Brunette  + The Mascara

And that’s it. A quick, fresh-faced routine I can pull off in the car that makes me feel my best in seconds.

Jones Road has become my go-to for a clean, easy makeup routine that actually works for real life.

I’m in a season where makeup needs to be quick and feel like me. I love having just a few go-to products that give me a natural, pulled-together look. It’s still me, just with a little extra.

✅ Simple, no-fuss products that work for real life

✅ Designed for all skin types, ages, and tones

✅ Perfect for creating a natural, everyday look

✅ No phthalates, sulfates, PEGs, petrolatum, EDTA, or BPA

✅ Made without over 2,200 potentially harmful ingredients

✅ Created by makeup legend Bobbi Brown with clean beauty in mind

Use my code to get a free Cool Gloss on all orders over $85! – NMM

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