Sexy Makeup You Can Do Behind the Wheel

Last weekend I met my friend Lisa for brunch. In typical fashion, I had woken up, thrown my hair into one these messy-chic ponies, and hopped in the car. I arrived wearing the yoga pants I slept in (classy, I know) and no makeup.

Lisa showed up looking just about the same -- except she had a full face of makeup on and looked decidedly cuter than I did. Um, wasn't this breaking a cardinal rule of brunch: No waking up early to primp? Her response: She did all her makeup in the car, at stoplights, using this advice. I was intrigued.

I've always been wary of beautifying while driving, but Lisa assured me it was easy and reasonably safe (as long as the car isn't moving). Here are her top tips. Check out more expert tips for doing your makeup behind the wheel here.

1. Stick with compact foundation -- way less messy than liquid or loose powder.

2. Multi-use cheek and lip products are a lifesaver. You can apply this one on your eyelids, apples of your cheeks, and lips and you're practically done.

3. Wait until you're fully stopped to try anything as ambitious as eyeliner or mascara. Eye injuries are painful and the exact opposite of sexy.


Confession time: Do you do your makeup in your car? Got any tips to make it easier?


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