The 10-Minute Makeup Must-Haves series shows off some of *the best* makeup for speedy (but sensational!) skin, eyes, cheeks and lips.
I swear to you…I don’t just love the Clinique Lots O’ Latte ($18.50) cream shadow stick because it’s named after a coffee drink, although that might have a bit to do with it.
Mostly, I like wearing this semi-sheer neutral golden taupe because it makes my lids glow with a lovely luminous sheen.
If Fuller Fudge is my Clinique cream shadow for sultry and smoky lids, then Lots O’ Latte is the one I wear for polished and professional. Like with Fuller Fudge, when you swipe it directly on your lids, then quickly blend it with your finger or a fluffy domed brush like a 217, then add liner and mascara, your eye makeup is DONE.
I think it totally works well for big nights out, too. Just add false lashes and a bright lip. Side note: You can pretty much wear it with any warm or cool lipstick of your choice, which is another added bonus.
My eyelids are dry, and when I wear Lots O’ Latte, I get about eight hours of wear with the shadow slowly fading over the course of the day. It’ll disappear a little into my crease, but I’m fine with that because even though it gets a little faded, it doesn’t look messy to me. Plus, I like how even more luminous my lids look as the day goes on. If your lids are oily, though, set it with a powder eye shadow to keep it from moving. MAC Satin Taupe looks great with it, as do the golden browns from my quad crush, Estée Lauder Defiant Nude.
You may have noticed that I’ve been talking about Clinique makeup a lot lately. This is because, basically, I feel like I’ve unearthed a buried treasure trove of great makeup for quickie 10-minute looks that has been there all along, but I just never really understood the power of the products until now!
There are so many brands out there coming up in the minimal makeup space in the wake of all the “Instagram much-ness” over the last few years, with brands like Wander Beauty and NUDESTIX putting the focus firmly on products designed to help you get your face paint on quickly, while creating a polished look. Clinique is the O.G., though.
You can find Lots O’Latte at Clinique in the permanent line, where it’s $18.50 a stick.
Seriously, run and grab it. It’s beautiful!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
I use to use there skin care line back when our kids were still young and we both were going thru divorces so I had gotten away from it all together.
My question is does it have any gluten or soy or dairy as I’m celisc and have those other two as allergies. Hard to find good brands reasonably priced. Have found pixi love love love a hidden hem and nude by nature another love but would love more variety. Thanks
Clinique is perfect for quick, but polished looks, I agree.
I love shadow sticks for quick-polished looks! My current favorite is the Nudestix in copper foil, a tiny warmer than this one from clinique and super long wearing!
I totally share the same love from this brands that bring some easy-to-use products. I am a little bit tired of over done make up from instagram and youtube, and I feel like a fresh look with a few cherry-picked products looks so much better! I am investing much more in brands that offer this kind of product, and one example is It cosmetics. they make a ton of good skin products in a lot of shades that look natural, last all day and have good ingredients.
I had a lot of Clinique back in the day – skin and makeup. I think I told you that I really liked a sample of their Moisture Surge that I tried recently (the pink with the bubbles). If you can get past the texture, which is like popping caviar in gel on your face, I think you’d dig it. 🙂
If it makes you feel any better about lipstick in the toilet, one of my nieces slammed her cell phone in the car door this weekend. (It’s bent, but it still works.) How does one even do that? These kids of mine….
Thank you for swatching Lots of Latte for us. I was about to buy Fuller Fudge, but now I’m thinking it may be a touch too dark for every day wear with my light skin. I may be happier with Latte.
I love Clinique because of how sensitive my skin and eyes are! And I do tend toward natural, polished looks.
Hey Karen! Unrelated to the pretty eyeshadow… I’ve been reading your blog for awhile, maybe 10 years or so? Your skin looks so amazing, you haven’t aged at all 🙂 Perhaps you’ve addressed previously, but do you have any skincare must haves atm? Many thanks!!
Ooooo girl this look is so saucy, I love it! I’m so here for this new minimal makeup era we’re heading into — bring on all the gloriously creamy multi-functioning products!