With the sun quickly setting on long, leisurely days lounging poolside and back to school right about the corner, it’s time to study up on some quick, easy and fabulous makeup tips. Alison Raffaele has the ABCs and 123s of a routine that lets even the busiest teens get through home room, lunch hour, soccer practice and homework looking picture perfect. She’ll teach you there’s no reason to take extra minutes—that you would much rather be spending catching a few extra Zzzzs— to look flawless and radiant all day long. Just take note of Alison’s tips and latest products, and we’re sure you’ll head straight to the head of the class.

1. Start by getting organized—this is the biggest time saver! Separate out makeup and tools you use everyday into one pile, your “special occasion” makeup into a second pile and anything you never use into a “give- or toss-away pile.”

Your everyday makeup needs to be stored in a way that is easily accessible to you when and where you regularly apply your makeup. Do you apply your makeup in the bathroom each morning? Then a shallow drawer or small makeup case would be a good choice. Apply your makeup on the run? Then a well-organized makeup bag may be a better option. Try storing your special occasion makeup in a separate case that can be stored out of the way when you aren’t using it.

2. Get a jump start on your day with Face Forward Primer: Acne Response, which combines a traditional foundation primer for smooth and long-lasting makeup application with mineral-based SPF 15, a powerful antioxidant complex and oil and acne control benefits in one quick and easy-to-use product.

3. The right concealer can make four hours of sleep look like eight—and what busy teen doesn’t need that?! Try my True Concealer, available in seven skin tone-true shades and you won’t know how you ever lived without it.

4. Great eyebrows can totally wake up a face with a minimal amount of makeup. If you are unsure of how to make the most of your brows, find a pro in your area who can teach you how to get yours in tip-top shape—just be sure to communicate how much maintenance is realistic for your lifestyle.

~Alison Raffaele

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