Barista Prima Coffeehouse K-Cup (aka my AM must-have) and Revlon lipstick in Red Coral

Poll: What’s The One Makeup Item You Won’t Leave The House Without?

We’ve all been there. You’re running super late and have all of five minutes to pull yourself together before heading out the door. This usually involves shower-skipping, questionable fashion sense (as in what was I thinking with this outfit?!?) and a fraction of our usual makeup.

Me? When I’m pressed for time my go-to’s include coffee (yes, I’m one of these people that would die before leaving the house fully caffeinated) and red lipstick. No matter the hair color, skin tone, or lack of all other makeup, I believe red lips can instantly make a gal look put together and magically take her from just-rolled-out-of-bed to polished-and-ready (it’s like insta-glam in a tube)!

So what about you? When you’re running late, what’s the ONE makeup item you wouldn’t dream of leaving the house without wearing, readers? Mascara? Eyeliner? Foundation? Blush? Share your comments below!

Dana

Mine would definitely be foundation!
- Sasha
  
  As in an “all-in-one” foundation (i.e. concealer + foundation + powder + SPF)? Genius pick!
Jackie

That’s tough :) Can I pick two? Lipstick and mascara (or else my eyes are non existant :)
- Sasha
  
  I hear you on the non-existent eyes thing!
http://www.peaceloveandglitter.com Kayla @ Peace Love and Glitter

Tinted moisturizer with SPF!
- Sasha
  
  Ooooh, good pick!
https://www.mybeautysociety.com/sheenae Sheena Edwards

Eye Liner (of course) and my Beauty Society Lip Glisten (I’m addicted).
- Sasha
  
  What type of eye liner is your can’t-live-without? Gel? Liquid? Pencil? Dying to know as I just tried gel and need some expertise in the area ;)
http://Narcissista.me Becca

For me it’s Cle de Peau Lipgloss #4. I’ve hit that point in life where I hide my naked eyes by just throwing on sunglasses.

Becca
- Sasha
  
  Ooooh, will have to check into this lipgloss of yours ;)
http://www.rednotebotanica.com Raulla S. Mitchell

Red lipstick, no contest. From fire engine to darker blue-reds, it’s the one product I reach for to add color to a very pale complexion, and feel like I’ve made some effort before putting myself out there to the world.