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I work in Banking/finance. And I too have to get up early between 5:45am to 6am. I stay away from looking "sparkly" or "dewy". My goal is to look energetic and AWAKE -because I am NOT a morning person and I'm usual still half asleep when I roll into the office.

I try to go for a fresh, bright face with minimal makeup (frankly its uncomfortable working 10 hour days with a face full of makeup). I use Mac Studio Fix or Lise Watier's Teint Mousse foundation on areas needed and sometimes concealor. Then I usually finish my face by dusting MAC Select Sheer Loose powder. As for blush, anything matt/ slightly shimmery and in moderation.

On my eyes I stick to a lot of neutrals/browns (I know boring). I wear combination of bare canvas paint, shroom, woodwinked, tempting, sunnydaze pigment and some other non MAC brands that are in the rose, taupey shade ( <3 my Revlon Caramel Crush e/s). When I have a bit more time I line the top of my eyes with Graphic Brown or B&G f/l. Oh almost forgot, I never leave home without curled lashes.

Finally for lips, being asian C30/c35 I wear reds, and rose/mauve shades. Nothing too pinky and since I'm usually running late (hit the snooze button too many times) red lips is my quick & easy way to brighten up the face. I apply red lipsticks with a lipbrush to make the colour more sheer and then I top a modest amount of gloss or balm to finish.

Hmm, it sounds very similar to your routine...I don't know if I was any help Oh and on Friday's I like to get away with a bit more