When it comes to mascara, this is what you do: you wait for the red lights and zebra crossings when the car is not in motion, and grab your Maybelline New York The Falsies Lash Lift Washable Mascara Eye Makeup in Blackest Black, $11.99. You need to account for the possibility that you may arrive at your destination even quicker than you thought. When doing your makeup in the backseat of an Uber ride, you want maximum impact within the smallest of timeframes, and you need to have a balanced result i.e. both eyes evenly done at the same moment. You also want to avoid accidentally stabbing yourself in the eye with the mascara brush should there be sudden changes in the smoothness of your ride. The way to achieve this is to work in increments: you don't wait to finish one eye completely before you get on the other one, but rather you repeat the motion immediately as it happens. Start in the middle, as that will create the most impact and take on the majority of the lashes at once. Resist the urge to finish, and repeat the motion on the other eye. Dig into the bottom of the lashes, with a bit of force move the brush left to right and upward in a few swift moves. Repeat on the other side. When the moment permits or you anticipate enough stability to feel secure, go into the outer and inner corners to cover all the lashes. Repeat on the other side. You may even want to go in for a second coat now that you're a pro at this!
Don't do neon colors (especially if you're a beginner at this) or any shades that require spotless precision in application. Instead, opt for earth or muted colors, with or without shimmer. Obviously, the most practical of all variations for eyeshadow is the eyeshadow stick. You'll love the It Cosmetics Superhero No-Tug Waterproof Eyeshadow Stick, $25, for its easy-glide, blendable formula which is also very forgiving when you need to edit your placement. The shade range is spot-on for us for this, and the Gallant Gold here will look chic across all skin tones, especially against the black of the mascara.
Avoid liquid or other formulas that may require you to get your hands dirty. In these situations, your best blush will be the pressed, compact blush which comes with a mini brush. Physicians Formula Powder Palette Multi-Colored Blush in Blushing Berry, $15.06, has a soft formula with a slight shimmer finish, providing you with a bit of a highlighter kick. The color carousel makes it easy for you to create a custom look and adjust the color intensity based on your mood or outfit on a particular day.
Again, avoid shades or textures that will show every teeny tiny imperfection; soft, blurry effect lipsticks are not only hot at the moment, but they also allow for a sultry but finished look. M.A.C. Powder Kiss Lipstick, $26, is a moisturizing matte, available with and without shimmer, with a texture that is easy to work with regardless of the instability that comes with a car in motion. Mull It Over is one of their bestselling shades, and it will have lips looking healthy and gorgeous, winter or summer.
Don't. Even. Attempt. Unless it's to test your skills and you're not on your way anywhere but home. If you must, opt for pen-form eyeliner or a gel eye pencil, but do be careful not to poke yourself in the eye in the process. Kulfi Kajal Eyeliner, $20, is a retractable, waterproof, drag-proof, smooth-applying kajal that does come in black, but we love their super-wearable, fashion colors which are great for accents, like the Rain Check here.
