The secret(s) for making the most of no-makeup days

Makeup was perhaps the furthest thing from my mind while I was recovering from surgery over the past two weeks—but that doesn’t mean I wanted to look as miserable as I felt (at first). By post-op day three I was physically able to resume some semblance of a skincare routine, and pulling multi-tasking products that would help me put my best face forward not only for my family and visitors (and myself) was crossed off my pre-surgery checklist.

Since I’m never one to take the easy way out, I knew I needed one product for my eyes and one for my entire face (at the very least). Fortunately I had Natura Bisse’s Diamond Cocoon Sheer Eye on hand, and I give this tinted eye cream full credit for me not looking like sh*t even if I felt like it. Not only did it plump up the fine lines that five hours of general anesthesia made oh-so-much-more apparent, it also covered up my dark circles just as well as any concealer I have in my makeup drawer.

With my eyes covered, I needed something to restore life to my complexion as a whole—and SkinCeuticals’ Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 fit the bill perfectly. I re-purchased this long-standing favorite of mine about a month ago because the universal tint (courtesy of iron oxide) may help offset the potential damage caused by sitting in front of my computer for hours on end, as well as the UV rays I encounter when I actually venture out. The fast-absorbing fluid leaves a more even-toned, radiant finish without any greasiness (which made me feel less guilty about not doing my usual evening triple-cleanse).

Now that I’m back up and at ‘em (woohoo!) this super-streamlined skincare regimen is still perfect for Zoom-free WFH days—and I’m even good-to-go for errands with a few light swipes of mascara since most of my face is covered with a mask anyway. Even if I don’t necessarily need the extra time, it’s nice to know I can save it for later in the day when I’m sure to need it.