What’s sculpted, simple to do, and leaves you glowing all over? Meet the 60-Second Face, Milk Makeup’s signature look created using our best makeup sticks. Expressing yourself through easy-to-use, good-for-skin formulas is simpler than ever thanks to our newly-expanded lineup of makeup sticks—from the cool-toned Sculpt Stick to our latest Lip + Cheek shade extensions.
Makeup sticks are incredibly convenient. Not only does their creamy, blendable format make application a breeze, but they’re also portable and perfect for when you’re on the go. “I love a stick for travel,” says Milk Makeup Director of Artistry Sara Wren. “It’s much smaller, and a solid formula is a safer bet in your carry-on.”
Simply put: With our best makeup sticks on hand, along with these expert tips, you’ll be able to nail a 60-Second Face in no time. Permission to hit snooze again, granted.
Step 1: Create your base
While you can go bare-faced if you prefer, our makeup sticks work best with a complexion product as a base. Why? They’re easier to blend this way. That’s especially true if you’re using our Sculpt Stick or Matte Bronzer for a dimensional effect.
“Sculpting without a proper base underneath—which can be sheer, medium, or full coverage—will look incomplete and lose the effect,” says Sara. Keeping with the stick theme? Try our Flex Foundation Stick for medium coverage with a natural finish.
Step 2: Start with sculptingOnce you’ve set your base, contour comes next. “This helps create the shape of the face and helps inform the best placement for bronzer, blush, and highlighter—in that order,” says Sara. Unlike bronzer, which has a warming effect, our cool-toned Sculpt Stick adds definition and enhances the natural shadows of your face. To apply Sculpt Stick, “do a soft sculpt or ‘baby contour’ by applying it to temples, hollows of cheeks, under the lower lip line, and through the crease on eyes,” Sara says, noting that beginners might want to dot on the product instead of swiping it—it makes for more seamless blending. “Buff out with a sponge or brush, using small motions so you don’t lose the definition of the sculpt placement.” Step 3: Bring on the bronzerTo complement your contour, add warmth to skin with the Matte Bronzer stick. “It’s the most natural way to get that bronzed look without any harsh, unblended lines,” Sara says. “I love to take it in a ‘W’ shape across my cheeks and nose and then softly around the jaw and hairline—then blend.” To help you make the most of our best-selling Matte Bronzers, we’ve introduced three new shades to accommodate all skin tones. “Dazed, a light bronze, is great for very fair or fair clients who find traditional bronzers too warm or orange,” Sara says. “Blitzed and Spaced are designed for deep and very deep skin tones that find traditional bronzer shades too light or chalky.” |
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Step 4: Bust out the blushWhile we love a good liquid blush (looking at you, Bionic Blush), sometimes a cream blush is your best bet. “Cream formulas, like Lip + Cheek, are a great medium to work with, since they blend easily and the pigment is super buildable. It works whatever your skill level is,” Sara says. Plus, there are brand-new shades to choose from, including Smirk (the shimmering sibling to the best-selling, dusty rose Werk), Muse, a bold burgundy, and Enigma, a rosy beige. Depending on the vibe you’re going for, you can apply your blush in various areas on your face. Pop it “higher on the cheek to create a more angular look, or right on the apples of cheeks for a youthful glow,” says Sara. Either way, just dab, blend, and you’re done. Step 5: Add a highlightAs the last step for the complexion, “top your cheeks, nose, and the Cupid’s bow with highlighter,” Sara says. “Depending on the level of glow I am going for, I’ll grab Highlighter in Lit for more of the wet glow, or Highlighter in Turnt for a super-glittery, fun sparkle.” What makes Highlighter so nice to use is that the pearlescent, nourishing formula is super versatile; feel free to apply it just about anywhere. For instance, “they make amazing eyeshadow toppers and can look very glossy and soft worn alone on the eyes,” says Sara. |
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Step 6: Don’t skip the lips
Glowing, dewy skin is at the heart of the 60-Second Face, but it wouldn’t be complete without the lips—which is where the latest shades of Lip + Cheek come back into play. Take, for instance, Enigma. “Enigma is a gorgeous beige-rose with a clear base, so it blends super well across many skin tones,” says Sara, who likes to top it with Electric Glossy Lip Plumper in Buzzed or Pumped. For more drama, “Muse is that true, deep burgundy—imagine that classic flushed lip and cheek,” she says.
And with that, you’re officially a pro at the 60-Second Face. Our best makeup sticks are crazy easy to use and make putting together a look fast as hell.
Meet the Expert:
Sara Wren (she/her) is the Director of Artistry at Milk Makeup. In her role, she does all the makeup artistry and direction for our Milk Makeup global campaigns, educates the staff and field team on application methods, stars in the brand’s social media videos, and travels to different markets spreading Milk Makeup’s good vibes. When she’s not on set, Sara loves experimenting with DIY hair colors, eating tacos, watching basketball, and scouring for vintage cosmetics to add to her impressive collection.
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