The beauty routine that takes just a minute but may make a big difference to your finished make-up look
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A great make-up routine doesn't have to involve countless products or take lots of time. Adding just one step before, and another after, your make-up can help your finished look be its best.
Busy mornings often mean cutting corners, especially when it comes to beauty. But, this can mean having a less polished look that doesn’t last as long either. So, spending less than a minute on a little extra prep could be time well spent.
To get the best possible make-up, there are two steps worth adding to your routine - apply a primer before you apply and then finish with a setting spray once everything is in place.
One of the best-known and affordable options for the first step is the e.l.f. Cosmetics Power Grip Primer, the brand's bestselling gel-based primer that has become a cult favourite among beauty lovers. Designed to help grip make-up and smooth skin, it's infused with hydrating hyaluronic acid and can be applied after your moisturiser and before foundation.
Once you've finished applying your make-up, the second step is just as quick. The Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray is designed to help set make-up for long-lasting wear while leaving behind a fresh, dewy finish. Before using it, simply shake the bottle to activate the bi-phase formula, then mist lightly over your face.
If you're new to both products, the Power Grip Stick & Set Duo offers the easiest way to get started. It combines the bestselling primer and setting spray in one bundle, making it simple to build a two-step routine that's suitable for everyday wear, holidays, weddings, festivals and other summer plans.
The best part is that neither step adds much time to your morning. In well under a minute, you've prepped your skin before applying makeup and finished your routine with a setting spray designed to help keep your look looking and feeling fresh.
If you've been looking for a simple way to upgrade your beauty routine without investing in lots of new products, this affordable two-step routine from e.l.f. Cosmetics could be a great place to start.
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✨ e.l.f.’s cult-favourite Power Grip Primer is the beauty hero behind the “grip, set, go” routine, helping smooth skin and give makeup something to cling to before festivals, weddings, holidays, day parties and long summer plans.
💚 Regular users can stock up with the Jumbo Power Grip Primer, while the Power Grip Stick & Set Duo keeps things brilliantly simple: grip it first with primer, then set it with Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray for long-lasting wear and a fresh, dewy finish.
🎪 For anyone building a festival beauty kit, the Power Grip family is all about making your base routine feel easy, affordable and event-ready, with options including the 4% Niacinamide primer and Rosé Setting Spray for shoppers who already know this range has serious beauty-bag energy.
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