Updated on March 25th, 2025
I usually share a Valentine’s Day makeup look on my blog, and I thought it would be fun to do a makeup challenge this year. There are different variations of this challenge such as the 5 minute and 10 minute makeup challenge, but I want to try the variation I saw on NikkieTutorials‘ channel where she did a half-face makeup look in 60 minutes and the other half in 6 minutes. I will put my own spin on the challenge by doing my whole face for each time limit and using pink and red-toned makeup for Valentine’s Day.
Since I was inspired by Nikkie to do the challenge, I am going to use the NikkieTutorials x Beauty Bay Palette. There are some pretty pink and red shades that would work well for a Valentine’s Day look.
6 Minute Makeup Look
For the 6 minute look, I knew I would not have enough time to go all out and I made a plan beforehand of what kind of look I was going for. Before I began the timer, I had picked out the products that I knew I could use quickly and still have a full face of makeup. Once I picked out the products, I started the timer and began with the Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer and the Fenty Beauty Primer. Since primer does take a little time to dry, I decided it would be good to prime my eyes and face at the same time. I then went in with my finger and used the Pride shade from the NikkieTutorials x Beauty Bay Palette all over my lid. I then used a brush and put Mikai in my crease and outer corner.
After I was done applying the primers and eyeshadow, I had 4 minutes left and moved on to my face makeup. For my face, I figured it would take too long to use concealer and foundation, so I used the Tarte Tarteguard instead, which is a tinted moisturizer. I then set the tinted moisturizer with the Danessa Myricks Setting Powder, and by then I had 3 minutes left. From there I applied the Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush and blended it out, applied the Tarte Lights, Cameras, Lashes Mascara, and finally applied the NYX Butter Gloss. I had less than a minute left, and I touched up the eyeshadow and set my makeup with setting spray.
Overall, I think the makeup looks nice. There is definitely more I wish I could do such as spend more time on the eyeshadow and use a full-coverage foundation, but given that I only had 6 minutes, I think it turned out pretty well. Normally when I only have a few minutes to get ready, I use the NYX Powder Foundation and a gloss, so it was nice seeing what I could accomplish in 6 minutes.
Products Used
Face
Primer: Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Primer
Tinted Moisturizer: Tarte Tarteguard 30 in Medium
Setting Powder: Danessa Myricks Beauty Evolution Powder in Invisible
Blush: Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Insightful
Setting Spray: Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray (review)
Eyes
Eye Shadow Primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion in Sin
Eye Shadow: Pride and Mikai from the NikkieTutorials x Beauty Bay Pressed Pigment Palette
Mascara: Tarte Lights, Cameras, Lashes Mascara (review)
Lips
Lipgloss: NYX Butter Gloss in Crème Brulee (review)
Outfit
Sweater: Thrifted
60 Minute Makeup Look
Now for the 60 minute look! Like with the 6 minute look, I had an idea of the look I was wanting to do, and I picked out the products in advance.
When I began the timer, I started with my eye look. I first applied the Urban Decay eyeshadow primer then I used the shade Mikai from the NikkieTutorials x Beauty Bay Palette in my crease then I cut my crease with concealer. I have never used concealer to cut my crease before, but since I had plenty of time, I wanted to try it out. Then I used Pride all over my lid, a combination of Blend & Snap! and Slasher in the outer corner and Ivy in the inner corner. For my lower lash line, I used Ivy in the inner corner, Mikai in the middle, and Slasher in the outer corner. I then went in with eyeliner to define the crease more and add a little wing.
By the time I was done with my eye look, I had around 40 minutes left. Then I went onto my face makeup. I first used the Fenty Beauty Primer followed by the Tarte Creaseless Concealer and Tarte Face Tape Foundation. I then used the Danessa Myricks Setting Powder and the NYX Powder Foundation as I felt like the Face Tape Foundation was a little too light. Afterward, I used the Tarte Blush and since I normally do not use a bronzer but I still had plenty of time left, I decided to contour my cheeks, forehead, jawline, and nose with the Too Faced Bronzer and blended it out. I then applied a highlighter to my cheeks.
Once I was finished with my face makeup, I had around 20 minutes left and I applied the Tarte Mascara and moved onto my lips. I first started with the NYX Soft Matte Metallic Lip Cream, but I did not read it was Metallic because I just saw the pink tube with Soft Cream on it, but the metallic made it too bright so I ended up removing it. I went through my liquid lipsticks to find another one I could use, and I decided on The Body Shop Matte Lip Liquid. Then I topped it with the NYX Metallic Lip Cream, but I wanted more shine so I topped it with the NYX Lip Oil. I was not 100% happy with how it turned out, but I only had about 5 minutes left so I kept it. I then noticed a dot of mascara on my nose, so I cleaned it up and set my makeup with setting spray.
Overall, I am pretty happy with how the look turned out. I love the eye look, but I did struggle with the lipstick because I wanted a pink liquid lipstick and I thought the NYX Lip Cream would be great, but I did not realize it was metallic and brighter than the tube. However, I like that I was able to do everything I wanted and more with this look. I do not do cut crease eyeshadow nor contour, but since I had plenty of time, I did both.
Products Used
Face
Primer: Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Primer
Concealer: Tarte Creaseless Concealer in Light
Foundation: Tarte Face Tape Foundation in Light Beige and NYX Stay Matte But Not Flat Powder Foundation in Natural
Setting Powder: Danessa Myricks Beauty Evolution Powder in Invisible
Blush: Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Insightful
Bronzer: Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzer (review)
Setting Spray: Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray (review)
Eyes
Eye Shadow Primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion in Sin
Eye Shadow: Mikai, Pride, Blend & Snap!, Slasher, and Ivy from the NikkieTutorials x Beauty Bay Pressed Pigment Palette
Eyeliner: Essence Long Lasting Eye Pencil in Life in Pink
Mascara: Tarte Lights, Cameras, Lashes Mascara (review)
Lips
Lipstick: The Body Shop Matte Lip Liquid in Nairobi Camelia and NYX Soft Matte Metallic Lip Cream in Nantes
Lip Oil: NYX #THISISEVERYTHING Lip Oil in Cranberry Mint
Outfit
Top: H&M
Can’t choose.. Both looks are perfect.
Aw thank you so much!
I would love to try the NikkieTutorials x Beauty Bay Palette. Loved both looks. I loved how the red really stood out on your eyes. I would love to try the 6 minute challenge but I am definitely too scared to try it.
It’s a great palette & thank you! You should try the 6 minute challenge! I picked out the products I was going to use in advance so I wasn’t wasting time looking for them & I also had an idea of what I was going to do & I know I wouldn’t be able to do EVERYTHING in 6 minutes.
I love both looks, but probably feel like the 6 minutes would be more me – yet, it would take me more likely 60 minutes to apply ahah!
Thank you! Haha that’s okay if it takes you longer to apply makeup!
This is such a great challenge. I would much rather spend just 6 minutes versus 60 minutes on my makeup!
Thank you! I’m the other way where I would love to spend my time doing my makeup.
both for sure! 🙂
i personally love taking my time with my makeup especially for special occasions. it’s very relaxing
Aw thank you so much! I love being able to take my time too
Oh wow, this is amazing, haha – I loved to see the results and I do agree with Jenni, I love the pop of colour.
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This is a fun challenge! I usually have only 6 minutes to do my face so this got me inspired to try bolder shades in a hurry. I usually stick to nudes that are lovely but a bit bland, especially this time of the year when I am really pale and could use a pop of colour.
Thank you! You should definitely try doing some bolder looks because it is doable!
What a fun challenge. Although at first glance, I thought this was a 6 minute versus 60 second challenge haha. Maybe you could try that next time! I love both looks – very pretty 🙂 x
Thank you! Haha that would be a fun challenge!
This is a fun comparison. I love that you included a 6-minute look! While I will occasionally take time to go all out with my makeup, I’ve always been that person who is constantly on the go. While I will take a little extra time for something big like a wedding or a gala, I definitely tend to stick to a much quicker option more often than not.
Thank you! That’s perfectly fine you usually do quick makeup, but it is nice to go all out every now & then especially for special occasions!
I like both looks but of the two I’d probably go for the 6 minute one – partly for the speed and partly because I think it could be a good daytime look. However, the 60 minute one would definitely be a special occasion look for me 🙂
Thank you so much! I agree the 6 minute look would be nice for daytime & the 60 minute look would be great for special occasions!
Both looks are great, it’s hard to pick one 🙂
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This eyeshadow combo is so pretty! And I love seeing the difference between the 6 mins and 60 mins looks!
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They are both so nice, Karalee! The red really accentuates your brown eyes and it looks absolutely beautiful!
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Wow, both beautiful makeup looks! I love the pop of colour on your eyes in both looks, it really suits you xx
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Both of your looks are really pretty! I love the eyeshadow shades that you used. I need to get my hands in that Nikki Tutorials palette! X
Thank you so much! I love the palette especially the shimmers & it’s currently 20% off on Beauty Bay!
It’s impressive you did all that in 6 minutes! It looks like it took you much longer.
Thank you! I was rushing the whole time haha
Both looks are stunning, it’s hard to pick a fave! You wouldn’t think you did the first look in 6 minutes that’s for sure! This looks like such a fun challenge xx
Thank you so much! I was definitely rushing for the 6 min look!
I actually really like both! If I HAD to pick one, it would be the 60 minute one! I find makeup very therapeutic and I like taking the time to apply it. If I was rushed, I would just skip makeup all together. I think makeup is art and art takes time <3 Thanks for sharing x
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Thank you so much! My favorite is the 60 minute one too because I was rushing the whole time doing the 6 minute look & I like being able to take my time
Great look! I still have to decide on my look. I love the Primer Potion but have tried it in Original. What’s the Fenty primer like? I haven’t used it or any products from Fenty yet. I have NYX Lip Cream in Madrid (deep red). Not tried it yet. Great challenge idea.
Thank you! I love the Primer Potion & Sin is nice since it has a shimmery base. The Fenty primer is lightweight & makes a good base, but I don’t really like the fragrance. I love the NYX Lip Creams! They don’t dry out my lips & they last most of the day.
I did try Sin, but only as a sample (it was really tiny and was a pack of 4 samples that came with my Naked 3 palette. I like it a lot. W7 eyeshadow primer is a good dupe.
I have had my palettes for some years and they are almost too beautiful to use. I have Naked Smoky, Naked Basics Naked 3 and my latest addition is Naked Honey. I have a dupe for Naked Heat by Ucanbe.
I used the most drying liquid lipstick I have the other day which is Revolution Lip Kit in Matte Echelon. It was a gift and the colour is nice but that’s great to hear about the NYX Lip Cream. I always prep my lips with a scrub then balm, but even so it’s drying and the pencil is not easy to sharpen.
I bought a set of liquid lipsticks from Primark (Cranberry) some time ago and they seem a good dupe for the Huda ones. Hope Valentine’s Day is as good as it can be.
Oh okay! That’s good to know the W7 primer was a good dupe!
I haven’t heard of Ucanbe before, but they look like an affordable brand.
Yes I do that too were I use a lip scrub then balm, but the NYX Lip Creams aren’t drying like regular liquid lipsticks
I really wish I could go to Primark (I live in Denmark) because I always hear about poeple finding good things
Same!