Is it possible to get yourself together when you only have 10 minutes in the morning? Three Guide creatives took on our 10-minute quick makeup challenge to see how much of a face they could get done while the clock ticked down. Some were ... better than others.

Aimee: Works and Takes Care of a 5-year-Old

Aimee's Story:

• Has a hard time getting more than 10 minutes to herself in the morning before her daughter needs something
• Prefers to focus on her eye makeup when she has to do quick makeup
• Blessed with great genetics, so able to go foundation-free
• Has stick-straight eyelashes that need a curler

Colleen: Can't Stop Sleeping In

Colleen's Story:

• Normally only has 10–15 minutes to do her makeup in the morning because she prefers to sleep as late as possible and needs at least 15 minutes for skincare
• Often finishes her makeup on the train or at work (her purse contains far too many lipsticks)
• Breaks out every so often and needs some foundation and concealer
• Prefers to focus on concealer and lips when she has to do fast makeup

Michelle: Devotes 8 Minutes to Her Brows Alone

Michelle's Story:

• Said she was nervous about this 10-minute makeup challenge because she normally spends about 8 minutes just filling in her fine, blonde brows
• Deals with the rare breakout that might need a dab of concealer
• Needs to use lash primer otherwise mascara will slip off
• Believes that poppin' highligher is worth going overtime for

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