The Style Lab Ep.03 Recap: 5-Minute Makeup Challenge & Beauty Secrets

If you missed this episode of The Style Lab, don’t worry—we’ve pulled together a full recap of the laughs, lessons, and lightning-fast makeup tips that went down live. From bare-faced bravery to real-time beauty hacks, this episode was packed with energy and education.
This time, hosts Miranda and K.O, along with special guest Viola, went completely makeup-free on camera and took on a challenge: complete a full face in just five minutes.
Spoiler alert: it was more than just fun—it was actually useful.

The Mission: 5 Minutes. Full Face. No Excuses.
We know mornings can be chaos—between wrangling kids, catching trains, or hitting snooze one too many times, who really has an hour to get ready? That’s why this challenge was all about proving that a polished look doesn’t have to take forever.
Rules of the challenge:
5 minutes, start to finish
Use only your own trusted products
No retakes, no edits
YOU (the viewers) judge the final looks

 Highlights from the Lab
🪞K.O.’s Power Look: Polished in Minutes
K.O. (short for Kendra) showed us how to keep it simple without sacrificing impact. Her look was all about speed, structure, and practicality, making it ideal for professionals, and anyone constantly on the go.
Her core routine focused on three areas:
Brows: Cleanly defined using Benefit brow powder
Lashes: Subtly lifted with CoverGirl’s LashBlast mascara
Lips: Softly lined and tinted for a clean, confident finish
💬 “I don’t wear eyeshadow every day. Honestly, give me brows, mascara, and a lip—and I’m out the door.”
She also emphasized minimal concealer, using it only under the eyes and around the nose and chin for a natural look. Her favorite beauty mantra?
💡 “Don’t just copy tutorials—follow the light and shadow on your own face. Work with your structure, not someone else’s.”
K.O.'s 5-minute face is perfect for:
Office meetings or video calls
Early mornings with no time to spare
Those who want to look enhanced but still natural

🌸 Miranda’s Warm & Glowy Everyday Look
Miranda went for a soft, radiant vibe—bringing the glow without going overboard. Her tinted CC cream created a natural base, while a multi-use face palette gave her all-in-one access to blush, bronzer, highlight, and even eyeshadow.
She applied blush not only to her cheeks but also to her eyelids and forehead, creating a seamless, flushed glow.
💡 “If you want your blush to look natural, bring it up past your cheekbones—it lifts the face and adds warmth.”
The result? A dewy, day-out-with-friends kind of look that felt approachable and effortlessly pretty.

🧠 Bonus Segment: Viola’s Asian Beauty Masterclass
In the final segment, Viola took us on a deep dive into Asian makeup theory and low-cost product hacks (nothing over $20!). She shared genius-level techniques especially helpful for round faces and warm-toned skin.

Key tricks included:
Blue eyeshadow under the eyes to neutralize yellow undertones and brighten skin
Strategic nose contour instead of chin shading to lift rounder face shapes
Multi-use matte eyeshadow palettes (used for blush, eyeshadow, and more)
A reminder that matte > shimmer for daily, natural lighting
💡 “Different face shapes = different strategies. Know your bone structure. Don’t waste time following routines made for someone else’s face.”

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