The average pro on the go barely has time to polish her avocado toast, check her emails, and sip on caffeine herself before heading out, so it can be hard to make sure her beauty routine is working properly. And all day, as work piles on, texts roll around saying “What are you going to do tonight?” And since heat and a clogged desk cause sweat and oil to creep into your pores, it can be hard to reconcile your beauty needs.

Before diving into the routine, here’s what you want to prepare for (even if it’s an “in case” scenario): get ready for a long day; Prepare for a day when you may have to meet someone important, with little time to prepare; Prepare your pores for a little oiliness, whether it’s due to heat and humidity, or stress, which can lead to oil production in the glands; Getting ready to go out after work (deal with yourself, right?); And prepare to have a little energy by the time you get home to remove all your makeup. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the average day.

The night before, you’ll have everything you need for the next day on the bathroom counter. Find a trusted primer to start, something like the Skindinavia primer spray found at just b-glowing.com/skindinavia to even out your complexion, remove shine and reduce the look of pores before heading on to the next step. Next, apply a light foundation with good coverage; You can apply a BB or CC cream if that’s what you like, but it can be too greasy and temporary for a whole day out. Finally, apply a finishing spray for some extra insurance against fading and crumbling.

By lunchtime, you may notice that you are getting a little oily. Never fear, because you brought two things to help you weather the storm: drying sheets and a small tube of concealer. Blotting papers may not be a great solution in the long run, but if you’re looking for a quick way to remove shine from your face without messing with your makeup, this is definitely the way to go. After blotting, just apply a little concealer to any problem area that may have surfaced, and voila! Like new again.

You’ve made it through the day, and now it’s time to relax and have a little fun. You need  something  to indicate you’ve let your hair down (in fact, you know, letting your hair fall out), so be sure to bring some bright lipstick and eyeliner, to give you that rocky night look. Oh, and you might even find yourself veering down a side street to re-present – use the front camera on your phone as a mirror!

When the night is over, you’ll really want to crawl into bed, but if you can muster one last ounce of energy, make sure you remove your makeup with something that cleans your pores, too. Oh, and don’t forget to set up your morning routine – makeup, rinse, repeat!