No matter what stage of life
we are in, I am sure we are all well acquainted with the groggy feeling of waking
up in the morning after having very little sleep. Whether you are a busy mom, a
student during exam week, or an employee off to work, dark and baggy eyes can
be a challenge. Since the busy holiday season is right around
the corner, the time is perfect to let you in on my quick and easy tips to help
you look like you have had a full, dreamy night’s sleep, when Lord knows you haven’t.
Treatment
Regimen: As soon
as you wake up, try to drink a glass of water while you are getting ready. Hydrating will help detox your body and flush
out toxins that can contribute to the problem.
To de-puff your eyes, put two spoons in the fridge for a few minutes,
and then press them under your eyes. The cold spoons restrict the blood vessels
and zap the puffiness. Next, be sure to moisturize
your under eye area, as dry skin will only enhance the bags. If you have red,
bloodshot eyes, try using moisturizing eye drops to reduce the redness.
Conceal:
A great trick to adding light
under your eyes is to apply a little shimmery eye shadow. Next, apply a
brightening concealer in a triangle shape and blend, blend, blend. Be sure to
conceal in the corner of your eyes, though, since this is a sneaky place where
darkness can show up. Lastly, apply the same shimmery shadow in the tear ducts
and brow bone to bring light to the eye area.
Brighten: When applying the rest of your
eye makeup, remember that brightening and widening is a key. First, curl your lashes to add
a little perk to the eye. When applying eyeliner, stick to the very top of each
lash, as this secret will draw attention upward. One of my favorite little
tricks is to apply white eyeliner on the inner lash line on the bottom lashes
to brighten the eyes and reduce the look of redness. Then, apply 2-3 coats of
mascara to the top and bottom lashes for that polished look.
Distract:
When you are finishing up the rest of your makeup, remember that adding focus elsewhere can do wonders in hiding your tired eyes. Opt for a brighter blush to
add a nice pop of color. If you are
feeling extra bold, add a bright lip color, such as a red or berry lipstick, to
bring focus to the lips.
Now, you’ll be ready to put that sleepless night
behind you and face the day with confidence.
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