Makeup Tips for When You're Tired or
Sick
Following a restless night or when you feel ill, you can rely on a few makeup tricks to improve the look of your tired skin and puffy eyes. With a few key makeup products and proper application, you can head out looking presentable and feeling confident
Hydrate Dehydrated Skin
Conceal Dark Circles
Following a restless night or when you feel ill, you can rely on a few makeup tricks to improve the look of your tired skin and puffy eyes. With a few key makeup products and proper application, you can head out looking presentable and feeling confident
Hydrate Dehydrated Skin
You must
cleanse and moisturize your skin to awaken your complexion, but those steps
alone won't make your tired and dehydrated skin look great. A tinted face
product can make a big difference. But instead of using a high-coverage, thick
foundation that emphasizes dryness, opt for a lightweight tinted moisturizer
that evens out your skin tone and keeps your skin looking fresh.
If you need
more coverage for dark circle and blemishes, use a concealer only in those
spots. Additionally, you can apply a touch of creamy highlighter on your
cheekbones to make your skin look dewy. If your skin is particularly dry, avoid
using powder makeup, which can emphasize dry patches.
A pop of
color on your cheeks can instantly brighten your face. Use a cream product
instead of a powder to give your skin a fresher look. Choose a brighter color
than you would normally use, such as a warm pink, fuchsia or peach color.
Bronzer is another useful product. Apply a creamy, warm-toned bronzer along
your hair line, on the temples, on the side of your face and under your cheeks,
to warm up your complexion. If your skin tends to get oily, apply powder only
on those areas of your face (usually forehead, nose and chin).
Tired eyes
are usually red and puffy, so it's best to avoid heavy, dark makeup, especially
on the lower lid, which emphasizes tiredness and puffiness. Sweep a flesh-toned
eyeshadow on your upper lid to even out the skin tone. Then, use an eyelash
curler to give an instant lift to your eyes and apply plenty of mascara on your
upper lashes only. Finally, line your inner rim with a flesh-toned pencil,
which instantly brightens your eyes. Avoid applying concealer too close to your
lower lash line as it will emphasize the puffiness.
Conceal Dark Circles
Piling up layers of
under-eye concealer may seem like an appropriate choice, but proper concealer
application is essential to efficiently camouflage dark circles. Choose a
concealer one or two shades lighter than your skin tone, and apply it on your
under-eye area. Dab only a few dots of product onto your skin, because if it
feels tight and dehydrated, too much product could cause creasing and emphasize
the fine lines. For a final touch to make your eyes look brighter and more
awake, add a little highlighting eyeshadow in the inner corner.
Certain lipstick formulas,
such as the matte ones, tend to dry the lips and emphasize the lip lines. Opt
for a moisturizing, sheer lipstick in light colors, as they tend to make your
lips look fuller. A touch of lip gloss adds a little extra shine and makes your
lips feel and look softer. If you choose to wear a matte lipstick, apply lip
balm before the lipstick to condition them.
Additional Tips
Here are a
few extra things you can do to look more alert and healthy:
·
Drink plenty of water.
·
Use a brightening mask before you apply your
makeup.
·
Put two spoons in the freezer until they get cold
and then gently press them under your eyes for a few minutes to help with
de-puffing.
·
Keep your face moisturizer and eye cream in the
refrigerator. Apply them cold to your face and eyes to help de-puff them.
·
Carry a hydrating toner or floral water in your
purse and spritz your face throughout the day.
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