Juggling between work, parties and Netflix is quite a task and getting a solid night’s sleep takes a backseat more often than not. Hence, your face ends up looking dull, tired and lifeless – basically anything but fresh. While three cups of black coffee may take care of your energy levels, they do nothing to combat puffy, bloodshot eyes, and dull skin.
Hence, if you want to avoid the cringe worthy statement, “You look tired”, and fake a good night’s sleep, then we’ve got you covered. A few clever makeup tricks are all you need to mask the tiredness and look fresh as a daisy. The best part is that even if you end up hitting the snooze button a couple times more than you should have, you’ll have plenty of time in the morning for the following tricks to look more awake.
Reach for the red lipstick
No, don’t apply it to your lips just yet; use it to cover up dark circles in a jiffy. The red-orange hue cancels out dark circles like nothing else. Simply apply your favourite bright red lippie around your eyes using a clean makeup brush.
Cover it up with concealer
Don’t leave the red lipstick on just like that; now go ahead and cover it up with a brightening concealer. Apply this concealer in the shape of an inverted triangle. This is a really simple yet effective way to cover under eye circles and gives your face the illusion of a mini facelift too. Now, isn’t that amazing?
Highlight your lids with concealer
Here’s a sure-fire way to look more refreshed instantly – highlight your eyelid and under the brows. This is a great way to give your eyes an instant lift without looking too made up. You can also use white eyeliner to outline your brows to make them pop against dull, tired skin.
Curl your lashes
For one of those mornings when you just can’t open the eyes, then reach for your eyelash curler. Using a bigger curler helps define your lashes and makes your eyes appear larger. Blast your curler with your blow dryer for a few seconds before using it for a long-lasting curl.
Throw on some blush
Adding a pop of colour to the apples of your cheeks is a tried-and-tested way to look wide awake, fast. Avoid using a powder formula on days when you are tired as they can exaggerate tired and dehydrated looking skin. Instead opt for a soft creamy formula to give your cheeks a healthy, plump flush of colour.
Opt for a neutral lipstick
If you have had a really long night and are surviving on very little sleep, please avoid wearing dark coloured lipsticks as they exaggerate your dark circles and puffy eyes. To avoid this problem, choose a pretty pink coloured lipstick that will help you look more fresh and glowing.
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Written by Urvi Dalal on Oct 30, 2019
Writer, avid reader and hardcore beauty enthusiast is the best way to describe Urvi Dalal. With over 5 years of writing experience in the beauty industry, you can trust her to have the latest skin, hair and makeup tidbits on her fingertips. In her time working as a beauty writer, she has had the opportunity to interact and work closely with a string of dermatologists, makeup artists and hairstylists. All that knowledge exchange, coupled with her flair and love for writing make it possible for her to bring you some authentic yet fun beauty content. When Urvi isn’t working, you’d usually catch her curled up with a big, fat book, drinking a cup of tea or practising her makeup skills; there is no in-between!