Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed
2. Highlight with pink. It may seem like a strange idea to apply a pink highlighter under your eyes, but if done correctly, it really works to conceal darkness. Using a pink pencil or shadow, lightly trace a “v” shape that follows the inner corner of your eye from top to bottom. The tone will instantly lighten up dark skin to make eyes brighter. When selecting a highlighter, try selecting one with a matte texture to prevent a shiny reflection.
3. Illuminate from underneath. Whether you want to perk up a tired complexion or conceal dark spots, illuminators are a best-kept secret when it comes to brightening the face. Why do they work? In addition to having a pink hue that helps diffuse darkened areas, illuminators are also tinted with sparkling gold flecks that add a subtle shimmer to catch light and brighten skin.
4. Enhance eye color. Another way to make eyes appear more awake is to apply shadows that make your eye color pop. If you have blue eyes, reach for a pink, purple or brown shadow. For green eyes, purple or light lavender shadow is best. For brown-eyed beauties, a deep emerald shadow will bring out the brilliance of your eyes.
5. Try household remedies. In addition to dark circles, puffiness can accompany tired, lifeless eyes. One easy way to awaken your appearance is to use things you already have at home. Cold cucumber slices, cooled herbal teabags and even compresses made with shredded potato can bring down swelling within a few minutes.
What do you do to look more "awake" when you're really wishing you could crawl back in bed?
3. Illuminate from underneath. Whether you want to perk up a tired complexion or conceal dark spots, illuminators are a best-kept secret when it comes to brightening the face. Why do they work? In addition to having a pink hue that helps diffuse darkened areas, illuminators are also tinted with sparkling gold flecks that add a subtle shimmer to catch light and brighten skin.
4. Enhance eye color. Another way to make eyes appear more awake is to apply shadows that make your eye color pop. If you have blue eyes, reach for a pink, purple or brown shadow. For green eyes, purple or light lavender shadow is best. For brown-eyed beauties, a deep emerald shadow will bring out the brilliance of your eyes.
5. Try household remedies. In addition to dark circles, puffiness can accompany tired, lifeless eyes. One easy way to awaken your appearance is to use things you already have at home. Cold cucumber slices, cooled herbal teabags and even compresses made with shredded potato can bring down swelling within a few minutes.
What do you do to look more "awake" when you're really wishing you could crawl back in bed?