It's not always easy to get a good night's sleep, whether you're a new mom, were up all night with the kiddies, working late, or out dancing. Lack of sleep can make you look pretty exhausted, many times leaving your skin dull and your eyes dark and puffy. Luckily, there are ways to fake it! You can totally take action to make it look like you slept for hours, so that no one knows that you're short on shut-eye. This is especially helpful for all you new mamás out there, whose newborns have a schedule of their own.
Check out a few of these eye-opening tricks to help you look well rested no matter how sleep-deprived you might really be!
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Exfoliate
Your skin repairs cells that have been damaged during the day while you’re sleeping. It also buffs away dead skin cells that can leave your complexion looking dull. Exfoliating your face in the morning can have a similar affect. Make sure to choose a gentle formula that won’t leave your skin irritated and blotchy. I love Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Pore Scrub ($8).
Moisturize
Lack of sleep can leave skin parched and dehydrated. Moisturizing is one of the most important steps to revitalizing it. A deeply hydrating facial cream will leave your complexion with a soft, healthy glow. Try Philosophy Take a Breath Oil-Free Energizing Oxygen Gel Cream Moisturizer ($34).
De-puff
If you didn’t catch enough sleep last night it’s definitely going to show in your eyes. In addition to dark circles, they might also look puffy so try the tea bag trick: Dip them in cool water and let them sit for a few minutes. The caffeine will bring down the swelling and inflammation. Need a quicker fix? Try H2O Plus Marine Calm Restorative Eye Cream ($32).
Lighten up
The quickest solution to under eye dark circles is concealer. Choose a creamy formula that’s a shade lighter than your skin tone. Cover just the dark areas and then gently blend. Try Temptu Undereye Concealer ($28).
Get wide-awake eyes
Chances are if you didn’t get enough sleep you woke up with bloodshot eyes. Add a few drops of Visine Maximum Redness Relief Eye Drops ($7) to help clear redness. Then apply a nude eyeliner to your lower eye rims. This makes eyes appear whiter and brighter.
Curl your lashes
Curling your lashes can really make a big difference on a tired face. It’s an instant eye opener. For a natural-looking curl, invest in a good eyelash curler, like Bobbi Brown Eyelash Curler ($18). Make sure to position it close to your lash base then squeeze for a few seconds.
Add some color
Give your skin a natural-looking flush by applying a cream blush to the apple of your cheeks. I love Revlon Photoready Blush Cream in Flushed ($13).
