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5 Simple Tricks to Hide Tired Eyes
Monday, February 1, 2021
While the recommended eight hours of sleep is something we all wish we could enjoy nightly, busy lifestyles and responsibilities keep us further and further away from our beds. If that's not tiring enough, new year schedules are in full swing and most of us may be skipping out on much need rest. As a result, tired eyes are an inevitability we cannot avoid. Thankfully, clever cosmetic tricks and effective skincare secrets help cheat brighter and restful eyes in a pinch. Grab a coffee, settle in and read on for five simple tricks to hide tired eyes.
SKINCARE
DEPUFF
1. If you've had a long night, chances are your eyes are in need of some serious depuffing the next morning. The best way to rid this unwanted reaction and boost circulation around the sensitive under eye area is using proper facial tools. Angela Caglia's Rosebud Eye Treatment features two expertly shaped orbs which nestle perfectly in the under eye space and are a fool-proof solution to reversing these undesirable issues. To use these luxurious tools, begin by placing them in the inner under eye area and gently pressing, continue by softly gliding outwards along the orbital bone towards the temples. To maximize the depuffing quality of these orbs, set them in the fridge overnight as their rose quartz composition hold cool temperatures well. The chilled orbs will deliver an incredibly soothing cooling response which will expedite the process of diminishing puffiness. To further amplify the effects of these impressive tools, apply a thin layer of Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing & Dark Circle-Diminishing Vitamin C Eye Serum along the under eye, outer eye and brow bone area. This potent triple-peptide, vitamin-C rich serum will not only help with darkness but will refine texture and soften lines.
BRIGHTENING & LIFTING
2. After testing an array of under eye products, I found one amazing product that both brightens and lifts the under-eye area in a matter of minutes. Peter Thomas Roth's 24k Gold Pure Luxury Lift & Firm Hydra-Gel Eye Patches are packed with hydrolyzed collagen and caffeine which deliver visible brightening results. These little wonders are as luxurious as they are effective and offer a firm, hydrated and lifted appearance after one ten minute use. Mimicking the look of a well-rested and youthful look, these patches are my favorite secret to hide facial exhaustion.
COSMETIC SOLUTIONS
CONCEAL
3. While some assume packing on loads of concealer may mask dark circles and fatigue, it may cause a greater problem of unsightly heavy application and look worse. The trick is to use a good high-coverage concealer and strategically apply with a light hand. My preferred pick is Kevyn Aucoin's The Sensual Skin Enhancer Concealer, a celebrity makeup artist favorite, is a creamy, pigmented multipurpose product that can improve the look of skin by correcting, covering and highlighting. To correct darkness and brighten the under eye, use a flat concearler brush to swipe a bit of product to the back of the hand to warm slightly. With the same brush apply a light swipe of product to the hollows and trouble spots of the under eye area, followed by gently buffing the product with a fluffy concealer brush. Due to its concentrated, highly pigmented consistency, a small amount of product is enough for adequate coverage.
POP & HIGHLIGHT
4. When placed correctly, pale colored highlighters (powder, cream or liquid) work beautifully to open up the eye and offer a shimmery pop. Using a fool-proof product like Charlotte Tilbury's Beauty Highlighter Wand on the tear duct and brow bone enhances these targeted points, giving a more awake, eye-opening effect. I find using a small flat precision shadow brush helps apply this product neatly in these smaller areas.
Another super easy eye-opening trick includes two items you may already have in your cosmetic collection: a nude-colored eyeliner and soft brown eye shadow. To create this simple refreshed eye look, apply the light-toned liner to the waterline and frame the liner by applying the brown shadow tightly along the lower lash line with an angled liner brush. Finish with a few coats of your favorite mascara on both the top and bottom lashes.
Tip: Avoid using white liner in the waterline as that can look too harsh
OVERNIGHT FIX
5. Getting a head start on treating fatigued eyes on night's sleep will be scarce is the perfect skincare cheat you'll thank yourself for in the morning. Reaching for an overnight mask that features nourishing qualities and brightening agents before an evening slumber helps revitalize the delicate eye area while you sleep. A favorite I keep returning to is Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Moisturizing Reviving Eye Mask, a cream-gel formula that stays put during the night and delivers a a much-needed soothing dose of hydration to my sometimes parched under eyes. The morning after garners a radiant and more restful appearance and it's smoothing benefits makes makeup application a dream.
IMAGES COURTESTY OF BRANDS//OWN
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Mary-Kate And Ashley Olsen Beauty Looks
Friday, June 13, 2014
If you're a 90's girl, you pretty much grew up with Mary
Kate and Ashley Olsen. Growing up in those golden years, my friends and I idolized these two
blondes, loving everything from their perfectly tousled waves to overly glossed
lips. We all rushed to each other’s homes to watch their latest straight-to-video movies and never missed a single episode of their shows. It’s safe to say
that the Olsen sister’s were a major source of beauty and style inspiration.
Looking back now, the looks we once loved are clearly very
dated. However, as the girls (and their devoted fans!) matured, their beauty
routine appropriately followed. As an adult, I find myself looking to this stylish duo for beauty inspiration once again. Their signature wide, bright eyes are often
smoked with earthy brown shades with copper and gold under tones. As a major fan of brown and neutral shadows, it is no surprise that their effortless and
“undone” smoky looks draw me in time and time again.
In honor of their 28th birthday, I thought it was
only appropriate to round up some of my favorite brown and taupe-y eye shadows
that very Olsen-worthy.
Charlotte Tilbury – The Dolce Vita Palette
The Queen of the undone and simple smoky eye, celebrity
makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury has finally launched her dreamy cosmetic
collection in the US. While she amazingly knocked it out of the park across
the board, it is her Dolce Vita Palette that is truly extraordinary. Featuring
four shades, this universal palette is ultra-flattering and mistake proof. The
colors offered in this palette can take eyes from dull to mesmeric. Much like
those worn by the Olsen’s, the Dolce Vita palette can help you create a seductive
layered or a dimensional smoked and smudged look.
NARS Eye Shadow – California & Fez
If you’re more a simple shadow girl, I’ll have to suggest
reaching for a NARS shadows. Consisting of softly blended formulas, NARS
expertly created a smooth shadow that glides onto lids. California features
more coppery under tones whereas Fez is a soft brown with a subtle gold iridescence
blended throughout. Both of these colors look lovely on the lid and blended
along the lower lash line. For a more dramatic look, apply a chocolate liner
along the waterline and smudge along the upper lash line.
$25, narscosmetics.com
Tom Ford – Golden Minx
This luxurious palette is must-have for any brown shadow
lover. Featuring lovely neutral shades in matte, satin and shimmered finishes, this
quad has got something for every smoky eye enthusiast. A favorite on the Tom
Ford runway, this collection of shades also happens to be the perfect shades
you need to create that layered Olsen eye look. Best of all, these creamy
shades can easily be layered without looking excessive.
$78, nemainmarcus.com
Images: WWD, Charlotte Tilbury, NARS, Neiman Marcus
Dial A Dilemma: The Best Beauty Tips To Make Your Eyes Look Bigger
Sunday, March 16, 2014
How do I make my eyes look bigger with makeup?
While we all have different eye shapes, strategically placing eye shadow and a liner can make eyes seem larger and more awake. From shimmer to color -- I've compiled a list of the top universal beauty tips to make your appear larger and brighter.
Liner
Too much dark liner on the upper lash line and water line and close up the eye. Opt for a white or nude colored pencil when lining your waterline. The light color will open the eye and give the eyes a widening effect. This trick also works well for the tired mornings where your eyes feel like they need a little boost.
Shadow
Skip the dark shades -- Like the liner, a dark smokey eye can make eyes appear smaller. Dark colors essentially make the lids look smaller and can become overwhelming.
Light shadows -- Choose shadows in lighter tones and contour a light brown color onto the outer corner/crease (different eye shapes require different blending techniques).
Additionally, take a champagne/gold shimmered shadow and apply it to the tear duct area. Applying a light, shimmery color allows the eyes to look brighter and bigger. You can take the same shimmery tone and blend into the center of the lids for an added effect.
Line/Mascara -- With an angled brush, swipe a chocolate brown shadow under the lower lash line. Keeping the color neatly along the lower lash line widens the eyes further. Finish with mascara and you're good to go.
Bobbi Brown (Sunlight) | NARS Cosmetics (Rue Bonaparte) |
Images: Elle Ukraine, Sephora
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