Tired Looking and Washed Out! - Beauty & Cosmetics Message Board

Rachel87 · 09-11-2002, 07:41 PM

In the morning I always look so tired and washed out! My eyes look so tired and I have a pale cast to my skin. Is there someway I can give my skin and especially my eyes a wake up call in the mornings? I'm always pressed for time in the mornings, so I need something fast. I have dark circles under my eyes which I conceal with make-up, so I don't want to try anything that would make them darker for some reason or another. I've tried cucumbers, but I don't like to do this because it makes my dark circles...well..darker lol! Thanks!

Cheryl3 · 09-11-2002, 08:19 PM

I've heard that using a bright blue or a white eyeliner pencil really close to the lash line will help make your eyes look brighter or more awake. I've also heard using a shimmery white eyeshadow on the inner corners of your eyelids (by the bridge of your nose) works, as well as curling your eyelashes to give you a more wide-eyed look. A cold-water splash on my face in the morning also seems to help!

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Cheryl

JeanM · 09-11-2002, 08:37 PM

Try a sunless tanner, but go light. A good "light" one is Banana Boad Soft-Medium Blend.

Also, Coppertone Effortless Color in light/medium would be good.

To reduce eye puffiness, try any type of cold treatment, be it a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a washcloth, one of those gel eye masks you toss in the refrig, or something you devise.

bjg · 09-12-2002, 05:56 AM

drink more water..when i started drinking more water..my dark circles didnt seem so dark, my skin looked healthier, and the whites of my eyes were whiter

Piperdreams · 09-12-2002, 08:01 AM

Curl your eye lashes. It opens up the eyes, so they look bigger and more expressive. You may also want to use a thin line of eye liner too.

Piper