Help! I always look so tired! - Beauty & Cosmetics Message Board

Rachel87 · 05-11-2003, 12:10 AM

I'm always tired throughout the day, but I don't want to look it! What makeup should I use to brighten my face up and lose those tired eyes? I have red hair, brown eyes, and pale skin with a few freckles. I already have dark circles, and if I don't get enough sleep, my eyes are even puffier and darker. No matter how much concealer I put on, I can't draw attention away from the problem! Any makeup advice to wake me up? Thanks!

poreoilyme · 05-11-2003, 10:53 PM

Jojoba oil is really cheap and it is great for giving your skin a very nice glow.

asmuchasicanstand · 05-24-2003, 09:49 AM

Hi Rachel,
I am a makeup addict and I have found that the best colors for when you are tired are blue or a forest green eyeliner. the blues and greens help make your eyes look whiter. Also, taking a liquid eyeliner and extend your eye by drawing a little upwards in the corner on your upper lid (wish I could draw this for you), a bit Marilyn- ish, Audrey Hepburn look. The line going out and up will create the illusion that your eyes are larger and thus, more open. In terms of being pale with the red hair, choose a foundation that is a little warmer than your skin tone but not mcuh darker. Dab a little on your cheeks as a base for blush and then a warm pink blush (usually the ones that say plum are natural looking pinks) will give you a lift. I have pale skin and I use plumberry glow by Cover Girl. And then a nice warm color on the lips, a soft orangey red or pink (but a reddy pink, no pale pink that will give a tired look). In terms of colors to avoid: brown tones and some purples can add to the exhausted look. origins has an undereye cream that works pretty well. All the best to you! Myself I am always fighting that worn out look as I am getting older but I really stick with blues and greens around the eyes and find this helps alot. Ugh it is hard to age!!!

girlygirly · 05-24-2003, 04:00 PM

Maybe it might be a good thing if you found out why you were tired all of the time. If it is lack of sleep then sleep more, otherwise it could be a symptom of something.

poreoilyme · 05-24-2003, 11:55 PM

Smile and laugh--a lot. It is the best natural way to perk up your skin and eyes, no matter how you looked to begin with.

There are also some good cream-based under-eye lighteners which help. One has a pink cast and looks marvelous (not pinky though!).