We all love this time of year but one too many late nights and you become run down. Then Monday comes around and all you want to do is hit snooze over and over. For most of you that is not an option, kids, job, priorities must be front and centre. So up and at them!
Eyes are the biggest giveaway when we have not slept so steal time from the rest of your morning routine to focus on the eyes. Our tips to looking like you've had a almost well rested nights sleep.
1. Before you do anything down a sports drink or coconut water. Both will hydrate you and hydration is one of the reasons for the headache and that foggy feeling. We always keep a stack of drinks or most grocery stores have sports drinks in powder form.
2. Skip the hair styling. Pull your hair back into a "ponytail with intention" courtesy of Schwarzkopf Professional -
directions here.
3. Conceal under-eye darkness. Choose your favourite under-eye concealer and a highlighter and off you go!
4. Massage under-eye bags. Under-eye bags are caused by fluid retention. Don't be afraid to massage the eye area - just be gentle and press the area instead of going in there like a RMT.
5. Curl and add mascara. Curling the lashes opens and widens the eyes giving you a more awake look. For a new mascara, read our
Guide to New Mascaras.
6. Add a rosy colour to the cheeks to brighten the complexion. Avoid bronzers which may bring a dull and muddy look to the complexion.
Read more on how to conceal under-eye bags and darkness here.
The wives tale of housing your eye contour gel in the fridge is to make it cold (of course) but the cold brings blood and circulation to that area.
