Tired Eyes? Brighten Up!

It's not exactly unlocking the fountain of youth, but you can create the illusion of youth, highlights and a good nights rest.

Fatigue seems to be the biggest complaint from ladies of all ages.  Whether you partied a bit too late the night before a work day, were kept awake by a restless spouse, or were up with the baby all night long....we all need a bit of help in the brightening department at some point.

For evening, a shimmering nearly-white eye shadow just under the brow and a bit in the inside corners of your eyes has worked for me.  Please do not attempt this trick during the day lest you want to be mistaken for a "lady of the night"  ;)  An actual lady saves shimmer for night time (I could say the same about cleavage but that is an article for another day).

For day time still use a light eyeshadow, just one without the shimmer please.  Pale pink is nice.  A pearly white even.  Keep it minimal, just under the brow to give the illusion of a "lift".

 

Pro advice

Great advice from my personal makeup artist, Staci Broski:

-Use white eyeliner on the bottom lash line.
-When applying concealor never forget the inner corner of your eyes. This will brighten the area leaving you looking more fresh and awake.
-If you know COLOR WHEEL lingo~  utilize colors that contrast from your eye color to help provide a fresh glow to the color of their natural eyes.
Example: Blue Eyes~ Red Browns & colors in the coral family.
Green Eyes~ Red Browns and Plums.
Brown Eyes~ Orange tones and Plums.
-Use a thin layer of primer prior to application this will provide a more vibrant effect with the eye shadow.

Staci's recommended white eyeliner?  MAC FAscinating Liner

 

Award Winning Product

Winner for "Best Concealer" in the Star Beauty Awards 2010!
Un-Wrinkle Concealor & Brightener by Peter Thomas Roth
Apply illuminator under concealer. Pat concealer on under eye area. Reapply as needed for desired coverage.
The versatile dual-end formula can be used several ways: apply the illuminating liquid highlighter under the concealer, for subtle luminosity, or use it the way the best make-up artists do: on cheekbones, brow bones and the inside corner of the eye for that cover girl look.

Why it works:

With ingredients like an advanced ingredient, similar to the botulinum toxin, it helps prohibit muscles from contracting and helps prevent the formation of wrinkles.
SYN®-COLL- Cutting-edge peptide that helps accelerate collagen production and dramatically reduce the size and depth of wrinkles.
LICORICE ROOT - Helps to brighten the skin and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Try these tips.  Don't be discouraged if it takes a few times to get it perfect.  Using good quality brushes is a tremendous help.

Stay pretty!