6 Ways to Look Like You’ve Had Your Beauty Sleep (Even If You Haven’t)

You’ve had a less-than-peaceful night, resulting in dull, tired skin that interferes with your normal glow. Even if you only get a few hours of beauty sleep, you can revitalize your skin and pretend to look like you slept all night.

With a quick one or two strategic skin treatments and makeup tips, you’ll look bright and refreshed – fake it ’til you make it!

Wake up your face.
The first step to mimicking a full night’s sleep is aloe vera: it’s the ultimate soother for stressed-out skin. With its anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties, aloe vera is the perfect combination for dry and irritated skin. Before you dare to start your morning routine, apply a thin layer of aloe vera gel (chilled in the fridge) to your face. The cooling effect will feel great and help reduce puffiness – especially in the delicate under-eye area. Leave it on for a few minutes, then drink coffee or matcha tea, wash it off, and continue with the rest of your skin care routine.

Get rid of sleepiness.
One telltale sign of a sleepless night is dull skin. Exfoliation is the key to a glowing complexion, so head to the kitchen to make this easy homemade scrub.

Mix about ¼ cup organic brown sugar, 1½ tablespoons jojoba oil, and a few drops of frankincense essential oil, which acts as a toner and pore minimizer. Put them together and apply liberally, scrubbing in circular motions to help promote blood flow and remove dead, flaky skin. Make sure to follow with a good facial oil to lock in this new softness.

Setting the stage for greatness.
Now that you’re ready to create the perfect canvas, it’s time to apply a little natural makeup. Start with W3LL PEOPLE’s Bio Tint Multi-Active Moisturizer (SPF 30) – a hybrid beauty miracle that moisturizes, brightens and firms. Enriched with bioactive ingredients like ginseng, peptide complexes and broccoli seed oil, this botanical miracle actually improves the quality of your skin while correcting redness and blemishes.

Next, you’ll need to do something about those dark circles. Don’t use a matte concealer – you really want to add moisture to overworked eyes. Opt for a product with a luxurious, mousse-like texture, like this dreamy Bio Correct concealer from W3LL PEOPLE. Press gently into the skin rather than rubbing it in, and keep the amount of product you use in check, as tired skin can look worse if you over-cover it. The best part about this product? It contains coffee to reduce puffiness, organic coconut oil for hydration, and algae to brighten skin tone.

PRO TIP: Don’t forget to apply concealer to your upper eyelids! This combats redness, instantly brightens and awakens your eyes.

Energize your complexion.
If you didn’t get enough sleep last night, your skin may be dehydrated. The combination of dry skin and powder can be risky, so opt for cream makeup. The biggest weapon in the fight against a tired look is W3LL PEOPLE’s Natural Contour and Highlight duo. Start with the Highlighting Cream to highlight the tops of the cheekbones, brow bone, bridge of the nose and cupid’s bow for a healthy, effortless glow. Follow with the bronzer to add some sun-kissed color to waxy skin.

For an extra boost, pat W3LL PEOPLE Nudist Multi-Use Duo onto the apples. You can even sweep a little into the crease of your upper eyelid to open your eyes. The creamy shade is super sheer and natural, enriched with chamomile and green tea to energize and revitalize the skin while mimicking the look of healthy blood flow to the face.

Brighten your eyes.
Lack of sleep shows up most visibly on your eyes. When you don’t get enough sleep, they aren’t as wide, bright or clear. The easiest way to fix this is to use an eyelash curler and apply a few coats of mascara, such as W3LL PEOPLE’s Expressionist Mascara. make sure to apply only to your upper lashes, as this prevents any product from seeping underneath your eyes and making you look more tired.

Another trick is to use black eyeliner. Simply pulling the upper lid taut (leaving the lower lid out) lifts the eye and makes the whites look whiter.This expressive liquid eyeliner from W3LL PEOPLE is free of harmful chemicals, so it won’t further irritate tired, red eyes.

Give your lips some love.
Remove any flakes from dry lips with your homemade sugar scrub and add a final touch of clear gloss for a full, hydrated lip look.W3LL PEOPLE’s Bio Extreme Lip Gloss is enriched with Shea Butter and packed with Organic Cinnamon for a healthy, full-bodied finish.

Now you’re ready for the day, so take action and do something beautiful!