Tiredness Essentials: 11 Tips for Faking It
Mom and multitasking giving you no time to sleep? Ready to get into the new season? We feel you! That’s why we’re here with 11 ways to trick your boss, your husband, and even yourself into thinking you slept a full 8 hours, even if you didn’t. Are you ready to fake your way through waking up? Read on below.
Conceal & Highlight
This tip is obvious! Using concealer to cover dark circles and brighten them is key to pretending to get a good night’s sleep. Reach for Wander Beauty’s Binary Matte and Shine Con cealer to perform double duty and help conceal dark circles. If your kids are keeping you up all night or you’ve had one margarita turn into three (we’ve all been there), one telltale sign is the eyes. Dualism its dual-ended formula helps conceal and brighten. The matte side is a creamy formula that hides any imperfections, while the other side is a brightening liquid. We can’t pretend that this magical combination will give you the energy for the day ahead, but it will make almost anyone mistake you for bright-eyed and bushy-tailed!
The old frozen spoon trick
Don’t have time for a Sephora run? No problem! I bet you didn’t think you’d sleep like a baby using your kitchen utensils. When you wake up with extreme puffiness under your eyes, it usually means that you have too much fluid collecting in that area and your body needs some help with circulation. First, you need to sit up or at least make sure your head is elevated so the fluid can start moving on its own. Next, take a cold spoon that you put in the fridge or freezer the night before and place the back of the spoon (the curved part that sticks outward) over your eyes. This acts as a cold compress, which naturally helps circulation to the face. It’s a quick, inexpensive way to reduce swelling – not only will it not cost you a lot of money (since we’re guessing you own at least one spoon), but within a few minutes you’ll have the blood flowing and looking more awake.
Reaching for the eye mask
Looking for a more serious solution or a quick pampering session before heading out the door?The Baggage Claim Eye Masks are perfect for you!These masks contain three layers of luxurious ingredients that moisturize and brighten the under-eye area to make it look plumper, reduce the appearance of dark circles, and work to minimize fine lines.The first layer contains skin-friendly ingredients that cling to your skin, including Aloe Vera extract and Camu Camu fruit extract.The middle layer is elastic so the mask won’t slip off while you’re going through your morning routine or cooking. The final layer is a gorgeous gold foil, which is not only great for Instagram moments, but also keeps the heat in so you can make the most of the serum!Whether you’ve got a big presentation at work and want to look refreshed, or you’ve been working all day but have an important date that night, baggage claim is a quick and easy addition to your morning or nighttime routine.
Lift, bundle, and go!
I know you’re tired and probably don’t even want to think about doing a full makeup look, but trust me, this one is well worth it. When you’re tired, your eyes naturally look heavier and more closed – our fourth tip is to grab a mascara this will give you a serious curl and give the illusion of big eyes. Adding some lash volume will lift your lashes and make you look well-rested, and curling mascara helps make your eyes wider and therefore more awake. Our Mile High Club™ Volume and Lengthening Mascara succeeds! With just one swipe, you can volumize and lengthen your lashes.
Put the vegetables on your face!
Yes, you read that right!
I was also shocked to find out that using cucumber or potato slices as an eye treatment is really effective.Cucumbers contain antioxidants that help heal the skin and reduce swelling.They contain ingredients like vitamin C, which stimulates new cell growth, and folic acid, which helps the skin fight off any environmental toxins.It’s perfect for brightening the under-eye area, soothing the skin and giving your eyes the rest they deserve.
You probably already know how much cucumber helps your skin, so let’s get to the real juice: how potatoes help! Well, similar to cucumbers, potatoes are rich in enzymes like vitamin C and starch. These nourish and repair the sensitive under-eye area and aid circulation. This is done in the same way as with cucumbers, simply slice raw, cold potatoes thinly, place them under your eyes for 10-15 minutes and then rest while they work their magic!
Jump into cold water
In a hurry and don’t have time to take a break from putting cucumbers under your eyes or even add concealer? No worries! Simplifying cold water on your face by adding to it helps to naturally stimulate your body and give you the energy you need. Cold water will make you work harder to restore your body temperature and help circulate to your face.
Hydrate to the rescue!
Save your face in one simple step: moisturize! When you’re tired, your skin looks the way you feel. Giving your skin a quality moisturizer is like taking a big drink of water. Adding it to your morning routine will make your skin look plump, refreshed and hydrated, even though you may not feel that way.
Moisturizer is an easy and great way to add that little pick-me-up you may be looking for. Enriched with fruit extracts and Pentavitin, Dive In Mo isturizer moisturizes your skin for up to 72 hours. This moisturizer has a gel-cream texture that absorbs perfectly into the skin, leaving it hydrated and glowing. For even more moisture, layer Glow Facial Oil on top. You’ll instantly look more refreshed.
Water, water, water!
I know you’ve heard it your whole life, but staying hydrated truly makes you not only look great, but absolutely feel great! Your body is made up of 60% water, which means that without it, you’re bound to feel weaker and more tired. Drinking water helps keep your immune system strong, your metabolism running fast, and your skin glowing. Oftentimes, people feel fatigued and think they are not getting enough sleep. In fact, it could be their diet and the amount of water they are drinking.
Sleep on your back.
Do you wake up and look in the mirror and realize that your face has been imprinted on the sheets? Well, the same! Simply try sleeping on your back throughout the night to avoid those unsightly wrinkles we wake up with the night before when we’re sleep deprived. Sleeping on your back is good for your skin as well as your spine and neck, perfect for avoiding neck pain the next morning.
Sweat.
This is another simple but effective method! If you know you have trouble sleeping, try starting your day with a workout. While it may be difficult to get up early and check your heart rate a couple times a week, first thing in the morning is a great way to make sure you’re well-rested for the next few days.
Exercise not only ensures a good night’s sleep and helps you appear more alert, but it also helps keep your cardiovascular system healthy and active. As mentioned earlier, the blood flow in your body automatically provides you with an advantage against the appearance of tiredness. Any form of exercise will help keep the blood flowing in your body so that you not only look awake, but feel awake as well!
Our Secret Weapon.
We saved my favorite tip for last! A beauty essential that may not be so obvious in order to pretend to be awake is nude eyeliner. Nude eyeliner can be applied to the waterline and the corners of your eyes to brighten them up. It’s a great way to make your eyes appear wider, brighter and ready to take on the day without looking obvious.