Different Ways to Fake a Goodnight's Sleep

Thought you would be interested in a couple of beauty tips. The frozen peas made me curious and I tried it, it works. The tip about adding sparkle to your eyes was also interesting for me..


Scrub right

The main aspect about repair work on the face is actually supposed to happen in the skin at night, which includes the natural whisking away of dead cells that tend to leave your complexion looking dull and lifeless. A great facial exfoliation in the morning can do basically the same thing quickly and inexpensively. But you must be sure that you choose one that includes soft round grains rather than a chemical agent such as as glycolic or lactic acid. Glycolic or lactic acid can increase sun sensitivity and leaves you blotchy. 

 

Chill out

A cool shower tends to stimulate circulation in your body and can have a toning effect that gives off great end results, states Jeannette Graf, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. Research has proven that lowering the temperature a few degrees can make you feel awake and revived. Recommendation: Try using a peppermint body wash as its scent increases alertness and improves performance on intellectual tasks. 

Moisturise Well

Lack of sleep can compromise your skin’s barrier and make it tough to retain water. Assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Boston University Medical Center, Ranella Hirsch states that “dehydration then accentuates any fine lines you already have, which just makes you look even more tired”. Any moisturiser helps restore the balance.

Subtract puffiness

Reasoning, myth busters, ripleys believe it or not, whatever it may be, the old tea bag on the eyes trick works, and does so for a reason: the caffeine constricts blood vessels, the tannins in the tea bag reduces inflammation and the pressure compresses the puffiness. Assistant professor of dermatology at New York University Medical School asserts that "cucumber slices, an eye gel you keep in the fridge, or a bag of frozen peas all work the same way, it's really the cold that shrinks the capillaries and stimulates lymphatic drainage’ (She uses peas on patients in order to bring down swelling.

Get Moving

Try ten jumping jacks followed by ten deep breaths and then repeat, this works because of the emphasis on your breathing. Leslie Baumann, professor of dermatology and director of the University of Miami Cosmetic and Research Institute at the Miller School of Medicine, stipulates that "It sounds kind of hockey, but I swear, it really works. Vessels in the lymphatic system lack their own muscles, the body tends to rely on external movement and breathing in order to keep fluids from pooling in areas like under the eyes. "Because of the emphasis on your breathing, yoga is great for dispersing these fluids, too, but when you're already running late, jumping jacks will only take a minute Baumann says.

Don't on the Foundation

Skin always has its stages where it looks lifeless, no fear, there is a solution, the answer is using less foundation rather than more. Makeup artist Aaron De Mey asserts that you should “choose a creamy formula that contains light-reflecting particles and apply with your fingers, so it can really melt into the skin, and be sparing-your face will look much more awake if you can still see your skin. If you are one that likes powder then you should only apply it to the chin, forehead and the sides of the nose. "Having a little glow on your cheeks and the center of the nose is more natural," he explains. Recommendation: Lancôme Photôgenic Lumessence Foundation.

Curl Your Lashes

Makeup artists are all in agreement that curling your lashes give your eyes a lift. For the most part of a fresh eyed look, makeup artist Chrisanne Davis states that one should hold the curler as close to the base of the lashes as possible, you only need to squeeze once to maximize the curve and length".

Lighten Up

When it comes to eye creams, they all promise to come to the aid of your dark circles, none of them offer an instant fix. Concealer, is a sure thing, so begin with choosing a creamy formula that is a little lighter than your skin, but don't go too light.  Davis recommends applying it after foundation—"since you want to use the bare minimum, and your makeup will have already given you a head start, cover just the dark areas, not the entire under-eye, and stay away from overblending.

Don't skip your lids

If you’re main focus is on the area of the under eye circles, puffiness and pink eyelids, exhaustion is the one behind it. If you're focused on under-eye circles and puffiness, it's easy to look right past another dead giveaway of exhaustion: pink eyelids. Baumann tells patients to pat them with a cotton ball that has been soaked in Afrin. "Nasal sprays contain something called oxymetazoline, which takes on redness and swelling," she states. Baumann notes that it's mostly effective when you've been crying. If they still look pink, makeup artist Troy Surratt recommends applying an eye-shadow base. "One that's peachy will neutralize blue, purple, and grey tones," he stipulates. Yellow-based concealer in a tiny bit, will work on purple circles, but be sure to pick a formula that isn't thick or drying. Recommendation: Estée Lauder Pure Colour Eyeshadow.

Add sparkle

Makeup artists all basically agree that you want to avoid iridescence around the eyes when you're tired ("It just draws attention to the area," says De Mey), there's one exclusion: "Put just a tiny touch of shimmer cream right in that little hollow in the inner corners of the eyes. Use a golden colour if you have dark skin, silvery or pearlescent if you're pale, and then blend well with a Q-tip," instructs De May. "It instantly makes you look refreshed." Recommendation: Clinique Up-lighting Liquid Illuminator in Bronze for darker skin and Shiseido Makeup Accentuating Color Stick in Champagne Flush for pale skin.

Draw the Liner

Once you have done everything around the eyes that could possibly be done, whip out that eye pencil baby. Giordano says that one should "Take a nude-coloured pencil and line the inside rim of the lower lid—it will cover any redness and brighten the eye. It's an old Hollywood trick that really works. When it comes to definition of the upper lashes, "go with something a little less severe than black, like a charcoal or a chocolate brown, and push the point into the lash line as you go," says Davis. "Then wing it outward and upward just the tiniest bit at the end—it really does have the effect of opening up the eyes." Recommendation: Laura Geller Double Eye Appeal and Rimmel SpecialEyes Eye Liner Pencil in Sable Brown.

Blush brightly

We all tend to look drained, most of the time, but adding colour to your face with blush makes sense. Makeup artist Susan Giordano likes cream formulas in shades like sheer wine, which, when blended, will "create a transparent flush like when you pinch your cheeks. She states that “a light layer of bright blush that has melted into your skin looks more natural than lots and lots of a lighter pastel”. De May recommends applying the colour slightly higher on the face than usual when you need to look more awake. "Use your fingers to rub it on the highest point of the apples, right over the edge of the orbital bone, blurring that line a little will help draw attention away from any darkness or puffiness there. Recommendation: Paula Dorf Cheek Colour Cream in Candy Apple.

Whiten your eyes

The best makeup artist in the world won’t do anything if your eyes are bloodshot. This is usually caused from dehydration, but can easily be treated with drops like Visine, which contain ingredients that shrink the blood vessels. If you don’t wear contact lenses and are able and willing to spend a bit more, Graf swears by Collyre Bleu from Alcone. "They have the slightest blue tint that also counteracts any yellowness you may have in the eyes and makes them incredibly white. I use them before I go on TV. Just don't use whitening drops every day—opthalmologists warn that over time, they can have a rebound reddening effect”.

 

Via: allure.com

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