Ways to Not Look Dull and Tired in 10 Steps

Get an Instant CPR for your Skin

When you find yourself fatigued and dull, the first thing is to have an instant shower. A shower transforms the body temperature and you have an increased blood circulation. As a result, you recover your normal complexion which was lost.

Get Rid of Those Puffy Eyes

Puffy eyes are one of the most common symptoms of fatigue and sleep deprivation. People with busy schedules experience them each morning. Try the below given fixes to cover them up.

• Close your eyes and place chilled cucumber slices on the lids for about 5 to 10 minutes.

• Dip the cotton buds in chilled rose water and place them on your eyelids.

• Placing chilled teabags on the eyes.

• Putting sliced strawberries on your eyes works wonderfully as it has alpha-hydroxy acids that brilliantly fight puffiness.

• Application of some high quality anti-aging eye cream may help in defusing that puffiness around your eyes.

• De-puff your eyes with a freezing spoon on your eyes. Slightly press your eyes with the outer side of the spoon for much time as possible.

Say NO to Sleepy Eyes!

After a rough sleep at night, nothing could save you from those heavy, dull and sleepy eyes. You’d surely not like your coworkers to notice that. Applying some nude shade of liner on the waterline of your eyes would make your eyes look brighter and bigger. And if you have dark circles, don’t forget to highlight that darker spot located at the inner most corner of your eyes.

Note: Don’t opt for smokey eyes. They would make you look more exhausted.

Hydrate Your Skin

Following the same hectic routine, you don’t get time to take care of yourself. As a result, your skin gets dull and lifeless. To bring back that freshness and life, don’t forget to moisturize your skin daily. Use some dermatologically tested skin moisturizer twice a day to fight a dehydrated skin.

Use a Primer

There are several facial deformities caused by tiredness. Enlarged pores is one of them. For busy women, a primer can be used as a base for their makeup. A primer glides easily and covers those pores. It can also be used as skin moisturizer. But if you have got a dry skin, don’t forget to apply a moisturizer first.

Note: Applying a thick layer of foundation would not hide your deformities rather it would highlight your fine lines and wrinkles. So, skip the idea of piling on makeup.

Try the Magic of Concealer

Using a concealer (a tone lighter than your natural skin tone) around your eyes down to the smile lines would not just hide several facial flaws (including dark circles), it would instantly add a glowing effect to your skin, making you look energized and awake.

Pop of Color

Adding a pop of pretty color to your lips would divert each eye towards it. And no one would focus on your dull and sleepy eyes. Similarly, a vibrantly hued dress would also add a refreshing appeal.

Lift Your Eyebrows

How to not look tired when you don’t have a good night sleep? You are surely going to have heavy eyes in the morning. Here’s the easiest solution. Simply divert the attention from those sagging eyes to your arch-like brows. If you don’t have lifted eyebrows naturally, get some aid from your cosmetics. Brush up your brows with some shade that goes right with your brow’s shade and skin tone (shades of taupe are best).

Get Accessorized!

When you are feeling dull inside, you better get it balanced with a sparkling effect outside. Using eye-catching jewelry like some glitzy necklace and sparkling earrings would help in hiding your exhaustion.

Tie a High Ponytail

Don’t want let your colleagues see that you are sleep deprived. But the question is how to not look tired? Even your hairdo can help. A high ponytail would give a lift to your face, offering you a fresh and high-spirited look.

• Drink Plenty of Water: Dehydration causes weakness in body and you automatically look fragile and weak. This weakness can easily be seen around your eyes in the form of wrinkles and dark circles. So, make sure you are drinking plenty of water (8 oz. in a day).

• Overcome Iron Deficiency: If you are pre-menopausal, your puffy eyes are a result of iron deficiency. It’s time to overcome this shortage with iron-rich foods.

• Foods to Avoid: Alcohol and caffeine, both have dehydrating effects on body. Stop using it, especially before going to bed. Alcohol swells our blood vessels and we get a more swelled and puffy look in the morning. Besides, salty snacks and drinks with artificial sweeteners (soda) should also be avoided. A recent study has shown the sweeteners like saccharin and aspartame causes fluid retention and ultimately you end up with puffy Eyes.

• Regulate Your Sleep: Sleep deprivation is the biggest cause of tiredness and fatigue. To get rid of it all, make sure you are getting a sleep of about 8 to 9 hours. If you have some sleeping disorder, overcome it with the help of your dietary intake. Foods like grapes, salmon, cotton cheese and turkey have amino acid tryptophan, that combats sleeping problems.

Change the Way you Sleep: You will keep on worrying about how to not look tired unless you bring some positive changes in your sleeping style. Sleep on your back with some extra pillows. Elevated head helps in reducing puffiness of eyes and dark circles.