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You're Sick. Look Pretty.

Just because you're blowing your nose 'til it's raw doesn't mean you have to look as bad as you feel. These products will help you fake it 'til you're healthy again

January 29, 2013 | by Erica Smith | 22 COMMENTS

Dove Hair Therapy Refresh + Care Invigorating Dry Shampoo, $4.49 If the aches, pains, and chills you're feeling make standing in the shower the world's most excruciating experience, skip it and use this dry shampoo instead. It'll give your bed-head hair some oomph.

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La Roche-Posay Eau Thermal Spring Water

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Dove Refresh+Care Invigorating Dry Shampoo

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Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Soothing Lotion SPF 15

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Origins Eye Brightening Color Stick

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Aquaphor Healing Ointment

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Carmex Moisture Plus

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Helpful but I think ill just crawl in bed and stay there when I'm sick

by kfloyd01 Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 04:58PM Report as inappropriate

I like the ideas. Will try next time I am sick, especially when going to work.

by Sari Friday, April 12, 2013 at 11:26PM Report as inappropriate

I like how the La Roche-Posay Eau Thermal Spring Water makes my face feel.

by Monique3 Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 06:58AM Report as inappropriate

Dry shampoo and a lot of concealer help a lot! A bit of highlighter can help with give a healthy glow back to your skin.

by LipglossandSpandex Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 10:26PM Report as inappropriate

Will try the eyeliner

by Zeaundra Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 12:52PM Report as inappropriate

dry shampoo can be really useful

by butterfly11 Monday, April 1, 2013 at 05:24PM Report as inappropriate

I was sick for most of February and oh so grateful for dry shampoo. I use the Pssst! brand.

by kittymarmalade Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 11:58PM Report as inappropriate

I love the dry shampoo. I hate putting makeup on when I have fever. Is there a foundation that doesn't lock in the heat.

by Chica181 Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 06:12PM Report as inappropriate

I want to try the dry shampoo

by yadijane Monday, February 18, 2013 at 06:12PM Report as inappropriate

Also, let's not forget eye drops! Less a cosmetic than a medicine, Refresh Optive Advanced is still my go-to when I'm feeling crummy and looking worse. They brighten my eyes and refresh me in short order.

by SallyS85 Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 10:39PM Report as inappropriate

Definitely going to get that Carmex lip balm ...

by SallyS85 Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 10:00PM Report as inappropriate

Good to know.

by nicky22 Friday, February 1, 2013 at 10:30AM Report as inappropriate

Doesn't work if you have a runny nose!!!

by yestfl Friday, February 1, 2013 at 10:07AM Report as inappropriate

Some nice ideas. Tend to like the hair one.

by evet Friday, February 1, 2013 at 06:04AM Report as inappropriate

I guess...but when I'm sick and I try to look pretty, it usually ends up being a big fail.

by MizzPink Friday, February 1, 2013 at 05:36AM Report as inappropriate

great article. I love the Aquaphor ointment already. I ahven't tried the Dove dry shampoo or the Carmex tinted balm but I want to now that I've seen them. LOL

by jenn8779 Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 11:55AM Report as inappropriate

Wonderful tips for cold season! I love the Aquaphor recommendation. That seems like a much cheaper option than Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream. I also agree that a flesh colored pencil in the water line can make you look so much more awake than you actually are ;)

by HeathRene Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 10:43AM Report as inappropriate