How to Look Awake and Refreshed Every Morning

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How to Look Awake and Refreshed Every Morning

Puffy eyes, dark circles and dull skin are no match for these tricks

June 25, 2009 | by Sarah Carrillo | 50 COMMENTS

We all know the great looking skin mantra: drink plenty of water, stay away from sugar, salt and alcohol and get plenty of rest. But we also know that these things aren't always possible. Late nights and early mornings are inevitable, so for times when sleep isn't an option, use these expert tips to help you look awake and refreshed. You'll have everyone fooled into thinking you got your required eight hours.

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thanks hopefully these will help so i look awake for school!

by angel_golz Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 05:00PM Report as inappropriate

i wonder if those eye drops are bad for your eyes or if they have side effects over long periods of time

by treehugger1997 Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 12:27PM Report as inappropriate

love these tips

by LittleBunny Monday, January 7, 2013 at 11:51AM Report as inappropriate

Rhoto V eye drops the BEST! Great tips.

by Ydabney Monday, January 7, 2013 at 09:08AM Report as inappropriate

I've used the Rhoto Cool eyedrops, they're refreshing! I'll try some of the others tips.

by trishsterette Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 08:43AM Report as inappropriate

I take a bottle of water to bed with me every night! A must do for me!

by EricaF123 Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 05:09AM Report as inappropriate

great fantastic!!!!!!

by Nicole2814 Friday, January 4, 2013 at 06:59PM Report as inappropriate

Very interesting article, i think i want to try the Rhoto Rohto V Cool eyedrops.

by nicky22 Friday, January 4, 2013 at 11:58AM Report as inappropriate

Lot of tricks to tuck into my make-up bag! I found new ways to use dome of my old stand-bys!

by tabithaLA Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 11:54PM Report as inappropriate

The tips are very interesting. I will try some of these out.

by Sari Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 10:51PM Report as inappropriate

Thought it was great! Very helpful!

by kc99012 Saturday, September 1, 2012 at 04:18PM Report as inappropriate

I think the most important tips for looking good in the morning are getting the right amount of sleep and drinking plenty of water. I also like the suggestion for cooling products down because that sounds like it would feel great! I also didn't know that applying too much product might increase puffiness. Thanks.

by alictasia Monday, July 16, 2012 at 10:19AM Report as inappropriate

Great informative article. Interesting too! I'm gonna try some of these. I've saved this to look at later.

by asiagirl4ever Monday, July 16, 2012 at 09:17AM Report as inappropriate

Great info! I always have trouble in the mornings looking tired and not so put together. More so now that I have an 8 month old! I can't wait to see if these things help me out!

by CCochran Friday, June 22, 2012 at 11:59AM Report as inappropriate

Fabulous information re:Retin-A-it is the holy grail-have been a user for years-then comes the Theapeutica sleeping pillow-every morning I wake up with pillow marks-I had tried to sleep with talika strips on some spots but they come off on the pillow-not good-so I will look to purchase the Terapeutica sleeping pillow-it will certainly be worth the money-surely less than injections all over my face. Thanks for the great article.

by BlondeBabe Monday, April 9, 2012 at 12:51PM Report as inappropriate

I look best when I sleep on my back. My face stays line free and smooth.

by beautybody Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 10:20AM Report as inappropriate

A great article with tips I can try tomorrow!

by powerwoman033 Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 11:34PM Report as inappropriate

Always a challenge!

by lazorc Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 07:46PM Report as inappropriate

great

by Nicole2814 Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 10:59AM Report as inappropriate

great tips love itt

by Nicole2814 Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 08:15PM Report as inappropriate

awesome article

by anna_davis Monday, November 21, 2011 at 04:42PM Report as inappropriate

very nice! ill try some of that!

by Mssaralee18 Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 02:29PM Report as inappropriate

I will definitely follow some of those tips! :)

by queenofthegreen Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 04:12PM Report as inappropriate

Great advice...I'll try these in the morning

by LittleBunny Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 01:50PM Report as inappropriate

I have noticed that my skin does not tolerate night creams at all! Only light serums can occasionally pass,night creams clog my pores apparently. And I have to mention one thing,it really is not good to use eye drops all the time just to "look fresh"! You can dry your eyes with overusage of eye drops so be careful with that. Also I have to notice that when people wake up and get ready to go to work I doubt anyone uses all those masks you suggest,it is pretty silly. My goal always is to get ready as fast as I can and I use as little products as I can and believe me I look far better than my colleagues that need over an hour to get ready and pile all those products and makeup on. Free yourself of all that you do not need and leave more time to sleep,that is the real thing,nothing can beat good night rest.

by selma Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 12:34PM Report as inappropriate

great article! I really needed to

by Bon_Bon Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 11:38PM Report as inappropriate

loved the tips, im def gon try some of them. I am always waking up early and i look very puffy in the morning. =)

by beautyGodmade88 Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 07:14PM Report as inappropriate

Great tips, I will be trying some of them.

by MissPurple Friday, July 15, 2011 at 12:10PM Report as inappropriate

Eye cream in the fridge feels amazing!

by Only1KimmieD Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 12:40PM Report as inappropriate

i love using eye cream that's been in the fridge. it's extra refreshing!

by andra_stefania Monday, June 27, 2011 at 10:31AM Report as inappropriate

This article is extremely helpful. I've been having some major skin issues lately.

by requintis_brown Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 02:35PM Report as inappropriate

Good tips, and I bet some of them would help sufferers look more awake and refreshed during allergy season, too.

by bukiyounahito Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 08:47AM Report as inappropriate

A good night's sleep is the best beauty product in my opinion!

by LittleBunny Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 12:06PM Report as inappropriate

Good. New things to try out.

by ebbsandtides Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 12:22PM Report as inappropriate

nice

by modinosaur Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 06:11PM Report as inappropriate

Good tips. Concealer is key when I want to avoid looking tired.

by LipglossandSpandex Monday, April 25, 2011 at 08:40PM Report as inappropriate

good read!

by yckitsmary Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 01:24PM Report as inappropriate

Good Advice!

by HopeK Monday, March 28, 2011 at 06:27PM Report as inappropriate

made my day

by lelalu100 Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 12:53PM Report as inappropriate

My fav article by far!

by kayla_d_moore Friday, March 18, 2011 at 07:53AM Report as inappropriate

There were some tips I never thought of, I might try some of these.

by Mysterylady Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 09:29PM Report as inappropriate

I always wondered why people bragged about pink shadow. It gives me that Vampire look that I DO NOT want! Thanks for the great tips.

by alictasia Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 06:32PM Report as inappropriate

You can also line the inner corner of your eyes with a bright blue liner. It cancels out the red, making your eyes appear whiter and brighter. Also take time to massage your cleanser into your skin, it gets the blood flowing and gives your skin a rosy glow.

by RoleModel Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 04:30PM Report as inappropriate

thanks for the tips i'm definitely going to follow them

by melmilkowsky Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 01:25PM Report as inappropriate

great tips

by judyangel101 Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 01:35PM Report as inappropriate

great thanks for posting!

by Bon_Bon Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 05:58PM Report as inappropriate

wonderful tips

by LittleBunny Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 01:48PM Report as inappropriate

Excellent advice...but this sounds like a bit of work...

by royalpoison Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 01:07AM Report as inappropriate

it's all in the under eye concealer!

by kenya Sunday, December 26, 2010 at 11:12PM Report as inappropriate

Korres Lip Butters are my favorite lip balms & Rhoto makes the best eye drops they feel so good and refreshing. I am dying to get my own tube of Laura Mercier's tinted moisturizer!

by pynkNymphette Friday, December 17, 2010 at 07:50PM Report as inappropriate

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