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Before Bed:
Don't pile on too much cream before bed; it'll just increase puffiness. Instead, use a lighter gel with peptides or botanicals. (Try SkinCeuticals Eye Renewal Gel, $30 or Yes to Cucumbers Eye Love Cucumbers Soothing Eye Gel, $14.99.) -- Simms

Next: What to do when you first wake up

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When You First Wake Up:
Apply eye drops to help with any redness. My favorite eye drops are Rhoto (try Rohto V Cool Redness Relief, $6.79) for extra white eyes and a slight "wake up" effect. -- makeup artist Kristie Streicher

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When You First Wake Up:
Pop your eye cream or an eye mask (one to try: Origins No Puffery Cooling Mask for Puffy Eyes, $21) in the refrigerator for five minutes to make it cool. Not cold though, that may pop blood vessels. Leave it on for 20 minutes. You can also use cold tea bags. Black or chamomile teas are best for their anti-inflammatory properties. To do it: Make tea. Drain excess, pop in fridge and once cool, place on lids. -- Babaian

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When You First Wake Up:
When you put your eye cream on, do a light massage on the eye area to increase circulation. -- Simms

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When You First Wake Up:
After using your eye mask, take a shower and let the warm water sprinkle on your eyes to boost circulation. -- Simms

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.
BY SARAH CARRILLO | SHARES
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