Weddings, vacations, graduations -- during momentous occasions like these, all women have one thing in common: our eyes share exactly what we're thinking with the world -- as these snapshots from real women prove.
If you've got a special moment coming up, try these skin care and makeup tips to ensure your eyes are saying exactly what you want them to:
• Make sure to get your beauty sleep before a big event. You won't be at your best if you're sleepy and dealing with tired, puffy eyes.
• Cleanse your skin thoroughly before applying your makeup, and make sure to be gentle with the delicate skin around your eyes.
• Apply an eye cream, like Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector, $39.50, that will help with dark circles, fine lines, and more so your eyes look their best.
• Make sure to match your eye makeup to the event you're attending (a smoky eye is great at a party, less so at a BBQ).
• Don't forget to smile!
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Meghan -- Happy
"This is my sister and me in Napa, toward the end of a weeklong road trip we took this summer. We rented a Mustang convertible in Los Angeles and drove up the Pacific Coast Highway to wine country. We laughed until we cried every day. We were like giddy little girls again in our convertible, keeping the top down even if it meant we had to blast the heat. And I think this picture really shows how happy we were to be spending the time together. My sis is my best friend in the world, and my gratitude about that really comes through here."
Tip: Did a long night chatting with your best friend cause you to wake up with dark circles? Try a cool compress, cool tea bags, or chilled cucumber slices to minimize their appearance.
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Heather -- Nervous Anticipation
"This photo was taken at my sister's wedding. I was feeling happy and excited for my sister and also nervous that I would fall down while walking down the aisle. But this was a big event because she was the first of us to get married and she'd been planning it for more than a year, so when the day finally came it felt surreal."
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Rachel -- Thrilled
"I was showing my baby, Phoebe, to the world and although I was exhausted from a long labor I was also thrilled to welcome the newest member (and second girl) to my family!"
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Irmgard -- Content
"This photo was taken at the family reunion last summer, where it was so wonderful to catch up with relatives from around the country. My husband and I will be married 59 years this November, and I'm sure we'll be celebrating our 60th anniversary at the next reunion."
Tip: A bright lip, Irmgard's signature look, can brighten up your whole face -- and make dark circles less noticeable.
Weddings, vacations, graduations -- during momentous occasions like these, all women have one thing in common: our eyes share exactly what we're thinking with the world -- as these snapshots from real women prove.
If you've got a special moment coming up, try these skin care and makeup tips to ensure your eyes are saying exactly what you want them to:
• Make sure to get your beauty sleep before a big event. You won't be at your best if you're sleepy and dealing with tired, puffy eyes.
• Cleanse your skin thoroughly before applying your makeup, and make sure to be gentle with the delicate skin around your eyes.
• Apply an eye cream, like Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector, $39.50, that will help with dark circles, fine lines, and more so your eyes look their best.
• Make sure to match your eye makeup to the event you're attending (a smoky eye is great at a party, less so at a BBQ).
• Don't forget to smile!
