Until your puffiness subsides or is treated, minimize the look of it with Turnbow's go-to makeup tricks:
Step 1: Run your fingertips under cool water (if they aren't already cold like Turnbow's usually are), dry them off then apply a cold eye gel or cream (keep your eye cream in the fridge for extra depuffing benefits). Press the puffy area with your cool fingertips in a circular, clockwise direction.
Step 2: Apply illuminating concealer (try Jane Iredale Active Light Concealer, $24) in the half moon shape that surrounds the puffy area -- you want to "pop out that indention," says Turnbow.
Step 3: Draw attention away from your eyes by dusting pink blush on the apples of your cheeks.
Step 4: Curl your lashes and groom your brows to open up your eye area. Also, avoid wearing dark shadow or liner on your eyes, it will make them appear smaller and more tired," Turnbow says.
When eye cream or concealer alone won't do the trick, you may need to look into other options when it comes to treating and masking dark circles and puffiness. Whether they're a result of genetics or lack of sleep, too much sun or alcohol, these tricks -- courtesy of dermatologist Dr. Heidi Waldorf and New York City-based makeup artist Tina Turnbow -- will help you zap them for good, and disguise them like a pro until they're gone.
