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 put your eye cream on, do a light massage on the eye area to increase circulation. -- Simms
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After using your eye mask, take a shower and let the warm water sprinkle on your eyes to boost circulation. -- Simms
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Exercise if you have time to get your circulation going. Hang upside down or do some downward dogs (see how to do it here) -- it'll help reverse the blood flow and help with dark circles. -- Simms
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There are tons of facemasks that can perk up a dull complexion and give you a glow. Here are some to try:
Vitamin C masks are a great way to add luminosity and moisture to skin. Neutrogena Healthy Skin Visibly Even Skin Polishing Enzyme Treatment, $12.59 is clinically proven to increase glow. -- Babaian
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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.
