5 Makeup Tips to Look More Awake

Five Makeup Tips to Look More Awake

Written by: Allie DeWitt

Have you ever had somewhere important to be but you feel (and look) sick or tired? Well, here are some tips to incorporate in to your makeup routine to help you look like you're at the top of your game, even if you're not. 

Here is me on a pretty typical day at college, having stayed up too late. I have some dark circles and some redness 

Tip One: Use a medium-full coverage foundation and full coverage concealer!

You can see here that a good base completely hides my redness and under-eye circles, without having to take time to color correct. A concealer that is a shade or two lighter than the foundation will brighten your under-eye area and make you look more awake!

Tip Two: Use some blush and bronzer to bring color and depth to your face!

A little bit of blush will bring some color back in to your cheeks and bronzer placed under the cheek bones and on the temples will bring depth to your face. You can also add a little of your favorite highlight, but that is not necessary.

Tip Three: Using two-three eyeshadow shades will add dimension!

You do not need to use a ton of different eyeshadows to achieve a great look, but you should use more than just one shade. Put a neutral matte shade in the crease, a slightly darker matte in the outer v (if you want to, this is optional), and add a shimmer shade all over the lid. You now have a cute eyeshadow look that was quick to apply!

Tip Four: Winged liner and mascara make you look awake!

Just adding some winged eyeliner and a coat of mascara will really bring the look together and help you look more awake. A white or nude liner in the lower waterline will also make your eyes look bigger and more open. I like to also add some fake lashes at this point, but that isn't everyone's cup of tea and isn't necessary to look great.

Tip Five: Choose a bold lipstick

This will draw attention away from any sign of you looking tired or sick, and everyone will just compliment your awesome lipstick instead!

Complete your look with a comfy, but cute outfit!

No one will know that you're anything but fabulous!