No Beauty Sleep? Face It with Makeup

By Leisa Goins

Swelling
Who hasn’t woken up with the imprint of the couch on their cheek? Several hours spent in a face plant inevitably means puffiness, so avoid red-, pink-, or purple-based makeup pigments or look more swollen. Think neutrals. Neutrogena Skin Soothing Eye Tints promises to reduce puffiness and comes in two skin-hued shades ($8.49, drugstore.com). De-emphasize anything ruddy or puffy by brushing bronzer or light blush below the cheekbones. And hey, highlight the positive: Distracting lip tint should be in your makeup bag of tricks. A gloss like Burt’s Bees Lip Shimmer will eclipse any imperfections you are trying to hide without telegraphing the message: “I’m really done up to hide my flaws” ($3.50, burtsbees.com). 

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