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Makeup That Makes Me Look More Awake
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items Some mornings i don’t need a full face👍🏻 i just want to look a little more fresh, rested, and alive. These are the makeup products I’d reach for when i want brighter-looking eyes, a healthier flush, and a more awake complexion without making it loo...
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Brighten & Wake Up your Complexion
Eyes That Look More Awake
Add That Fresh, Healthy Flush
Brighten & Wake Up your Complexion
The quickest way to look more awake is often a little brightness around the eyes and complexion. These are the products I’d reach for when I want coverage without a heavy, tired-looking finish
This is the kind of concealer I’d reach for when I want my under-eyes to look smoother and more awake without making the whole face look overly done. The finish stays natural and creamy, which makes it easy for everyday makeup
Radiant Creamy Concealer - NARS
I like the idea of a concealer that gives coverage while still looking fresh. This one is especially nice when I want my under-eyes to look brighter rather than simply covered up
Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer ...
This is the one I’d keep around for those little areas that need a quick brightening boost. It gives that polished, more-awake effect without feeling like I’m piling on concealer
Touche Éclat Awakening Concealer Click Pen
When I want a brighter, more lifted-looking under-eye without a heavy layer, this is the type of formula I’d reach for. It’s especially nice for a fresh everyday makeup look
Beli Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer
This is such a fun shortcut when the under-eye area is looking dull. I’d use it when I want a little color correction and brightness before deciding whether I even need much concealer
Banana Bright+ Vitamin CC Stick
Eyes That Look More Awake
A little definition around the eyes can make a surprisingly big difference. These are the easy eye products I’d choose when I want my eyes to look brighter, more open, and less sleepy
A good mascara can make me look more awake almost instantly. I’d reach for this when I want lifted-looking lashes with length and definition instead of a super heavy, clumpy effect
Lancôme Lash Idôle Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara
For a softer everyday look, I’d go for a mascara that lifts and defines without making the lashes look overly dramatic. This fits that fresh, effortless makeup mood really well
Jual SAIE Mascara 101 Lengthening and Lifting
A soft nude or neutral pencil can be such a small step with a noticeable effect. I’d use it around the eyes when I want them to look a little brighter and more open
Artist Color Pencil: The Viral Eye & Lip Liner MAKE UP FOR EVER
A tiny touch of shimmer in the right place can instantly make an eye look more lively. I’d keep this for the inner corner or center of the lid when I want that subtle awake-looking sparkle
Master Crystal Reflector®
This is the kind of eyeliner I’d reach for when I want my wing to actually stay put. The felt-tip applicator makes it easy to create a thin, precise line, while the waterproof formula holds up well through long days
Stay All Day® Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner - stila
Add That Fresh, Healthy Flush
Once the eyes are brighter, I like adding a little color back into the face. A soft blush, subtle bronzer, or glow can make the whole look feel healthier and more alive
This is the kind of blush I’d choose when I want my complexion to look instantly healthier. The cream and powder combination makes it easy to build that fresh, dimensional flush
Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo
When I want a polished flush without making the rest of my makeup complicated, a good powder blush does the job. This gives that pretty pop of color that makes the face look more alive
Make Me Blush Powder - Makeup - Blush & Bronzer
A tiny amount of liquid blush can completely change a tired-looking complexion. I’d use this when I want that fresh, healthy flush without adding lots of layers
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
A little warmth around the face can make the complexion look much healthier. I’d use this lightly around the cheeks and forehead when I want more dimension without looking heavily bronzed
SuperSuede™ Radiant Talc-Free Baked Powder Bronzer
When I want a quick touch of warmth and definition, a cream bronzer is one of my favorite shortcuts. This kind of formula blends easily and keeps the look soft instead of overly sculpted
Dior Forever Skin Bronze: bronzing stick with a natural skin finish