Fake Your Way to 8 Hours of Rest

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Are you tired of looking tired? Although it is tempting to sleep in on the weekends, you can't actually catch up on lost sleep. Even when you can't get a good night's rest, there are ways to fake looking rested. Next time you're out burning the midnight oil try these fresh and easy tips and start your day bright eyed and bushy tailed!
  1. Splash cool water on your face. It will make you feel more alert and increase circulation to your complexion. If you need a serious wake up call, mix milk and ice to a wash cloth- apply the compress for up to 5 minutes.
  2. Leave some of the cool water on your face and apply a rich lotion- the moisturizer will lock in the remaining water to keep you from looking drab and sallow. Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance will keep you dewy and smooth all day.
  3. Apply a lightweight foundation that won't settle in fine lines and keeps you looking radiant- opt for a tinted moisturizer that will give you coverage and SPF in one step. We love Jane Iredale Dream Tint. It glides over skin, minimizes imperfections, and gets you out of the house fast when you have slept till the last possible minute.
  4. Reduce puffiness under the eyes. Eye products with caffeine will reduce swelling around the eyes quickly. Guinot Anti-Fatigue Eye Gel will provide instant cooling and refreshed skin.
  5. Use an eye lash curler on your upper lashes. This creates a brighter and more open looking eye. One or two minutes with this handy little tool can be a lifesaver- try a style with a silicone strip like Glominerals. While you are at it, swipe on a layer of mascara to maintain the curl.
  6. Give your face a soft glow using fool-proof pale pink or peach blush. Both of these natural colors look light and fresh on the complexion. Look for a color that mimics how your skin looks after a good workout- this glow makes you look vibrant and rested after a restless night! Two great shades are TRUE Apricot and Peony.
  7. Apply a lip balm or gloss to give your mouth the perfect pucker. Murad Energizing Pomegranate Lip Protector with SPF 15 looks as good as it smells!
  8. Make sure that your hair gets a quick boost of volume with a few spritzes of Barex Italiana Gloss Hairspray Spray directly onto hair or into your hands for quick styling power before your dash out the door!

Now you can be out the door and looking fresh, no matter how little sleep you've had!