This post was inspired by the lovely Beth over at Beth & The Beauty Blog, who blogged about her staple products for bright eyes. Unfortunately for me I always seem to look tired, even if I sleep really well. I think part of this is genetics (my Mum and sisters are the same) and that I'm so pale, dark circles stand out a lot more. This means I have a selection of makeup products that I'll always use to try and brighten my eyes and just generally look more awake.
After applying eye cream (I currently Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair for Eyes), I apply a small blob of Benefit That Gal around each eye. This is a pink coloured brightening primer for your face, but I find it just gives my eyes a little lift and takes the edge off the darkness.
When I apply my foundation, which at the moment is the wonderful Vichy Dermablend Corrective Foundation (full review here), I also blend it in around my eyes. This foundation is marketed at covering dark circles as well as your face and it does a great job of doing so. Where necessary I apply Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer over the top (full review here). This is such a great product for the price of £4.19, I recommend you run out and buy one if you haven't yet tried it!
When it comes to the rest of my eye makeup I like to keep it simple. I apply No7 Stay Perfect Eyeshadow in Wheatsheaf across the lids for a hint of taupe shimmer and Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Eyeliner in Nude across the waterline to hide any redness (full reviews here and here). I then use my beloved Shu Uemura eyelash curlers and finish with Benefit They're Real mascara (full review here) for a wide eyed look. Shu Uemura are hands down the best eyelash curlers ever - I just wish they did refill pads for them!
What are your favourite makeup products for tired eyes?
Beauty Bird xx
I seriously don't know what I'd do without my eyelash curler and isn't benefit's mascara just amazing? love it so much!
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Thank you! I do love the mascara! Best one I've tried to date xx
DeleteI'm definitely going to give putting that gal underneath my eyes, I never thought to do that but the pinky tone would be good at combatting the darkness of under eye bags xxx
ReplyDeleteI didn't think of it first either, but I really do find it makes a difference! xx
DeleteLove my eyelash curler! It makes such a difference!
ReplyDeleteI have that no 7 eyeshadow too and its such a great everyday colour!
hareem x
I couldn't live without eyelash curlers, they just give that extra oomph! Yeah agree about the eyeshadow :-) xx
DeleteGreat post hun, I was thinking of doing something similar as tired eyes are always an issue for me! However, as you've probably realised, I'm never satisfied with the things I try, so I'm not quite ready to share anything that 'works' yet! Darn those dark circles and puffiness!!
ReplyDeleteI'm interested in those Shu Uemura eyelash curlers. I've long since given up curling mine as I couldn't find a decent pair. How would you say these are better than most, and were they extremely pricey?
Hope you're having a good week hun :)
Mel xx
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I hate my dark circles and eye bags, I don't think I'll ever be completely satisfied either!
DeleteThe Shu Uemura eyelash curlers are about £20.00 I think. I've tried Cosmopolitan and No7 ones and they just didn't curl very well. My lashes are long but flat so the eyelash curlers just give them that extra oomph xx
With my late nights lately this was the perfect post!! xo
ReplyDeleteThank you :-) xx
Deletegreat idea to use That Gal under your eyes! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you :-) xx
Deletei have genetically tired eyes, my dark circles are the worst! i'd be 100x happier with my face if i didn't have them. great post, it's been very helpful :)
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I would be so much happier too, they just seem to be such a big part of your face! Glad you found the post helpful xx
DeleteGreat post, need to give the Collection concealer a go! xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, I'd definitely recommend that concealer! xx
DeleteI use Sin from the Naked palette to highlight the inner corners on my eyes - really makes you look wide awake!
ReplyDeleteI really should highlight the inner corners too, good tip :-) xx
DeleteYour routine is obviously working Sasha because I've never noticed any dark circles or tired looking eyes in your pics! Great idea of using the Benefit Bad Gal - may try that out! xx
ReplyDeleteAw thank you Jenny! :-) xx
DeleteOh I love Vichy Dermablend foundation it's my favourite. It's pretty full coverage without being too heavy xx
ReplyDeleteIt's my favourite now too, totally agree about the coverage! I love it! xx
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