3 Steps to Brighter Eyes

Say goodbye to dark circles and puffy lids with these three simple steps:

1. Flush it out. When you wake up with unusually puffy eyes, the consumption of too much sodium and too little water is often the culprit. Make a point of drinking plenty of extra water to rehydrate and flush out the toxins that are puffing you up; it’ll improve your current appearance and help prevent waking up with the same problem tomorrow.

2. Walk it off. Whether you occasionally suffer from puffy, tired-looking eyes or your brighter-eye battle is a lifelong one, you’ve probably wondered what you can do to de-puff your eyes, fast. Here’s the secret: go for a walk. Even a ten-minute walk will get blood pumping and excess fluid moving away from your face. I recently started going for early morning walks and was thrilled to discover this side effect. Want proof? Check out these before and after photos:

3. Fake it. If you don’t have time to take a stroll or your dark circles make you look like you’ve been punched in the face, it’s time to call in some reinforcements. Enter Benefit Fakeup.

The combination of silky moisturizer and long-last concealer make Fakeup your eyes' best friend. — The combination of silky moisturizer and long-last concealer make Fakeup your eyes’ best friend.

This undereye miracle worker features a core of concealer enveloped in a silky moisturizer. The result is a smooth application, long-lasting coverage and an undereye concealer that will not crease. It will be your best friend on mornings when you wake up feeling less than bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.

5 responses to “3 Steps to Brighter Eyes”

Taneja’s Bride

September 28, 2014 at 7:20 pm

That’s amazing! I must try the morning walks for that! 🙂 Thanks for sharing! ❤

1. fortheloveofgloss
  
  September 28, 2014 at 7:22 pm
  
  Isn’t it amazing? It might be my best beauty tip, and I discovered it completely by accident!
  
  1. Taneja’s Bride
    
    September 28, 2014 at 7:52 pm
    
    Those are the BEST! ❤ Thank you! 🙂
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