How to hide signs of fatigue with makeup: 7 tips from a makeup artist

On the one hand, December is the month of pre-holiday excitement and gift-buying. On the other hand, a month of insomnia and a feeling of accumulated fatigue. But corporate parties and any event season require you to look fresh and rested (no matter how much sleep you get at night). Then makeup comes to the rescue. We asked Evgenia Kotrina, makeup artist at Keep Looking beauty salons, for life hacks that will help eliminate signs of fatigue on your face.

Evgenia Kostrina

Prepare your skin for makeup

First of all, you need to prepare your skin before starting make-up. Without this step, even the highest-end decorative cosmetics will not be able to hide flaws.

— Gently cleanse the skin of your face and neck and apply a moisturizing toner with a cotton cloth.

— If you have time to prepare, use an express mask and tape. The mask will quickly nourish the skin, and the patches will help eliminate puffiness under the eyes, and also moisturize sensitive and thin skin.

— Apply your favorite cream to your face, and don’t forget the product around the eyes.

Well-prepared, moisturized skin already looks more rested. And all we have to do is hide a few shortcomings.

Use a glowing base

To even out the tone, apply a glossy base – this will help visually soften the skin texture and create the effect of shine from the inside. After that you can move on to the basics. It is better to choose those with a natural finish, light and moisturizing. Dense matte textures can accentuate signs of fatigue, flaking and wrinkles.

My favorite way to apply foundation is with a damp sponge. This technique allows you to quickly and evenly distribute the product on the skin and reduces the risk of overdoing it with the amount of product.

Pay attention to the under eye area

The first sign of fatigue is dark circles under the eyes. Concealer can hide these. The main secret is to neutralize the “color nuance”. This requires color correction, not a heavy product or a lot of it.

If the dark circles under your eyes have a bluish-purple hue, use a concealer with peach or salmon undertones. And if the skin under your eyes is more prone to a brown tone, opt for a concealer with a yellowish tone.

A small amount of concealer should be applied only to the inner corners of the eyes and dark areas and blended with a sponge or finger stamping movements.

Add blush and tan

Blush and bronzer are great products to make your skin look more refreshed. It is better to use cream products, they fit perfectly with the foundation and are blended with a sponge.

— Apply the blush to the cheekbones of your cheeks and distribute it towards your temples.

— Apply a soft cream-coloured highlighter without large shimmers to the prominent parts of the cheekbones and under the eyebrows.

– Apply bronzer as a veil using a fluffy brush. This will leave your face more contoured, tanned and rested. If you look tired, it is better not to use a sculptor with gray undertones.

Highlight your eyes

Be sure to paint between the eyelashes – this is the most important aspect of any makeup. Choose a rich dark brown or black color for a long-lasting pencil. Apply and blend soft cream shadows. Apply bronzer and blush to the crease of your eyelids to make your eyes look fuller and livelier. Curl your eyelashes with a curler and apply lengthening mascara.

Now about your eyebrows; Carefully fill in the gaps and shape with clear gel.

Use lip balm

Apply a moisturizing tinted pink balm to your lips. It is better not to use long-lasting matte textures, they can emphasize dry lips after a sleepless night.

Fix your makeup

The finishing touch is a moisturizing setting spray. Such products have a refreshing effect, which is very important when you are tired.