5 Simple Steps To Brighten Sleepless Eyes

There are just a few solutions to tired eyes; an inevitable sign of exhaustion that gets darker and puffier with age. More sleep, sure, but sometimes this logical fix just isn’t realistic. Instead, follow our five steps below, and go from jet lagged-looking to brightly wide awake in the blink of an eye. —Julia Dumbrell

Step 1: Patches

Summer Fridays Jet Lag Eye Patches

Part of the beloved Jet Lag family, Summer Fridays’s new non-slip, ultra-soothing patches provide targeted hydration and depuffing benefits ($32.50). The set of 6 is great for preparing eyes for makeup, or simply enhancing a natural glow, with all moisture and no mess.

OMY LAB Instant-Lift Express Revitalizing Eye Patches

The OMY LAB biodegradable Instant-Lift™ Express Revitalizing Eye Patches are designed to smooth, hydrate, and brighten the eye area ($50). The patches offer a powerful lineup of ingredients: Vitamin B12, to reduces the appearance of dark circles and strengthens the skin barrier, Pro-Collagen Peptides which improve skin elasticity and firmness, Witch Hazel Extract to help reduce puffiness and Allantoin for skin soothing. 

Step 2: Creams

Tatcha Brightening Eye Cream

The Brightening Eye Cream with Vitamin-C from Tatcha targets three types of dark circles as it visibly depuffs, and firms the look of skin ($86). Extended potency is offered with 12-hour time-release vitamin C.

Peter Thomas Roth Peptide Skinjection Fill + Fix Under-Eye Cream

It’s amazing what the Peter Thomas Roth Peptide Skinjection™ Fill + Fix Under-Eye Cream is capable of, as a noninvasive eye cream that provides a needle-free filler effect ($61). See with your own eyes how it reduces the look of under-eye hollowness, darkness, and fine lines.

Step 3: Concealers

MERIT Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick

The MERIT Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick is ideal for light-to-medium coverage that stays breathable all day ($52). Find the shade that matches your under eye, and see how easily it covers dark spots.

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

For a creamy medium-to-buildable coverage and natural, radiant finish, look no further than the NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer with Medium Coverage ($44). This multipurpose concealer brightens, corrects, and perfects for up to 16 hours, offered in an incredible range of shades.

Step 4: Shadows

Yves Rocher Eyeshadow Palette

Discover the beauty of nature’s colour harmonies in a versatile new 4-shade palette from Yves Rocher ($23). These highly pigmented, easily blendable eyeshadows are designed to illuminate and enhance the eyes.

 Q-tips Precision Tips

For a precise eye makeup look and touching up under the eyes, Q-tips are necessary. The brand’s latest innovation is the Precision Tips Cotton Swabs, ensuring a flawless finish. Travel-friendly packs are lightweight, versatile, and ideal for quick beauty fixes on the go ($5).

Step 5: Lashes

Ardell Mini Press On Set

The underlash trend makes eyes pop for a wide-awake effect, made easy with the Mini Press On set from Ardell ($11). With salon-quality lash looks and no glue or mess, they’re incredible easy to apply.

Makeup by Mario Master Mascara

Makeup by Mario recently introduced its new Master Mascara, a timeless formula with defined volume for naturally fuller lashes, buildable volume, made customizable from subtle to striking ($38). Lightweight and longwearing with a powerful hold, it keeps lashes lifted and defined all day.