Don’t Look Like a Tired Mom: 13 Quick Mini Makeovers
Thursday July 3, 2008 by Danelle Ice
Don’t Look Like a Tired Mom!
Of course you’re tired - running a household with children is tiring work! Just because you are tired doesn’t mean you have to look tired. Here are 13 surefire ways to wake up your look when your energy levels are less than full.
1. Drink more water. Hydrating your body is a sure fire way to look and feel better almost instantly.
2. Moisturize. Short on time in the morning? Never skip applying a facial moisturizer with sunscreen. The moisture in your skin will instantly make you look more awake (and protect your skin at the same time).
3. Brighten. Use a light colored shimmery eyeshadow or cream to brighten eyes. We’re talking white, ivory, or light beige. Light eyeshadows instantly brighten up the face, making you look more alert.
4. Concealer. Dark under eye circles are a tell-tale sign of not getting your Zs. Nothing hides circles like a good under eye concealer, which takes only 30 seconds of your busy morning to apply.
5. Do not wear pajamas out of the house! There is no more effective way to look like you’re still sleeping than to actually wear your pajamas in public! Please, please, please: take the extra 2 minutes and throw on a shirt and pants.
6. Add white shimmer under arches. You can perform this great trick on the go - even sitting in traffic. Dab a shimmery white lip gloss under the arches of your eyebrows and rub in. The bright color beneath the arch instantly draws the eye upward, causing onlookers to focus on the line of your eyebrow, not the tired eyes below.
7. Wear lipstick. A powerful punch of color can wake up a tired face when you don’t have a lot of time to get ready. Stick with a neutral color that’s not too dark, slick on one coat and you’re good to go. Instead of touching up lipstick throughout the day, keep a chapstick handy to keep lips moisturized and shiny.
8. Wear clothes that fit. Clothing that fits and flatters your figure will make you look more put together instead of looking like you just rolled out of bed. Ditch the baggy tees and sweat pants. It takes just as long to put on a top and pants that fit your body and look great as it does to put on shapeless lounge wear!
9. Exfoliate. Use a facial scrub before bed to save time in the morning. Slough away those dead, dull skin cells to reveal fresh rejuvenated skin.
10. Self tanner. Self tanning moisturizers are a convenient way to give your skin a little pick me up. A healthy tan gives you a rested look and can hide dark circles when you haven’t gotten enough sleep. Try applying a self-tanning moisturizer before bed for a hint of tan by morning.
11. Put on earrings. Small details get left out when time is limited, and therefore are a surefire way to look more awake and put together. Large hoops will draw the eyes away from sleepy features, while small diamonds or other gems will add sparkle to your face.
12. Eye drops. Visine or other eye drops can help to eliminate eye redness caused from sleep deprivation. Keep them in the refrigerator for a cool pick-me-up.
13. Cold water rinse. If all else fails, quickly rinse your face with very cold water. The cold temperature causes the pores to constrict, delivering the appearance of smoother skin and an instantly awake face.
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7 Comments:
Jennymcb said on July 3rd, 2008 @ 12:07 pm:
Lipstick, I just can’t find something that looks natural. Another new routine for me is too brush on some mineral powder, I like how it evens out the color and it’s quick. Great ideas, now I want to go up and put a mask on my face.
Chris said on July 3rd, 2008 @ 12:58 pm:
Great ideas, even for those of us who aren’t moms. I use the cold water trick a lot and always try to drink 3 liters of water a day. Happy TT
Alice Audrey said on July 3rd, 2008 @ 5:56 pm:
You mean there are women older than high school girls who wear PJ’s around town?
Diana said on July 3rd, 2008 @ 7:22 pm:
I am afraid I have already left the MOM stage and have made it to GRANDMA stage and need even more help….LOL
admin said on July 10th, 2008 @ 9:53 am:
@Karen: Thank you!
@Jennymcb: Mineral powder is a great idea; it’s so good for your skin. Lol about the mask! As for the lipstick, if you’re having a hard time with the color, try switching to a lipgloss with a lot of shine but only a hint of color.
Homemaker Barbi
admin said on July 10th, 2008 @ 9:57 am:
@Chris: True - these tips are great for non-moms and even tired college students as well! It’s great to have a daily goal for water consumption, because then it’s easier to measure how you’re doing.
@Alice: *laughing* Yes, it’s TRUE! I see it a lot at school while dropping off my daughter and even in the grocery store.
@Diana: Grats on the grandma stage! We can all take a few tips from you 
Homemaker Barbi
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Karen said on July 3rd, 2008 @ 11:47 am:
Love the list! Brilliant idea for a TT!