Hello Pomponnette,
We were wondering: have you ever received that delicate remark, "ooooh, you look tired!"? Because we - unfortunately - have...
Whether it's a night out with friends that lasted until dawn, work giving you insomnia, or the apple of your eye not sleeping through the night... it's understandable to struggle to get out of bed!
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The right "pre-makeup" step
Tip n°1:
First things first - once you've managed to get out of bed after hitting snooze 15 times - apply a warm cloth to your face for a few seconds, then mist your face with some cool water: the hot/cold contrast improves skin firmness and helps you wake up!
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Complexion
Tip n°2: Smoothing primer
If you have a smoothing primer, it will help smooth your features which tend to sag - even more - when you're at the end of your rope! Otherwise, the basic rule is to hydrate your skin well with your usual cream.
Tip n°3: BB cream
Forget foundation, which tends to highlight features. We prefer a nude BB cream - as natural as possible - to brighten your pale complexion - let's not mince words! -.
Tip n°4: Concealer
Of course, we won't skip the "concealer" step, and to brighten your eyes even more, choose a shade lighter than your foundation.-
Eyes
Tip n°5: Eyeshadow
Make the effort to apply a light beige eyeshadow to widen your eyes; if it's shimmery, the result will be even better - sparkle away, Pomponnette! -.Tip n°6: Dark pencil
Take a dark pencil (black, dark brown, navy blue...) and draw a line along your upper lash line - and on your lack of sleep - to further widen your eyes.Tip n°7: White pencil
For your lower lash line, take a white pencil and apply it to your waterline: the result is stunning! - Did you sleep badly? My eye! -Tip n°8: Highlighter
The bonus: a touch of highlighter in the inner corner of your eye and even in the hollow under your brow bone - pro tip right there! -.Tip n°9: Eyebrows
Shape your eyebrows to intensify your gaze, but forget the trendy "big brow" look which will only weigh down your tired little eyes... Comb and redraw them without overdoing it.
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Lips
Tip n°10: Lipstick
Even when tired, dare to pull out your poppy red lipstick, which instantly gives you a healthy glow! If you're shy, coral or orange also work. Avoid cool tones, which will have the opposite effect - that would be a shame! -.
There you go, Pomponnette, it's not so complicated to look less tired, is it?
We hope you'll adopt these 10 makeup tips, but most importantly, that you'll catch up on your sleep, because it's important to sleep well :)
Alright, good night!
Let's spread the Smile Power
(even under the covers!),
Agathe & Charline