The beginning of January isn't the most fun time of year - dragging yourself out of bed and doing actual, everyday, functioning things after a week of lie ins and only removing the onesie in order to seek out alcohol is, in a word, hell. I'm tired and grumpy in the mornings and when I wake up it's written all over my face in the form of dark circles the size of Australia. I know I'm not the only one suffering, so here are the products I choose to slap on when I want to fake like I've had a glorious night's sleep...
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Faundation in no. 5 - This provides the best coverage whilst imparting a nice glow on my skin when the only vitamin it has been receiving recently is vitamin T(urkey). I choose this when I'm feeling extravagant, otherwise I got for a cheaper but still much-loved option in the Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation.
Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Powder - I always top off my foundation with this powder and this really is my absolute favourite. There's something about the office environment which my skin doesn't like - I don't know if it's the air con itself or just the general lack of fresh air, but I usually need a bit of powder to keep the shine at bay. This is so finely milled you literally can't detect it on your skin, and being translucent, it doesn't mess with the colour of your face or give you an oompa loompa edge, which would not be ideal.
Rimmel Blusher in Santa Rose - This peachy pink blush is perfect for adding a nice flush to your cheeks and injecting a little of that colour you may have lost after too many After Eights and not enough veg. The slight shimmer is something which would usually put me off, however it's very subtle and just adds a little highlight and radiance without looking too obvious.
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla - My eyes are the place you can instantly recognise that I've stayed up later than I should watching one too many episodes of Catfish: The TV Show. I've always struggled to find anything that I think covers my dark circles sufficiently but having heard about this Nars concealer numerous times, I finally invested in it and I'm so pleased that I did. It's incredibly hydrating so it doesn't feel heavy, but despite its formula, the coverage is still amazing - you literally need the tiniest amount. I occasionally pair this with the Seventeen Phoarr Paint in fair underneath, which is quite a thick consistency but makes an ideal base for when I'm really suffering from a lack of shuteye.
Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Khol Kajal in Nude - It's no secret that a nude or white eyeliner used in your waterline does wonders to brighten up tired eyes. I always reach for this nude offering from Rimmel when I'm looking to cancel out any redness and make me look all in all more awake. One swipe of this bad boy is equivalent to at least another five hours sleep!
Clinique High Impact Extreme Volume Mascara - This is my favourite mascara for creating a wide eyed look and its dense black colour is perfect for those of us with fairer lashes. I really do think it makes all the difference, especially when I'm feeling less than well rested (ie. every day).
Sometimes we all need a helping hand to make us feel prepared to face the world and for me, that involves at the very least a little bit of concealer and mascara to make me look slightly more alert and less like all that's going through my mind is what I'm having for my tea. Slap on these little wonders and no-one will be any the wiser!
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