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Makeup Placement Tips to Make Tired Eyes Look Awake

To make tired eyes look awake, use brightening and de-puffing techniques with precise makeup placement for contour, blush, brows, and highlight.
Makeup Placement Tips to Make Tired Eyes Look Awake

1. Brighten Dark Circles and Dullness

Start by neutralizing under-eye darkness. Apply a peach or orange color corrector under your eyes to cancel out blue or purple tones. Follow with a brightening concealer that's one shade lighter than your skin tone, focusing on the inner corners and blending outward. For best results, use a Makeup Check AI scan to determine your exact undertone and find the right corrector shade.

2. Strategic Highlight Placement

  • Apply a subtle, non-glittery highlighter to the inner corners of your eyes to instantly lift and brighten.
  • Place a touch of highlight just under the arch of your brow to open up the eye area.
  • Avoid highlighting puffy areas, as this can draw attention to tiredness.

3. Brows: Lift and Frame

Well-groomed, softly arched brows help frame the eyes and make them look more awake. Brush brows upward and fill sparse areas with a brow pencil or powder that matches your natural color. Focus on creating a gentle lift at the tail. Unsure of your best brow shape? Scan your face with Makeup Check AI for a personalized brow map.

4. Blush and Contour for Freshness

  • Apply blush to the tops of your cheekbones, blending slightly upward and outward. This placement draws attention away from tired eyes and adds a healthy flush.
  • Use a cool-toned contour just below the cheekbones and along the temples to softly sculpt the face, but avoid placing contour too close to the under-eye area.
  • Choose blush and contour shades that complement your skin undertone, which you can identify with a quick AI scan.

5. Eye Makeup Techniques

  • Curl your lashes to open up the eye area, and apply lengthening mascara to upper lashes only.
  • Avoid dark liner on the lower lash line, which can emphasize tiredness. Instead, use a nude or light beige pencil on the waterline.

These tricks land best on your actual features - Makeup Check AI maps them from a selfie so you know exactly where to place product.

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FAQ

How do I choose the right under-eye corrector shade?

Select a peach or orange corrector based on your skin undertone. Makeup Check AI can scan your selfie to recommend the best shade for you.

Where should I apply highlighter to make my eyes look awake?

Apply highlighter to the inner corners of your eyes and just under the brow arch. Avoid highlighting puffy or textured areas.

What brow shape is best for tired eyes?

A softly arched, lifted brow helps open up the eye area. Use a brow product to fill and lift, or scan your face to find your ideal shape.

Should I use blush if my eyes look tired?

Yes, apply blush on the upper cheekbones and blend upward. This draws attention away from tired eyes and adds a fresh look.

Is it okay to use dark eyeliner when my eyes are tired?

Avoid dark liner on the lower lash line, as it can accentuate tiredness. Use a nude pencil on the waterline to brighten instead.