Concealing Puffy Eyes

With a little prep work, you can conceal puffy eyes.

There's nothing worse than waking up with puffy eyes. Whether they are from a night out on the town, a late night spent studying or just an impromptu case of insomnia, puffy eyes immediately send a message that there was a sleepless night. The trick to concealing puffy eyes is to tackle the puffiness first -- using any one of a number of items you may already have at home -- and then conceal.

Things You'll Need

• Cucumber slices
• Cold compresses
• Tea bag
• Hemorrhoid cream
• Concealer

Instructions

1. Apply cold cucumber slices over your eyes for 15 minutes to reduce puffiness.

2. Apply room temperature tea bags under the puffy eyes for 20 minutes. The tannins in the tea help to reduce the puffiness. This is also convenient to do while bathing.

3. Apply hemorrhoid cream directly under the puffy eyes. It will help reduce the puffiness. Do not get the product in your eyes, however.

4. Stay hydrated by drinking a lot of water. Puffiness can occur along with dehydration.

5. Apply a concealer of your choice, following the product directions. Once the puffiness is reduced, the concealer should glide right on. If the eyes are still puffy, a concealer can actually draw attention to the puffiness.

References

• Allure Magazine: Concealing Puffy Eyes
• Women's Health Magazine: Morning Makeup Secrets From Natalie Morales