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ineedsomepeaceandquiet · 10/02/2013 07:03

Everyone keeps telling me how tired I look. I am going through a divorce, working full time with 2 young DCs. What can I do to make myself look better?

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BeaWheesht · 10/02/2013 07:28

Oh I need to know this too - I have big black circles :( I do put lighter eyeshadow in the inner corner of my eye and always curl my eyelashes but other than that I've no clue really.

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buttercrumble · 10/02/2013 08:02

Same over here, will be watching with interest.

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browneyedpixie · 10/02/2013 08:10

Make sure you are drinking lots of water!

Find a good light reflecting concealer too. I used to use laura mercier secret camfoflage when mine were bad and then secret finishing powder over the top.

Eyebrows that are well shaped/groomed will make you look better too.

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ineedsomepeaceandquiet · 10/02/2013 20:55

Eyebrows are the only half decent part of me will try more water!

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appletarts · 10/02/2013 21:20

Wear foundation a shade lighter than usual, brightens your skin up. Eye drops to shift red eyes, touche eclait for under the eyes, it totally removes the dark shadow. Good lipgloss and a good haircut. Only good make-up brands, dior, chanel, if money tight buy less but always good quality. Sleep.

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MrsBertMacklin · 10/02/2013 23:38

A good cream blusher will really perk your face up. Try a coral-apricot blush (Revlon cream blush in Pinched, I use Something Special by MAC).

Light reflecting concealer for undereyes. Don't use it on the entire area. Give yourself a long hard stare in the mirror, work out where the worst areas of blue or shadow are and conceal those. Stops you from getting the pale half-moon effect.

Light, slightly sheeny eyeshadow on inner corners of the eye. Also try blending a bit of this on the underside of your eyebrow, particularly under the arch.

ALWAYS use mascara.

Lymphatic massage when applying your cleanser/serum or moisturiser - video here

Tinted lipbalm, Burts Bees range is good, Revlon Lip Butters also good.

Optrex eye brightening drops.

Not that I suffer with this myself, or anything...

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squoosh · 11/02/2013 01:49

By Terry Touche Veloutee for under the eyes. Much better than touche eclat as it conceals and brightens.