Beauty tips: how to look less tired in 10 minutes

Dark circles under your eyes, a paler-than-usual complexion. It's a fact: winter makes us look more tired. Makeup artist Margot Priolet shares her tips for covering all that up in just ten minutes.

Beauty tips : comment avoir l'air moins fatigué en 10mn

2 minutes to refresh your features

Every morning, proper facial hydration is essential because skin becomes dehydrated overnight. And when it's been a short night, treat yourself to a real massage during application.

“ By making upward movements with the flat of your hand, you warm the skin and smooth out the features. This will help the makeup sit even better and the result will be more natural ,” explains Margot Triolet, makeup artist. Don’t forget to work on the frown lines, which can be tense, and to massage the eye contour towards the temples. This influx of blood brought by the massage quickly reoxygenates and plumps the skin. ”

2 minutes to decongest the eyes

The best trick for puffy, puffy eyes is the teaspoon. “ Put it in the refrigerator first so the metal is nice and cool. The vasoconstrictor effect decongests the eyes in no time .”

1 minute to camouflage imperfections

Use a concealer and a thin brush (fingers work too) to mask imperfections and reduce shadows locally.

“ By working lightly, you maintain a beautiful shine and a glowy effect. Whereas if you apply makeup all over your face, you risk marking your features and accentuating signs of fatigue over time ,” warns Margot.

3 minutes to raise the color

Yes to multifunctional makeup that allows you to enhance several areas at once in record time, like Aime's Healthy Glow Cheek & Lip Cream. “ With a nude lipstick or a pink balm, apply color to the crease of the eyelids by tapping with the pad of your finger. Do the same on the cheeks and lips .”

Pro tip: The result will be more luminous if you apply the blush or blush to the cheekbones, outside the pupil. Too close to the nose, and you risk closing off your face and accentuating the natural redness in this area.

2 minutes to open your eyes

“ Apply a veil of mascara , one or two coats, no more, to open up the eyes without overloading them. One last quick step? Brush your eyebrows upwards with an old mascara wand or a clear gel that will set the shape without looking heavy.

Promise kept: in ten minutes, no more, you'll be radiant!