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Sleep deprived? Night shifts? Baby keeping you up? Check out this Easy Eye Makeup for Tired Eyes tutorial now to ensure you look awake and refreshed!
I’ve had multiple requests for an eye makeup tutorial on my Instagram lately! A lot of you have been telling me I look “refreshed,” and while I think you’re crazy (because it’s a miracle I’m not falling asleep while typing this), I’m happy to share any tips I have for looking a little more bright-eyed!
I’ve found that a natural, clean eye looks best on me. I don’t use a lot of shadows, as I find they tend to make me look tired (and hello, who needs that?). This also takes me less than 5 minutes to do, which is necessary when you have a baby trying to climb all over you as you get ready in the morning.
Easy Eye Makeup For Tired Eyes
I feel like my eye makeup routine is always changing, but here are the current products I’m using. Most are pricey while others you can find at your local drugstore:
Physicians Formula Concealer Stick in Soft Yellow
Amazing Cosmetics Amazing Concealer in Light Golden
Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow in Bone
Clinique Eyeshadow Palette in Spicy (<—this is old and they most likely don’t make it anymore. I use the darkest brown in the palette, any dark shimmery brown will do)
L’Oreal Infalliable Gel Liner in Espresso
Smashbox Eye Brightening Mascara in Black
a lash curler
Too Faced Primed and Poreless(or any setting powder)
(Click the photo below, and then zoom in for a larger view)
- I have REALLY dark circles. First I draw an upside down triangle with the Physicians Formula Concealer Stick and blend. I then repeat with the Amazing Cosmetics Amazing Concealer, and lightly dab over the entire area to blend.
- Next I set the concealer/corrector mixture with Too Faced Primed and Poreless setting powder to prevent it from melting throughout the day.
- Then I go over my entire eyelid up to the brow with Bobbi Brown Eyeshadow in Bone. It’s a neutral color and looks like I have nothing on, which I prefer. My eyes are very dark, and I find that dark shadows make me look tired. No thanks!
- Using the L’Oreal Infalliable Gel Liner, I lightly line the top of my eye and slightly on the bottom (not as heavy on the bottom).
- Then I go over the gel liner using the darkest shade of brown in my Clinique Palette. This softens the harsh look of the gel liner. I do this on top and bottom.
- Then for my favorite trick, I take my Too Faced setting powder again and swipe underneath my bottom lash line. This prevents any eyeliner from running throughout the day!
- I curl my lashes,
- And then I apply two coats of Smashbox Eye Brightening Mascara.
- Last, I take my L’Oreal Gel Liner and use it in my top and bottom waterline. My eyes are huge, and I don’t like how they look without the liner in my waterline. You might skip this step if you want your eyes to appear larger.
- And you’re done!
Easy, right? I’m sure my routine will switch up again in a few months, but so many of you liked it on Instagram that I’m thinking I finally got something right! 😉 Hope that helps all of you that have been asking!
To see more of my natural makeup tutorials, check out this eye brightening makeup tutorial and this natural makeup tutorial!
I see no dark circles!! You have the most amazing eyes and this tutorial is awesome. Eye makeup is something I’m still working on so I love tutorials like these. Can you do a smokey eye sometime?!
Can I give you a hint about dark circles, which I do not see on you, as God as my witness! Rosacea cream. My dermatologist said dark circles are simply broken capillaries. I use that cream as a treatment cream dabbed just under my eyes and then follow up with eye cream. I get dark circles due to allergies and they have virtually disappeared!! I told her she was a genius!! 🙂 Have a great day!
Good To Know! I Also have horrible circles. What rosacea creAm do you use? Do yOu only use It at night? Thanks for your help!
I actually don’t use rosacea cream! If it works, I should!
Mary Kay has some of the BEST creme & mineral eye shadows for dark circles & to help you look less tired as well!! My personal favorites: blonde, cocoa, & crystalline for an awesome brightener!! Their eye gel mask/gel is A-Mazing along with their concealer !! Even covers tattoos !!!!
FInally!! I’ve been looking everywhere for instructions for preventing the “racoon” effect from smudged eyeliner/mascara. every concealor and eyeliner combo i’ve tried (you name it; I’ve tried it) has wound up interacting with each other, causing my eyeliner – (specifically on my lower lid) to migrate downward giving me that under-eye football player look – that I’m not really going for 😛 Even with the best, high-end waterproof products that I’ve used, I haven’t been succesful in preventing this from hapening. I, too have large, prominent eyes; but I dont necessarily want to make them look smaller. I’ve tried several powders, eyeshadows, etc. to try to set the concealor, but to no avail. I will try your suggestions, and hope I have similar success. Question – do you use any other products underneath your concealor (eye cream, primer or foundation)? I find that my foundation could also cause the smudging that I’d like to avoid. Thanks for your great tips!
Yes! I use the Smashbox Primer all over my face. I find it helps everything stay better! 🙂 Glad you found this helpful!!!
What type of brushes do you use for this?
I use MAC and Real Techniques! But you can use any type of brush with a blunt tip 🙂
Hi Lauren, I found this super helpful and I was wondering what foundation you use. Your skin is flawless!
Thanks!
Hi Jamie! I switch back and forth between these two: http://bit.ly/10hWBRQ and http://bit.ly/1Dw8sd3 The MUFE one is not as this as the Tarte, but they both apply really well and look great on film. I apply them both with a beauty blender! 🙂
A gorgeous look! You definitely don’t look tired. I love IT Cosmetics bye bye undereye for my super dark circles. that and the tarte clay cc corrector. It’s a great combo!
Thank you! Yes, I’ve heard that’s also a great concealer! My mom actually uses that one and LOVES it!
This post is so helpful! I just bought some smashbox undereye concealer and I’m hoping it will help with the dark circles. Time will tell! (And you look beautiful!!) xo, Laura 🙂
Thanks, Laura!!!! You’ll have to report back to me, I’m always looking for good new products! 🙂
I wear contacts and my eye Dr has told me to never put eyeliner on the waterline since it can cause build up on contacts and eye infection. He said the chemicals are bad for your eyes. Is there any other makeup tricks I can try so I don’t damage my eyes?
Thanks!
Hi Lisa! You can completely omit that step, obviously you don’t want an infection! I know there are some natural makeup brands that have no chemicals…that may be an option for you too! Check out ecodivabeauty.com, they have a ton of brands! 🙂
Great tips! I can’t wait to try some of them:)
Thanks Ginnie, hope you find them helpful!
Thanks for the great tips and linking up to Inspire Me Monday!
Thanks so much Kristin! <3
Wow, this looks so pretty and best best part is that it’s almost identical to my am eyes routine. Lately I’ve been skipping liner but I can see what a HUGE difference it makes, so guess who’s stopping by the drugstore today?!
I would love to know if you like it better with or without liner!
I love this!! I am ALWAYS looking tired and with hereditary dark circle to boot… covering it all is a challenge! I just need to step up my technique! Glad to connect through the wed roundup blog hop.. I think I am going to stalk all your social media now! 😉
Thanks Lauren! I can’t staaaaand the hereditary dark circles. I blame my mom, and my grandma, and great grandma, LOL.
Being a #BrandNewMom I totally needed this! I look like a zombie on a good day ll Thanks for the tutorial! (Visiting from Ducks In a Row Link Up)
Haha you’re welcome!!!!!
Such a great tutorial! It ends up looking so pretty on you! ha. Your blog is so gorgeous! You should join my link party, http://www.carissamiss.com/2015/01/outside-box-no-17.html. I love your stuff!
Thanks Carissa! I’ll check it out! 🙂
I love this tutorial and it does look lovely on you! Visiting from the Sitsgirls Sharefest!
Thanks so much for the visit!
Oh my! Great tips. Pinned and tweeted. Thank you so much for being a part of our party. We really appreciate you! I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm. Happy Saturday! Lou Lou Girls
Thank you for sharing them!
Thank you for sharing this! I need it. I always look tired (probably because I am). 😉 Thanks for linking up to The Creative Exchange!
Haha, I feel you! I’m always tired over here too!
Your eyes look great. Thanks for sharing over at the Snickerdoodle Sunday.
Thanks Felicity!
Great tutorial. I prefer simple and natural as well. Too much more is too much for me to do in the morning. I’m too busy.
I hear you!!!
Thank you so much for attending week 16 of #PureBlogLove and linking your fantastic blog post, I can’t wait to see what you have in store for our next party, Thursday 8 PM EST- Sundays at midnight. Your post has been added to the #PureBlogLove Pinterest board for all to see 🙂 Have a great day!
Nicole
Thank you for having me, Nicole! <3
I just found you and I’m soooo very happy! Your eye look is fantastic and I’m sure going to use your tips. I’ve always had dark circle under my eyes no matter how much sleep I get. Thank you!! I do have a question — since I am a “mature” woman, is there any way to make your print darker. It shows up really light on my screen – but your information is wonderful. Thank you!
You’re so welcome! I will work on changing my print so it’s easier to see, thank you so much for that feedback! 🙂
what do you suggest for covering up sun damaged spots on the face. Some almost look like scars I have them frozen off so many times
The Amazing Cosmetics concealer is really thick, so it might be good for that! Otherwise, I’ve heard great things about the Dermablend line! Hope that helps!
When I first saw this on Pintrest, I thought they were pictures of Troian Bellisario from Pretty Little Liars.
( http://www.imdb.com/media/rm970635008/nm0069079?ref_=nmmd_md_nxt )
Not sure if you’ve gotten that from anyone else but I felt like telling you. Anyway, you look great 🙂
Yes! I’ve been hearing this a lot lately. I don’t watch PLL, so I had to google!! LOL
You look exactly like Trojan Bellisario.
Haha I get that a lot! I don’t see it!
Maybe dumb question – but do you do your eye make up first, and then foundation/blush afterward? I’ve been doing it the opposite (and even concealer over foundation) and maybe that’s my problem! I’m somewhat clueless with makeup
I do primer, foundation, concealer, then eye makeup! I think it’s just personal preference 🙂
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Great tips! I never used to have dark circles, but now I do 🙁 I’m always looking for new ways and products to cover them up! ~Ree (visiting from Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop)
Gorgeous eyes and beautiful make up! Thanks for sharing with Thursday Favorite Things and hope you have an amazing weekend!
This is a great tutorial. I love how you do a simple look and with not a lot of shadow but your eyes still stand out. Beautiful!
THANK YOU!! I needed this. I cannot wait to try this out, my eyes look so tired. I’m glad you shared with us at Mommy Monday, because I have a feeling I am not alone.
xoxo
Totally needed this! I wanted to let you know that I’m featuring this post tonight at the Create & Share Link Party (7:00 PM MST)! Congratulations!!! Can’t wait to see what you share with us this week. 🙂
Great tips! Thanks so much for sharing at #HomeMattersParty! Hope you’ll stop by again this week. The door opens Friday morning EST (or 9pm Thursday PST). 🙂
Can’t wait to give this a shot! These mama eyes sure need help 🙂 Thanks for linking to Sunday FUNday! I’ll be featuring you at this weekend’s party!
Love the make up… I was curious do you have anything on your lips here? If you do I was curious what it was….?
I think I actually just have some clear gloss on! I’m sorry, I wish I had a better answer!
Great tips! I also have very dark circles. The best concealer I have found for coverage is Younique’s. It could cut out a few steps and products for you. <3 Contact me via email if you want to know more. There are videos an all that sort of it even covering tattoos.
Great tutorial! I just have to say you look so much like Troian Bellisario!
Thank you! So many others have said that, hahaha.
What lipstick color you’re wearing? Thanks