Secrets for working moms

Julygirl80 · March 2013

Working moms- help! I need some advice/secrets on how to look less tired with less dark circles under my eyes. I normally have such a baby face but not lately.....

I know sleep and water are crucial. but anything else?????

Sorry for the vain post. Just noticing lately that I am looking pretty dull and tired.

dglvrk2 · March 2013

Are you nursing? Hormones during nursing can do wierd things to your skin, making you look quite tired....

After I stopped nursing, my skin cleared up. (I was also not getting up in the middle of the night to feed or pump, so I had more sleep.)

I use a light moisturizer and powder foundation. MAC and Origins sell good products.

Also, fresh air really helps.

Good Luck!

waTracy · March 2013

Exercise. I know it sounds crazy. But I'm more tired on days I don't exercise. It gets the endorphins going and you'll sleep better. It's worth it for me to make time to exercise during the work week. 30 minutes is all I do.

aglenn · March 2013

Mos3:
I just recently started using the Garnier AntiDarkCircle Eye Roller. I can tell a difference and don't appear as tireddespite being exhausted!

I use this, too (and I have two bad sleepers, so I feel your pain). Also lots of water, as others have said. For concealer my favorite is the Almay SmartShade one in a little tube.

stephcarter · March 2013

My glasses hide my dark circles. I rarely wear my contacts anymore. When I do, I grab the concealer. Also, I use a moisture serum from Clinique that I lalalalove!!! I'm usually not the type to spend a lot of money on that kind of stuff, but its amazing!!! It isn't tinted, but still manages to make my skin look so much healthier when I put it on. It's like magic! Lol!!

laurakaz13 · March 2013

I drink tons of water, at least 4 liters a day. I work out an hour a day. I try to sleep at least 7 hours.

Other than that, quarterly chemical peels, good moisturizer and make up.

MNgirl326 · March 2013

Aside from what PP's have mentioned I notice that I look less haggard and tired when I have my routines at home all together. When I have my things set out the night before and ready to go, I have more time to get rest, and put myself together. When I am running around trying to get everything packed and ready for the day, I tend to look more tired, even with the same amount of make up on. So, I try really hard to before I go to bed have everything packed and ready to go so in the morning I can focus on getting myself ready and looking my best.

IUIBaby · March 2013

waTracy:
Exercise. I know it sounds crazy. But I'm more tired on days I don't exercise. It gets the endorphins going and you'll sleep better. It's worth it for me to make time to exercise during the work week. 30 minutes is all I do.

Here too. I love going to the gym after a long day at work.