Puffy eyes can quickly make your face look tired, even after a good night's sleep. Whether they are caused by lack of rest, water retention, allergies, or simply genetics, it is entirely possible to reduce them and restore a radiant look... thanks to a few well-thought-out makeup tips.
1. Prepare your skin to reduce puffiness: Before you even think about makeup, a few simple steps can make a difference:
- Apply cold: a cold compress, chilled spoons, or a jade roller help stimulate circulation and reduce inflammation.
- Moisturize with an eye cream: choose a light formula enriched with caffeine or cucumber extract for a refreshing effect.
Pro tip: gently tap the area with your fingers to activate microcirculation.
2. Even out the skin tone around the eyes: Puffy eyes are sometimes accompanied by dark circles. For a more rested look:
- Use a slightly peach or salmon-colored concealer to neutralize bluish dark circles.
- Then apply a fluid concealer, applying it only to the dark areas and not to the entire contour, to avoid an overdone effect.
3. Play with light: Luminous makeup is your best ally for diverting attention from puffiness:
- Apply a touch of light iridescent shadow to the inner corner of the eye.
- Avoid applying it directly to the puffy area: instead, apply it to the brow bone and upper eyelid.
4. Subtly structure the eyes: The right colours and shapes can visually “lift” the eyes:
- Eyeshadow: opt for matte or satin shades in neutral tones (taupe, light brown, soft pink) on the upper eyelid. Shades that are too shiny on the lower eyelid may accentuate puffiness.
- Eyeliner: a thin line along the upper lashes enlarges the eye without weighing it down.
- Mascara: concentrate it on the upper lashes to open up the eyes.
5. Avoid mistakes that accentuate puffiness
- Too much powder under the eyes, which highlights fine lines and gives a dry effect.
- Too dark shades on the entire eyelid, which close the eyes.
- Mascara on the lower lashes, which draws attention to the puffy area.
6. Bonus: habits to adopt on a daily basis
- Sleep with your head slightly elevated to limit water retention.
- Reduce salt in your diet.
- Drink enough water to flush out excess fluids.
- Remove your makeup every night to let your skin breathe.
Good makeup for puffy eyes is all about light, soft colours, and strategic application. Combine these tips with a few de-puffing techniques, and you'll quickly regain a fresh, rested, and luminous look.
