The (shallow) curse of the working mum

[radnrach]

Since being back at work, I've noticed I have horrendous under-the-eye shadows and bags. No matter what I do, I look stupendously tired. I know it's because I AM tired, but juggling it all is really taking it's toll on my face. Does anyone have any make-up suggestions, or general ideas to help with this problem? I know it's pretty shallow, but I would really prefer not to look like I've been dragged through the crapper on a daily basis.

[njc97]

Piles cream? (tightens the skin, allegedly)

[sanity girl]

Some good advice here - do watch the video too Sali Hughes on concealer pens and here. If the shadows are really bad I'd go for a very creamy concealer - best to go to a counter to get a good colour match. Bobby Brown are meant to be very good.

The irony of me giving this advice is that I never have time to do any of this in the mornings, despite looking a total fright due to extreme lack of sleep!

[sanity girl]

Also, Laura Mercier illuminating tinted moisturiser is generally great for making you look fresh when you are really sleep deprived/ hungover/ ill etc

[mima08]

I've seen adverts for this: Nanoblur Optical Skin Cream 30ml in Boots and if the pictures are to believed, it works miracles....I might invest once I'm back in work. For under-eye bags: drink lots and lots of water, plus chilled teabags or cucumber on the eye for 5-10 min helps - of course finding that time might be another matter. Will watch this thread carefully for future reference!

[Jessie]

Garnier's beauty balm is doing wonders for me! though not so much 'beauty', more 'looking-alive' balm instead of three shades of dead on my feet. And is much much cheaper than MAC, Bobbi Brown and the like.

[sanity girl]

Ooh I was wondering about that Garnier cream. Will have to give it a go!

[amyw]

that roll on caffeine garnier stuff is meant to be good too

[patt1980]

Another fan of the Garnier BB cream - someone commented i looked well rested the other day and bearing in mind i'd had 3 hrs sleep it must have been the cream! Is ?9.99 as well so not too painful on the purse.

[swagstar]

Put on some YSL secret touch (eye cream with a big stick) and then YSL Touche eclat over the top.

[dullwitch]

Bobbi Brown Bisque Concealer is very good. Buff over it with a little Laura Mercier Secret Brightening powder.

:)

[colonelchips]

Benefit has several excellent concealers, including a small kit with instructions.