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What beauty products help you look more rested? ?

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LaraGransnet (GNHQ) Mon 15-Mar-21 16:05:19

After a shocking night's sleep, do you look a trifle vampiric come morning? wink Puffy eyes, dark rings, wan complexion? Aside from matchsticks to prop the eyelids open, what beauty products help? Do you have an under-eye concealer you swear by? Cucumber on the eyelids? A triple layer of foundation? Bronzer? What’s your go-to product for tricking the world into thinking you’ve had your full quota of shut-eye?

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DillytheGardener Tue 16-Mar-21 22:56:12

Silk pillowcase, Laura Mercier concealer, YSL touch éclat pen over the top of my concealers and nude/white pencil for inner eye to brighten.

Ro60 Tue 16-Mar-21 22:58:48

Just got L'Oreal Rosy Glow in Morrison's it's on offer at half price only (£7.50) There were two day & night time. The day time one was SPF 20.
Looking forward to trying it out tomorrow. Thanks for the tip everyone.
My own essentials at present since Boots & department stores are out of reach for me are lippy - lol - just can't help it, touch of eye liner & serum & moituriser.
The latest serum is from Aldi & does seem to do some good. Moisturiser supermarket purchase L'Oreal revitalift.

19panda Wed 17-Mar-21 05:23:59

Laura geller balance and brighten and a litre of water! ?

CanadianGran Wed 17-Mar-21 05:47:47

MaggieMaybe - is that the shimmering oil? I've used it on my legs but not my face. Isn't it a bit too oily?

Have you smelled their new oil, Florale? It smells heavenly but I already wear scent so have not purchased it. Tempted though.

For my face I use a tinted moisturizer from Marcelle, mixed in with their version of rosy glow, and a little concealer under my eyes and on a few sun spots. Mascara is a must.

Don't you all miss lip colour?

19panda Wed 17-Mar-21 07:03:49

Definitely Laura Geller balance and brighten amazing!

Calendargirl Wed 17-Mar-21 07:09:04

Don’t use anything, just hope a good night’s sleep helps.

Maggiemaybe Wed 17-Mar-21 08:22:38

MaggieMaybe - is that the shimmering oil? I've used it on my legs but not my face. Isn't it a bit too oily?

That’s the one, CanadianGran. It is oily, but I’ve always had very dry skin and it works for me once it settles in. Plays havoc with my glasses when I’m on a non-contact-lens day though! grin

Maggiemaybe Wed 17-Mar-21 08:25:40

I’ve tried the Florale (it came as part of a tester set), but as you say I use perfume anyway so it clashes. And I don’t use scented products on my face.

flowersfromheaven Wed 17-Mar-21 09:46:16

N-Spa's Moisturising brightening face cream it works wonders, It makes me look more alive first thing in the morning.

Happyhound Wed 17-Mar-21 11:01:28

Since lockdown and retirement I no longer use any beauty products, and my skin appears no better or worse than usual. Even after a poor night’s sleep, I find a quick shower has me looking as good as new.

Daisymae Wed 17-Mar-21 11:18:34

At the moment I use Clarins Beauty Flash Balm. But as soon as it gets sunny I use Origins tinted moisturiser as it has a SPF.

janemaca Wed 17-Mar-21 11:49:14

Cleanse thoroughly then massage in some Hyaluronic serum, using firm sweeping movements. Gently pinch along jawline, cheekbones and brows. Top with a few drops of Marula or Rosehip oil, using fingertips to tap all over face, eye socket area and neck. Add coverage and colour as required then apply some whitening eye drops. There now, feeling better??? smile

19panda Wed 17-Mar-21 14:43:30

Definitely my Laura Geller powder and I can manage to put it on in the dark in seconds ?

compfan Wed 17-Mar-21 15:07:36

natures's own beauty product - lots of water :-)

Tillymint21 Wed 17-Mar-21 23:18:48

A good serum and moisturiser go a long way to making the start of the day feel better! I’m currently trying Versed Skin Soak Moisture Cream after it was recommended, and I really like it. And when feeling in dire need of help then I always go to Clarins Beauty Flash Balm.

Lorraine379 Thu 18-Mar-21 10:17:40

I use L’Oreal Rosy Glow day cream which I hope makes a difference!

Livvie21 Thu 18-Mar-21 10:58:21

I generally put some face serum on as soon as I get up then put make up on while I'm having my first cuppa! I normally look okay then!!

montydoo Thu 18-Mar-21 10:59:05

L'Oreal Rosy Glow gives me a healthy glow from my ghostly white - I love the sheen it gives me - it seems to help with face contouring, and with a but of lippy and mascara makes me look presentable.

Silvergran59 Thu 18-Mar-21 11:15:08

After a cold swill in the morning, I use Nivea Q10 anti-wrinkle and anti-ageing range to ease out the lines and plump up my skin. I am looking for a collagen boosting serum to use - so any recommendations would be most welcome smile

DUDY Thu 18-Mar-21 11:21:20

I use Manuka Doctor Age-Defying Eye Cream and YSL Touche Eclat.
I like the recommendations for L'Oreal Rosy Glow and I've just ordered the Day Cream on Amazon.
Heads up ladies it's £7.48 today and £14.99 in Boots!

cookiemonster66 Thu 18-Mar-21 11:33:09

This Works - Morning Expert Serum with added Vit C smells of refreshing citrus and plumps my face up looking like I have had a great kip!

Harmonypuss Fri 19-Mar-21 03:50:09

For me there's no point in trying to make people think I've had more sleep than I have because those who know me know I only sleep between 90mins and 2hrs a day, so there's no point throwing good money at a waste of time, a splash of cold water is a good as it gets!

cathyov Fri 19-Mar-21 09:11:12

I use Only Regenerist Night Cream and a nice gentle massage in the morning helps. The one advantage of lockdown is that not many people are seeing me in the morning!

Holidayenthusiast Fri 19-Mar-21 11:23:09

I’m reading this thread with interest as I don’t usually use any beauty products.

ottypotty Fri 19-Mar-21 12:58:27

A silk eye mask and pillow case - It was a gift from my daughter - it does seem to help with my skin and hair -it does feel and look better, and it's so much cooler in the summer