Fake 8 Hours of Sleep with This 2-Minute Beauty Trick

Say goodbye to undereye circles.
Say goodbye to undereye circles.

With these products and expert advice, you can brighten your eyes in just two minutes.

1. Reflect light.
Mix two drops of an illuminator into a creamy cover-up to conceal blue veins and redness, says makeup artist Ricky Wilson. Try Revlon Photo-Ready Skinlights ($13, drugstores; in 4 shades).

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2. Give lids a lift.
A soft, iridescent gold, like Make Up For Ever Eye Shadow in 101 ($20, Make Up For Ever boutiques), brushed on upper lids, draws attention up -- and away from undereye shadows.

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3. Line 'em.
It's a myth that eyeliner makes dark circles look worse: The contrast of a deep liner on the inner rims of lower lids makes skin look lighter. Try BareMinerals Lasting Line ($16, Sephora).

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