Between the regular run of meetings, lunches, conference calls, and deadlines, the incessant notifications coming into our bedfellow buzzing phones, Netflix-athons, and our occasional insomnia (likely a byproduct of the Netflix, let’s be honest), that elusive REM sleep is well, as elusive as ever. At this point, we pretty much consider blinking to be the equivalent of tiny little naps (okay, so that’s the saddest way to look at your day ever, but it’s kinda-sorta true). Here’s the thing (and we’re guessing you guys are in a similar boat): We don’t really make plans to sleep (guys, the interweb is just so distracting). And while we’re not so convinced our bodies will ever get used to continuously interrupted snoozing, we’d like to think there are a few things we can do to at least look alive.
More often than not, three shots of espresso takes care of our energy levels on the inside, but it’s our bloodshot dark-circled eyes and sleep-deprived skin that give us away every damn time. And because getting ourselves out of bed at 7AM is kind of a requisite, we figured we should find a way to mask or, better yet, cure (for a little while anyways) our lack of ZZZs in a minute flat. Time is precious, friends.
That’s where Gina Daddona comes in – because who better to give us fresh faces than a makeup artist who’s worked on (what we can only assume is the sleepless skin of) everyone from Lindsay Ellingson to Olivia Palermo. Here’s how to wakey-wakey.
1. Water isn’t just for drinking.
Yes, water is crucial to functioning, but in addition to drinking the stuff, Daddona recommends “spritzing your face with rosewater mist or splashing your face with cool water” to revive your skin.
2. Get creative with cutlery.
“Apply cold spoons from the freezer over your eyes.” It’s an oldie but a goodie.
3. Moisturize STAT.
“Apply light serum or moisturizer to your eye area and face.” It’s all about hydration, kids. Glowing skin = eight-hour fakeout.
