Even though we’d rather not talk about tears, they do happen. Each and every time. To some of us more than others, without a doubt. Most of the time, it’s not so much the crying—hey, we all occasionally cry out of anger or even joy—but rather the aftermath of crying that causes problems. You can help with it by following these crucial pieces of beauty advice.
How To Make It Look Like You Weren’t Just Crying
Step 1: De-puff
If you have the time and desire, you could use the traditional method of rubbing cucumber slices or cold teaspoons over your eyes while also getting a good rest. Who has time for that, though? And whenever I try those kinds of things, my kids tease me and call me names like “salad face,” among other things.
To make matters worse, crying fits frequently result in swollen, puffy eyes. Your first course of action should be to reduce inflammation before using any makeup if your eyelids resemble those of a pufferfish. Use wet tea bags, two metal spoons that have been frozen for 10 minutes, or ice cubes wrapped in paper towels as a cold compress to help reduce swelling.
Step 2: Reduce Redness
I don’t want to put on my contact lenses when my eyes are dry and irritated. Instead, I use my glasses and a redness-relieving eye drop like Visine Maximum Redness Relief Formula to replenish some moisture. I’m well on my way to pretending that I had a restful night’s sleep after the redness disappears in just fifteen minutes.
As eye drops shouldn’t be used every day, I try to only use them occasionally (once or twice a week, at most). Even rebound redness can result from excessive long-term use! Also, use a contact-safe solution if your lifestyle requires contacts; my personal favorite is Visine For Contacts.
Use navy eyeliner, such as Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Eye Pencil in Sapphire, to frame your eyes to add brightness. Your eyes will appear whiter because the blue tones balance the red.
Step 3: Eyeliner
When it comes to crying, liquid eyeliner is an enemy on the Regina George level. When you cry, it stays in place at the beginning, enhancing your appearance and giving you the impression that you are one of the few women who cry pretty. This is a lie; you are a disgusting snot bucket just like the rest of us. This bitch will always flake once you start rubbing your eyes, and she does so in the most bizarre and sneaky ways.
Water lining only the upper inner rims of your lids, where the pigment is typically less disturbed by eye rubbing, can help you minimize smudginess. The bottom outer corners are another area I enjoy painting, though they do tend to smudge a little.
Step 4: Refresh Your Makeup
Get your mascara off if it’s running and your concealer is cakey from crying. To get rid of the obvious signs of cried-off makeup, use a facial wipe or a suitable cleanser if you’re on the go, then continue your investigation. In the areas where redness typically appears, such as the area around your nose and beneath your eyes, dab a tiny bit of concealer, but be careful not to go overboard. Makeup won’t be able to hide swollen eyes, so only use a tiny bit of concealer where you can see redness and shadows. For a more alert appearance, curl your eyelashes and use several coats of separating mascara. Just in case, use a waterproof formula. Put a thin layer of sheer pink gloss or balm on your lips, or dab a tiny amount of pink blush on top of your cheekbones if you feel color-treated and could use it.
Step 5: Add Colour
When lowering redness is the goal, it may seem paradoxical that pink is all about placement. Unwanted redness, like that found around the eyes and nose, detracts from the health and happiness of your skin, whereas pink tones on your cheeks and lips give it warmth and vibrancy.
I like to use cream and liquid products to give my skin a sheer pink wash. I use a stippling brush or my fingers to apply multipurpose cosmetics to my cheeks and lips, such as Revlon’s Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Romantic or Benefit’s Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain.
Step 6: Hydration And Hats
The first piece of advice is to drink water. In addition to rehydrating you, this will act as a barrier between the rest of the world and your blotchy, tear-stained face.
The second piece of advice is to consider other ways to casually hide and divert attention away from your face while you’re gulping down water. Do you wear jewelry that is busy or a hat? some kind of unofficial headscarf scenario? Put them on, my friend; the more accessories between you and the world, the better.
Other People’s Suggestions
Try not to worry so much about leaving the house after crying because, in reality, people tend to think about themselves. If you can laugh, smile, and speak as normally as you can, people will likely assume that you have some sort of allergy. To divert attention, you might try to pretend to cough or sneeze.
After watching a tearjerker, I occasionally feel extremely embarrassed to leave the theater because my face looks like an apple. I always carry Kleenex and cosmetics in my purse just in case I need to use them for last-minute makeup, as a result. If there is a restroom close by, just go in and wash your face for a few minutes while taking deep breaths to get the color back on your face. Having eye drops, a brush, and face powder on hand is also a good idea. This is especially helpful if you wear makeup and your eyes become red or irritated.
How do you manage to look like you’re not crying? If you think that your makeup cannot be reapplied, follow these instructions: gently cleanse your face with a makeup removal wipe to keep it moisturized and help remove any tear stains. Additionally, it has a calming effect and keeps your face uncluttered and relaxed.
