The newest eye enhancers will make your peepers really pop.
GET SOME SLEEP!
The
National Institute of Health
recommends
7
to
9
hours of
shut-eye nightly.
LOOK ON THE BRIGHT
SIDE
Not the eye shadow
type? Almay's Bright Eyes
collection contains a
neutral concealer,
shadow, highlighter, and
liner that subtly evens out
imperfections while
imparting a natural, no-
makeup look; from $9.
PLUMP UP A PILLOW
(Or two!) Sleep with your
head slightly elevated to
prevent fluid retention
around the eyes.
MONITOR YOUR SALT
INTAKE
A low-sodium diet
will cut down on your body’s
water retention and reduce
puffiness near eyes.
ASK YOUR DOCTOR
ABOUT ALLERGY
MEDICATION
Allergies
exacerbate dark circles and
inflammation; taking over-the-
counter or prescription
allergy medications can help.
FRIN GE B EN EFITS
Play up your eyes with the latest mascaras for every event.
For Everyday Luxury The Givenchy Phenomen’Eyes spherical wand
rolls through lashes, coating each effortlessly—even on those rushed
mornings; $27.
For Weekends L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Clean Definition mascara
looks next-to-naturaL.but better; $11.
For More Drama Maybelline's Lash Stiletto mascara stretches lashes
to their full length with special polymers; $9.
COT
T)
COMFORT
^
Cucumber slices over ^
the eyes are a classic fix
for puffiness, but how do
they work? It’s simple:
Cucumber’s natural
astringency causes blood
vessels to constrict,
soothing inflammation.
Plus, anything
СЧЮІ-
including crisper-fresh
veggies—will ease swelling.
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FEBRUARY2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
SHOW YOUR TRUE COLORS
For eyes that
sparkle, use eye shadow colors that play up
your hazel, brown, or baby blues. Each can't-
go-wrong compact is filled with shadows
customized to intensify your particular shade,
Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips Custom
Eye Enhancing Shadows; $11.
Eye-Ay!
"Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair
Eye Recovery Complex has been my nocturnal night
cream for many years now. This light, gel-like formula
packs a wallop against fine lines and puffiness while I
sleep—letting me wake up looking healthy and well-
rested, even when the opposite is true” $48.
—SENIOR BEAUTY EDITOR MELISSA MILRAD GOLDSTEIN
ESTEE LAUDER
BEAUTY
living
Everything Is Illuminated
KEEP YOUR
EYES LOOKING
RADIANT,
NATURALLY.
