11 beauty tricks to hide a hangover

Go Undercover

What it hides: Concealers with a hint of yellow help to banish dark under-eye circles.

How it works: “Concealers with a slight yellow undertone look more natural on the skin than pink formulas, and they counteract dark bags and redness to give your eyes a wake-up call," says Lina Hanson, celebrity makeup artist, author of Eco-Beautiful: The Ultimate Guide to Natural Beauty and Wellness and founder of thegreenbeautyschool.com.

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Pillow Talk

What it hides: Sleeping with your head elevated can help to prevent puffy eyes.

How it works: “Lying flat allows fluid to accumulate in places like the soft tissue under your eyes, but keeping your head elevated with two pillows when you sleep can help reduce puffiness,” says Joshua Zeichner, M.D., board-certified dermatologist in New York City.

Get Glowing

What it hides: Applying bronzer or blush helps bring life to sleep-deprived skin.

How it works: "Sweeping bronzer onto your cheeks, chin and forehead gives a healthy and sun-kissed look," says Hanson. If you need a bit more life in your face, "applying a pink or peach blush on the apples of your cheeks makes skin look younger and fresher,” says Hanson.

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Silicone Ally

What it hides: A pre-makeup application of primer helps conceals under-eye bags and brightens the entire face.

How it works: A silicone-based primer helps you shine in all the right places. "Silicone helps smooth the skin surface and reflect light making under-eye bags less noticeable," says Dr. Zeichner.

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Natural De-puffers

What it hides: Irritated eyes—caused by too little sleep and too many dehydrating adult beverages—can benefit from the application of these kitchen staples.

How it works: It's a natural way to ease post-party pain. "Placing a chilled tea bag or cool cucumbers on each eyelid for 10 to 15 minutes calms puffy eyes and keeps delicate skin hydrated," says Hanson.

Morning Joe

What it hides: Under-eye bags that are the result of late, fun-filled nights can be reduced by caffeine-containing products.

How it works: One more reason to love your latte: "Caffeine-packed solutions help to constrict blood vessels that may be leaky and contribute to eye swelling," says Dr. Zeichner. "They also help dehydrate fat to minimize dark, under-eye bags." Bonus: Rollerball applicators help massage away excess fluid.

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Go Nude

What it hides: A neutral eyeliner is a fantastic quick fix for red eyes.

Why we love it: It's an easy trick that yields eye-opening results. "While dark liners can emphasize irritation, a lining the inside rim of your eye with a neutral eyeliner will diminish the appearance of redness, making eyes fresh and brighter," says Hanson.

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An Aspirin a Day

What it hides: A simple and inexpensive fix for the morning after is old-fashioned aspirin; it's terrific at reducing inflammation.

How it works: When you pop aspirin, you get a two-in-one solution. "You're likely to feel swollen all over after a night of too much drinking," says Zeichner. "Luckily, a dose of the OTC pill or another NSAID like ibuprofen can minimize puffiness and your cocktail-induced headache."

Lip Love

What it hides: A bright pop of color on your lips draws attention away from tired and blotchy skin.

How it works: It's best to focus on your assets, not your flaws. "Bold lips will turn attention away from tired eyes," says Hanson. "Keep the focus on your smile with playful, bright shades that perfectly on-trend for summer."

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Get a Lift

What it hides: Some strategic hair styling can quell post-party exhaustion.

How it works: A simple headband or some strategically placed barrettes can give your look a lift. “Tying your hair back into a tight half-up/half-down style helps to pull your features up, giving you a mini face-lift —plus, the look compliments almost any face shape," says David Babaii, celebrity hairstylist at the Neil George Salon in Beverly Hills.

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