As we enter more heatwaves and those hot, sleepless August nights slowly arrive, Studio10’s founder Grace Fodor shares her tips on how to look awake with makeup – despite any lack of sleep
Words: Grace Fodor | Images: Individual brands
How to look awake with makeup
Bright eyes
As you mature, your eyes become puffier and prone to deeper under-eye circles. I love Studio10 Hydra-Lift I-Corrector. Formulated with hyaluronic acid, it not only hydrates the delicate under-eye skin, its ultra-creamy, lightweight formula effortlessly covers darkness without caking into fine lines.
Studio10 Hydra-Lift Corrector Concealer
Top Sante verdict
The lightweight, ultra-creamy formula provides seamless coverage for dark circles and evens the skin tone without creasing, caking or settling in fine lines- 3-in-1 nourishing formula effortlessly conceals, colour-corrects, and brightens
- Formulated for mature skin and enriched with a core hyaluronic acid balm
- Intensively hydrates and soothes the delicate skin, especially around the eye
Bag it up
Many of us have been tempted to use home remedies such as teabags to treat under-eye puffiness. The caffeine in tea constricts blood vessels, which can reduce puffiness and inflammation, but for an effective moisture boost and to protect against environmental aggressors, try RevitaLash Aquablur, with hyaluronic acid, kombucha and sea kelp, which have anti-inflammatory properties and smooth the delicate skin of the under eye.
RevitaLash Aquablur
Top Sante verdict
A simple, gentle and effective hydrating eye gel that can be used with or without makeup to moisturise, protect and smooth the eye area while supporting the health of brows and lashes- Moisturises the delicate eye area while smoothing skin blurring imperfections
- Highly effective ingredients that replenish moisture levels
- Fortifies lashes and brows creating a perfect canvas for makeup application
All white
Using rose water in your morning routine is the secret to brighter eyes with its anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, using a
white pencil along the water line will instantly brighten and widen eyes. I love Catrice Cosmetics Kohl Kajal Waterproof Eyeliner in Tweet White with shea butter for a smooth application.
Catrice Kohl Kajal Eye Pencil Waterproof
Top Sante verdict
The Kohl Kajal Waterproof is a must-have for expressive eye make-up, thanks to its highly-pigmented texture- Made of wood, so has a soft mine and is super easy to apply
- Instantly provides a colour-intense effect
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Add depth
Create more depth in your sockets for a wide-awake look by doing what I call “eye-touring” (aka contouring for eyes). Add shading in the crease, followed by a touch of darker colour for definition, and finish with a light lid shade. The MAC Cosmetics Connect In Colour Eye Shadow Palette in Encrypted Kryptonite comes in six shades to complement any skin tone.
MAC Cosmetics Connect In Colour Eye Shadow Palette – Encrypted Kryptonite
Top Sante verdict
Whether creating a subtle or high-impact smokey eye, ‘Encrypted Kryptonite’ collates an enigmatic array of eyeshadows in matte, shimmer, glitter and metallic finishes- MAC Cosmetics’ most pigmented formula to date
- A lightweight, creamy texture that applies and blends effortlessly across the eyes
- Long-lasting wear with a crease-resistant and smudge-proof finish
On the line
Instead of the standard black, I use softer shades of liner in midlife. Try the Studio10 I-Lift Longwear Liner in Pewter and Mocha for neutrals, and in Sea (a green) for when you want to add a pop of colour. It’s double ended with a complementary lighter shade that brilliantly defines and brightens.
Studio 10 I-Lift Longwear Liner
Top Sante verdict
Infused with nourishing Jojoba Oil and antioxidant Vitamin E, the ultra-creamy formulas glide on effortlessly to deliver smudge-resistant, waterproof colour without dragging or skipping- A highly-pigmented shade to define, and a natural hue to fresh and illuminate.
- Works to brighten and enhance, with long-lasting results
