1. Take a breatherThe practice boosts circulation Pranayama, a breathing technique straight from the yoga studio, can help refresh your face, says Jamé Heskett, MD, founder and medical director of The Wellpath in New York City. , moving the blood that stagnates in the body during sleep. “At the same time, you’re oxygenating the body with deep breathing,” she says. And since a vibrant complexion relies on oxygen and nutrients being pumped into the small blood vessels and capillaries in the face, it’s important to keep that circulation going strong.  Heskett’s technique: Breathe in as deeply as you can, and then breathe out as deeply as you can, keeping each breath as level and equal in length as possible. While you do that, contract your muscles starting at your toes and working your way up to your face. Work 3 to 5 minutes of pranayama breathing into your morning routine to look and feel more awake.
  2. Make time for tea And we don’t mean drinking it (though you’re welcome to do that, too). Heskett recommends brewing some chamomile tea, and instead of tossing the bags, stowing them in the fridge in a Ziploc bag overnight. In the morning, place the chilled tea bags over your puffy lids and under-eyes for 10 minutes. Since chamomile has both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, it’ll help reduce swelling and repair damaged cells. 
  3. Bring your dry brushing habit up (literally) If you already do it for your body, kudos. But now it’s time to take dry brushing, which usually involves working a firm-bristle brush from your legs and arms in the direction of your heart to exfoliate skin and stimulate circulation at the skin’s surface, to the face. Just be sure to use a gentle brush, like the Sephora Collection Cleaning Me Softly Facial Cleansing Brush ($10, sephora.com), and follow this guide: 

Start by making small brush strokes up from the base of your neck to your jawline.Make counter-clockwise, circular strokes over the area underneath your cheekbone, working from the corners of your mouth back toward your ears.Brush across the cheekbone (from your nose to your ear) before brushing the tip of your nose with small circular strokes.Stroke upward from the tip of the nose to the area between your brows.Follow that with small, very gentle, counter-clockwise strokes around the eye and under the brows.Finish up by brushing from the center of the forehead towards the temples. 

  1. Take advantage of red wine The heart health-boosting antioxidant resveratrol found in bottles of vino may work wonders for your skin, too. As little as 1% resveratrol can go a long way toward smoothing wrinkles, firming skin, and evening out irregular hyperpigmentation and texture, according to recent clinical research published in the Journal of Drugs and Dermatology. It even gives you immediate, wide-awake results (especially in the under-eye area), says Heskett. Start your morning by rinsing your face with cold water (to give puffiness the axe and boost circulation) and then smoothing on a resveratrol-rich serum, suggests Heskett. We like Skinceuticals Resveratrol BE ($145, skinceuticals.com), which contains a 1% concentration of the ingredient.
  2. Hit up the hemorrhoid cream The rumors are true: A hemorrhoid treatment cream can help minimize under-eye puffiness. As a vasoconstrictor, it shrinks and tightens the blood vessels, thereby erasing those unsightly bags, says Heskett. Feel free to dab some on that area on days you need some serious help, but Heskett doesn’t recommend using it regularly, because although it’s not likely to cause adverse effects, it’s (obviously) not designed for prolonged use around your eyes.
  3. Bump up your blushdrugstore.comMarni Burton, a New York City-based celebrity makeup artist A hint of cream shadow along each cheekbone is an instant antidote to blah skin. Vibrant rose shades, like Revlon’s Cream Blush in Flushed ($12, ) add a healthy glow to your complexion—no matter your skin tone, says . For a natural, dewy flush, wet a beauty blender sponge, use your finger to scoop out some of the cream blush (the darker your skin tone, the more product you may need) to smooth it along the side of the sponge, and then lightly press the sponge onto your skin, dabbing until completely blended. MORE: 9 Essential Makeup Rules For Women Over 40
  4. Perk up your eyes Brighter skin helps, but your biggest enemy in mission fake-awake is the eye area—dark circles, puffiness, and redness are dead giveaways that you’re overdue for some shut-eye. The fastest fixes:

Brighten: Mix an illuminator with your concealer, and apply the mixture to your under-eye area to cover dark circles and add a touch of brightness to the area.Widen: Line your waterline (the shiny rim of your lower lid just above your lower lash-line) with a white eyeliner pencil or thin concealer pencil to fake bigger, clearer eyes.Distract: Swipe a thin line of concealer a shade lighter than your skin tone just under your eyebrows, getting as close to the brows as possible, and curl your lashes and before coating them with a swipe or two of lengthening mascara. Both tactics visually expand the eye area and draw focus upward and away from puffiness.  

  1. Get glossy If your hair never manages to look shiny, it’ll always lend a drab, tired vibe to your look. To temporarily boost glossiness, opt for a shine-enhancing serum, like Shu Uemura Essence Absolue, ($69, shuuemuraartofhair-usa.com), and use it daily. For a more long-lasting effect, ask for a professional glaze during your next trip to the salon. Not only does it immediately add luster to the hair, but it can also last up to 24 shampoos, says Eva Scrivo, owner of Eva Scrivo Salons in New York City.
  2. Use your dermatologist If puffiness and dark circles are pretty much a permanent state (no matter how much sleep you get) the root of the problem is likely poor circulation, Heskett says. Carbon dioxide could be the fix you need; the chemical boosts circulation by opening up the blood vessels and increasing the flow of oxygen in the skin. One non-invasive treatment that uses it: OxyGeneo. Basically a suped-up facial, OxyGeneo uses a special tool that produces carbon dioxide bubbles to stimulate the flow of oxygen in the skin as it glides over your face. You can expect brighter skin immediately following each individual $150, 15-minute treatment. Another option is Carboxy Therapy, or carbon dioxide injections, which offers a longer-lasting effect. While the 15-minute treatment is relatively painless (you may experience minor bruising) it does require some commitment—and a needle. Expect to book 7 to 10 treatments at about $250 a pop initially, with a yearly or twice-a-year touch-up.
  3. Go to the dark sidebest hair colors for women over 40 Too-light strands can wash you out. To see if you should darken your hair color, try this: Wash your hair, comb it back, arrange it so that the wet strands frame your face, and then apply your makeup. If your complexion and eyes look more alive, take your hair a shade or two darker. Check out the .
  4. Consider highlights “Highlights are magical,” Scrivo says. “They pick up light and illuminate the entire face.” To reap the brightening benefits, use Scrivo’s guide below to find the best highlight hue for you.
  5. Ask for layers The right hair cut can add some life to your face. First, ask your stylist to create movement in your hair, suggests Scrivo. Very long layers—in which your stylist layers no more than one inch—with beveled edges may make your hair look less weighed down. Also consider side-swept bangs; they look good on almost anyone, and Scrivo says it could make you look more refreshed by drawing attention to your cheekbones, which look great no matter how low you are on sleep. MORE: 6 Gorgeous Hair Makeovers You Should Copy