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Some women prefer a makeup fix. Now is not the time for black liner, dark brown shadows or a sexy, smoky eye. Go lighter in look, warmer in color, and more subtle in application. Opt for

soft browns and low-key shimmery neutrals like COVERGIRL INK GEL EYE PENCIL IN SHIMMERING BROWN ($10, walgreens.com), NEUTROGENA SENSITIVE SKIN EYESHADOW + PRIMER IN SOFT PEARL ($12,

cvs.com) or TARTE QUICK STICK WATERPROOF SHADOW & LINER IN ROSE GOLD BROWN ($26, kohls.com). Do your eyes a favor and keep makeup on top of them instead of beneath, which emphasizes bags

and crepey skin. There’s one exception, and that’s a nude beige eye pencil like NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP VIVID RICH MECHANICAL EYE PENCIL IN 02 QUARTZ QUEEN ($8, target.com), which erases

redness when applied as a liner along the lower eye’s inner rim, also known as the waterline. (From left) J. Crew Women Cabana Top in Linen in Red Arroyo; A New Day 14k Gold Plated Stud and

Hoop Earring Set, 3pc in Gold; Gap Women 100% Linen Oversized Shirt in Shirting Blue; Banana Republic Factory Women Oversized Cotton Shirt in White. AARP (J. Crew, Target, GAP, Banana

Republic Factory) 6. WEAR A WHITE, BLUE OR RED V-NECK Black makes us feel trim and chic, but when we’re tired, it can drain every ounce of warmth from our face. A crisp white shirt like the

BANANA REPUBLIC FACTORY WOMEN OVERSIZED COTTON SHIRT IN WHITE ($30, bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com) never fails. It works like a giant light bulb to brighten skin, minimize

discolorations and soften lines. A button-down or V-neck adds even more benefits, since the open neckline exposes more skin at the neck and upper chest, removing the emphasis from the eyes

and face.  Prefer more color? Try light blue, like the GAP WOMEN 100% LINEN OVERSIZED SHIRT IN SHIRTING BLUE ($63, gap.com), for a similar skin-reviving effect that’s also soothing on the

psyche (excellent when stressed!). On days when you want to fake an energized, upbeat attitude, a bright red shirt like the J.CREW WOMEN CABANA TOP IN LINEN IN RED ARROYO ($70, jcrew.com) is

a diversion, yes, but does the job beautifully. And here’s another tried-and-true move: Pop on sparkly earrings like A NEW DAY 14K GOLD PLATED STUD AND HOOP EARRING SET, 3PC IN GOLD ($25,

target.com) for extra twinkle. (From left) Maybelline New York SuperStay Teddy Tint Lip Color in July Forever; CoverGirl Clean Lip Color in Iconic Ruby; Milani Color Fetish Shine Lipstick in

Roleplay. AARP (CVS, 2; Target) 7. DEPLOY RED LIPSTICK, AND FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT Let’s say you’re at work, a party, dinner at a restaurant, or traveling, when a frenemy delivers the

“you look tired” news. No time to go home, wash your face, redo your makeup or change your clothes. No worries, either. Grab your bag and an ice cube and head for the restroom.  First, rev

up your circulation by rubbing the ice cube over your face. (For the no-ice version, pat your hands splashed with cold tap water right over your face or makeup.) Yawn a few times to relax

your jaw and to de-tense facial muscles and frown lines. Brush your teeth, if possible, or rinse your mouth with fresh water.  Then reach into your bag and add a moisturizing red or rosy

lipstick. This can be anything from a lip balm like BURT’S BEES LIP SHIMMER IN RHUBARB ($4, walgreens.com) to a tint like MAYBELLINE NEW YORK SUPERSTAY TEDDY TINT LIP COLOR IN JULY FOREVER

OR COQUETTISH ($10, cvs.com), or a complete-coverage formula like COVERGIRL CLEAN LIP COLOR IN ICONIC RUBY ($8, target.com). These shades not only pull attention away from sleepy eyes,  they

also make a smile (even a forced one) a hundred times more powerful — a good reason to have that lipstick handy at all times.