Wrinkles, bags, puffiness, crow’s feet – they’re all common complaints that women have about their eyes, and rightfully so. These unsightly imperfections can give away your age – and even add years to your face. So avoid them or learn the best ways to treat and conceal them if you already have that tired-eyes look. The first and most obvious way to avoid looking tired and older is to get more sleep – and sleep better. Tossing and turning, sleeping on an uncomfortable pillow and stomach sleeping are all ways in which you might inadvertently age your eyes. A flat pillow will not allow for drainage, resulting in fluid settling around the eyes. Tuck an extra pillow under your head to allow it to drain, and be sure not to smash your face into a pillow. It may seem comfy to you, but it spells puffiness for your eyes. Invest in a good night cream that keeps eyes refreshed. Ingredients to seek when you’re looking for a good-quality eye cream include retinols, vitamins A, C, E and K, and antioxidants.

But don’t gob too much on at night – a lot of eye cream can make eyes itchy and even more puffy in the morning. When you wake up, apply a cream containing antioxidants like green tea and caffeine, which protect your skin against free radicals. Need to fake it ’til you make it? No problem. Find a concealer that works well with your dark circles. Pick a yellow-based shade if your circles tend to be blue or purplish; if they’re brownish, go with a color that has peach undertones. Dot on color lightly, using your ring finger to smooth over skin – this finger will apply the least pressure. Skip the wild, shimmery eyeshadow colors and go with a matte color that’s a shade darker than your eyelid. Sweep across your eyelid and apply a little to bottom lashes – this will make puffiness less noticeable.