En español | "You look tired" is a phrase no 50-plus woman likes to hear. It's a loud and clear hint we're not coming across as fresh, healthy and attractive to others — and who needs that? Clearly some combination of stress, insomnia, the daily barrage of social media and news, family/work/health issues and a few too many late-night Netflix binges is throwing us serious shade. Here are nine ways to snap out of it with an at-home routine and a 911 fast fix.
1. Cold brew your face and bodyNo hitting the snooze button. Even if you feel and look like a zombie, a cold shower, steamy suds-up and icy rinse finish will get your senses tingling, smooth superficial creases from your face and lift any brain fog. Prefer languishing in a cozy bath? Do the cold, steamy, cool routine as you wash your face. The heated soothing cleanser part will still steam the lines and the cold will give your circulation a jolt.
2.Timing and technique matter. Think of a "tired" face like a deflated balloon, a "fresh" face like a round inflated one. If you lightly blot your face and immediately apply your hydrating cream or oil, skin gets plumped up. Wait five minutes, or 20, and you've lost that absorption window when emollients work best. Gently massage moisturizer into face, neck and décolletage for two or three minutes. This helps relax tension lines and gets a glow going.
3. Freshen eyes ASAPThe skin here is super thin and dry. It not only shows fatigue first, but amplifies it by going red, puffy, dark-circled and saggy. Clarify the "whites" with fast-acting drugstore drops like Lumify by Bausch & Lomb ($12, Target) or Alcon Naphcon-A Eye Drops ($11, target.com) both staples in A-list celeb makeup artist kits. Next a caffeine-packed eye cream like Garnier SkinActive Clearly Brighter Anti-Puff Eye Roller ($8, target.com) with vitamin C and caffeine, cool metallic roller tip soothes or Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel De-Puffing Eye Gel with caffeine and cucumber ($10, target.
com) — chilled if possible (keep it on call in the fridge) — to soothe and reduce swelling and discoloration. No drops or cream handy? Check the freezer for frozen peas or blueberries and apply the icy bag over closed lids for five minutes. Or try cooled tea bags.
When you look tired, stressed mature skin either gets temperamental (sensitive, ruddy and possibly prone to breakouts) or it can go desert dry (ashy, sallow), and expression lines and wrinkles seem to sink deeper. Either way, a creamy, dewy stick foundation with a wide range of 30-40 shades like Flesh Firm Flesh ThickStick Foundation ($18, ulta.com), Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick ($46, sephora.com) or Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick ($46, sephora.com) pulls your face together fast. Pricey? Yes, but when you're aiming for authenticity instead of a mask, multipurpose coverage pays off. Using fingers, makeup brushes or sponges, dab and blend the foundation stick where and when needed on red, brown, blue or violet discolorations.
Instinct says go sunny and beachy — but hold it right there. Don’t reach for a self-tanner or bronzing powder. That's OK for your best days. But to restore a glow, grab a creamy pink or peach blush like Revlon Insta-Blush ($8, Target) or e.l.f. Beautifully Bare Blush ($4 target.com) and give cheeks a yoga-class flush in seconds.
Now's not the time for smoky dark eyes — black liner and dark brown shadows can look sexy at night in dim light, but they'll drag you down during the day. To restore sparkle, choose a nude palette in light to medium shades of mauve, peach and shimmery taupe like Maybelline Total Temptation Eyeshadow + Highlight Palette ($9, target.com) or NYX Professional Makeup Eyeshadow Palette in Soft & Rosy ($8, target.com). The combo of muted brown liner and mascara and pale shimmer on your upper lids restores shape and keeps the emphasis there. Skip makeup beneath the eyes, where liner and mascara can emphasize bags and crepey skin.
Pulling hair back or wearing it up can exacerbate a fatigued look, especially if hair is pulled too sleek and tight. Always let a few pieces float or cut feathery bangs if ponytails are your thing. Keep your hair loose, tousled and free and play up texture, wave or color. Yes, it's a distraction but one that works and makes you look lively, animated. Consider getting highlights around the face — it adds a frame of light just where you need it.
8. Wear cheerful vibrant colorsA white shirt is a classic brightener and black makes us feel slim and chic, but juicy colors like orange, red, raspberry, yellow and bright blue signal an energetic attitude. Ditto to splashy prints, stripes — even in a scarf. When feeling blah, throw on some color. It’s an instant pick-me-up.
Let's say you're already at work, a meeting, a party or a restaurant when a "frenemy" delivers the "you look tired" news.
Grab an ice cube and head for the restroom. Rub the cube (or pat hands splashed with icy water) over your face right over face makeup. It revs up circulation like a cold shower. Brush your teeth or rinse your mouth with fresh water. Yawn to relax your jaw and de-tense facial muscles that exacerbate lines. Bend at the waist, run your hands through your hair and flip it back. Unbutton your blouse or shirt to a V to show more neck and upper chest, roll up your sleeves to show forearms, or take off your jacket or cardigan and go sleeveless — don't let it all be about your face. If possible, take a brief brisk walk. Movement has a caffeine-like effect that makes you look more alert. Breathe deeply from your diaphragm, five counts out and five counts in. Sit and stand up straight — no slouching — to appear more energetic. Add some statement glasses and bling. And smile: instant facelift.
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In need of some tips on how to look less tired that really do work? Here’s my list of 14 simple ways to stop looking tired all the time. The first set of tips deal specifically with facial care and the second focus on lifesytle changes – every tip is an absolute winner.
It can be really disheartening to look in the mirror, see a tired, worn-out face looking back at you and think ‘why do I always look so tired and washed out?’. Especially if you’ve had a good night’s sleep.
Or that ego-crushing feeling you get when someone – quite often your mother – greets you with ‘ooh you look tired!’ It cuts particularly deep when you are (were) feeling totally fine.
I’ve been there and I know how frustrating it can be. So I’ve spent time researching how to look less tired.
It turns out there are plenty of great ways to fix a tired looking face and in particular, how to make your eyes look less tired.
First up, here are some facial care tips to help you fix a tired looking face and make it look fresh again.
First up, if you want to look less tired you need to give your skin cell renewal a bit of support through regular exfoliation.
This is particularly important as you age and during the winter months. No one wants to start looking tired and haggard as the winter months draw on and the years pass by!
I’m a massive fan of using chemical exfoliants rather than physical exfoliants. My current exfoliant of choice is glycolic acid.
Glycolic acid dissolves the top layer of dead skin cells and resurfaces the skin. This allows new, active, skin cells to come to the surface. Which makes your face look brighter and your skin look plumper.
I’ve been using Pixi Glow Tonic for a few years now and I absolutely LOVE it.
I tend to stock up on Pixi Glow Tonic at Boots but you can also buy it on Amazon.
Once you’ve dealt with freshening up your skin through exfoliation, you can look at what you can put on your skin to make it look less tired.
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12/08/2022 09:59 pm GMT
Dry skin tends to look like tired skin, because it doesn’t have the bounce and glow of hydrated skin.
Of course simply increasing your water intake is a big step towards keeping you skin hydrated and I mention this in the lifestyle tips.
However, you can also give your skin a huge helping hand to stay hydrated by using a product that contains hyaluronic acid.
Hyaluronic acid has become a bit of a buzz ingredient over the last few years and it’s easy to understand why. Hyaluronic acid is a humectant that occurs naturally in the body. Humectants attract and lock in moisture.
So if you use hyaluronic acid with a good water based moisturiser, your skin will look and feel lovely and hydrated.
My pick: Hydraluron by Indeed LabsI am a HUGE fan of the cult beauty hyaluronic acid product Hydraluron by Indeed Labs.
I tend to use it whilst my skin is still damp, to lock the moisture in, followed by moisturiser over the top.
Hydraluron makes my skin look more plump and smooth which goes a long way to helping me look fresher and less tired.
I always keep an eye on whether Boots has a special offer on for Hydraluron but I also make use of Amazon Subscribe & Save, because it’s a product I don’t like running out of. If I get lucky at Boots, I just skip a delivery of Subscribe & Save.
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12/08/2022 10:04 pm GMT
TOP TIP: MOISTURISE WHILST YOUR SKIN IS DAMP OR WETFollowing on from the above tip on rehydrating, another great tip to make your skin look less tired is to moisturise whilst your skin is still damp, as damp skin absorbs moisturiser more easily.
Now facial massage is something I only recently tuned into as a way to stop my face looking tired. I must admit I’d been very ‘yeah whatever’ about the benefits of facial massage until then.
What changed my mind was going for a facial massage at my local beauty salon.
The results of 45 minutes of a therapist doing nothing more than massaging my face quite literally blew my mind. My nasolabial lines had disappeared and my skin looked plumper and more alive than it had in weeks.
The effects of the facial massage gradually faded over the course of a week, so that is when I looked into how to do facial massage on myself to make my face look less tired and more fresh and glowing.
Facial massage works by boosting the circulation of blood to the skin and firming and toning the skin by giving it a bit of a workout. It can help reduce puffiness and it also encourages lymphatic drainage (lymphatic fluid helps remove toxins and waste) and encourages the release of endorphins, which makes you look and feel fresher and more awake.
Clearly most of us don’t have much spare time for facial massage in the morning, but it’s well worth even adapting how you apply your facial moisturiser to spend a minute massaging it in.
I find the best time to do a little facial massage is in the evening, when I can usually spare a whole five minutes!!
I use my favourite massage oil, which is Dr Organic Rose Otto Facial Serum, which has the most uplifting fragrance of any facial oil. It is made up of a blend of different oils, including almond and argan oil, plus of course wonderful rose essential oil.
My skin always looks plump and calm after I’ve massaged my skin with it. I tend to buy Dr Organic Rose Otto Facial Serum from Holland & Barrett but you can also buy it over on Amazon.
My Pick
Dr Organic, Rose Otto Facial Serum
£9.00 (£30.00 / 100 ml)
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12/08/2022 10:24 pm GMT
There are lots of facial massage how-to videos on YouTube. The one I really like is by Abigail James: YouTube video
Now, it is said that the eyes are the window to the soul, but they can also be the biggest factor in looking tired and washed out.
So next, I’m going to focus on things you can do to make your eyes look less tired.
The skin under the eye area is really thin and delicate, which is why it really shows signs of tiredness.
It’s also why we need to treat it really gently and carefully.
The formulation of eye cream is lighter than most facial moisturisers, which is why it is worth buying a separate eye cream.
Good ingredients to look out for in eye creams are hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and Coenzyme Q10.
Coenzyme Q10 is an absolute power-ingredient in beauty products because it is packed with antioxidants and helps to repair and regenerate skin cells.
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NIVEA Q10 Power Eye Cream
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12/08/2022 06:24 pm GMT
Dark circles under the eye are a particular problem when it comes to looking more tired than you actually are.
The thing with dark circles is that they are often hereditary. Plus they become more visible as you age.
This is because the skin under the eyes is super thin and gets thinner as we age, so the blood pooled beneath becomes more obvious.
Allergies and a poor diet can also contribute to dark circles looking worse.
Caffeine is a good active ingredient specifically for temporarily reducing dark circles, as it is said to help boost circulation and constrict blood vessels.
Of course the hope with eye cream is that it will reduce the look of puffiness and improve the appearance of dark circles under the eyes.
The Ordinary is the most brilliant range of really well-priced skincare products. There’s no fancy packaging and no fancy marketing to bump up the prices.
Love this stuff!
One thing that is often overlooked is HOW MUCH eye cream to use and HOW to apply it.
You should only use a pea-sized amount of eye cream, less is definitely more, as you don’t want to overload the skin.
A great trick I was taught by a leading facialist during my time PRing leading beauty brands is to use your middle finger to apply eye cream, as it gives a lighter touch than using your forefinger.
So, using your middle finger, start by applying the cream around the orbital bones (that’s the bones around your eye socket) and then start gently tapping or lightly massaging the cream in, going from the inner corner of your eye and making your way to the outer corner.
One of the best ways to get rid of tired eyes in the morning is to use eye drops. They are also a great way for your eyes to look less tired during the day, especially after a day spent staring unblinkingly at screens.
Eye drops will moisturise your eyes and clarify the whites of your eyes, so that your eyes not only look less tired, they feel less tired too.
My pick: Optrex Double Action Eye Drops For Tired Eyes
I have been using these eye drops for the last couple of years and they really make a difference. I tend to put them in first thing in the morning and then have them with me in my bag so I can use them through the day.
They are particularly good to use after staring at a screen for several hours!
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12/08/2022 06:39 pm GMT
Well, that’s it for your facial care tips.
So let’s move onto some lifestyle changes you can make to ensure you stop looking so tired.
Here are some really valuable to know overall lifestyle changes you can make that will help ensure you look less tired.
Ok, so starting with the seemingly obvious here.
But wait before you roll your eyes…
On average, adults need between seven to nine hours of sleep per night.
There is no such thing as ‘catching up on sleep’.
So figure out how much sleep makes you feel good the next morning and then try and stick to this amount.
Day in, day out.
This may well mean getting up EARLIER at the weekends, but try it, you might like it.
Here are some great ideas on how to get a better night’s sleep.
It is amazing how well your face can look if you exercise regularly.
But I know that starting an exercise routine when you’re not in the habit can be a big thing.
You need to be in the right frame of mind to get that exercise habit started.
But there is something simple you can do to help your body and in turn, stop looking tired.
Walking.
Moving around instead of spending endless hours sat at a desk, sat in the car, sat at home, can give your body the pep it needs.
Staying static for long periods causes lethargy and drains our energy levels.
Your body thinks that it is heading for sleep, so it winds down all its processes.
Sitting staring at a screen for hours can lead to dry, tired eyes that have fine lines all around them.
So get up and move around.
If you’re desk-bound at work, get up for five minutes every hour and walk around.
Combine one of those walks with getting your ten minutes of daylight.
If you’re at home or in the car a lot, look at ways you can build walking into your everyday life.
It is amazing how much better you can feel if you just get your body moving.
I know how hard it is to build exercise and movement into your daily life, especially when you feel like you don’t have a spare moment.
But it is SO important. I’ve got a post on simple ways to build exercise into daily life: How to build exercise into daily life.
Breathing.
We all do it.
But we don’t all do it in the right way to get the oxygen we need.
Especially if we’re running around and stressed.
Shallow, quick breathing leaves us lacking in oxygen.
Alongside raised blood pressure and increased heart rate, a lack of oxygen can cause bad circulation… see where I’m going with this… which can make us look tired and washed out.
So taking a few minutes to take some deep breaths can really help.
I’ve got a whole post on the benefits of deep breathing for relaxation, it includes a video on a really easy deep breathing exercise. Read it here: Just breathe!
Next, some dietary changes you can make that will have a positive effect.
Ok, I know sugar is the current baddie of the food world.
But there is good reason for this.
Let me count the ways that too much sugar will have you looking (and feeling) wrung out.
Make no mistake, for most of us, it is an addiction.
But it can be done.
I know, because I’ve done it.
It’s not that I live without sugar in my life, but I have managed to cut it right back.
But I can walk down the confectionary aisle in the supermarket and not even flinch.
Even when I’m hungry.
That is a MASSIVE change in eating habits for me.
Here’s my post on the best way to go about it in my experience: How to quit eating sugar
Yes, I know.
It’s the thing we all want to reach for to ‘wake us up’ in the morning.
But caffeine, it’s not so good.
First off, it is a diuretic.
This means it makes you pee more.
Which means that caffeine is causing you to dehydrate.
As you’ll know from tip 4, keeping hydrated is super important when working out how to stop looking tired.
Second up, caffeine kills off antioxidants.
Antioxidants protect your skin’s elastin.
Lose the elasticity in your skin and you’re on the way to ageing your skin. FAST.
So keep caffeine, through coffee or black tea, intake to no more than a couple of small SMALL mugs per day.
Switch to green tea, which has less caffeine than black tea.
Go for decaffeinated versions – though be careful to choose naturally decaffeinated rather than chemically decaffeinated with solvents (er, yuk).
Clipper Tea does a lovely decaf black tea, which is naturally decaffeinated using carbon dioxide.
Related: Easy tips to quit coffee
Dehydration causes us to look and feel tired.
But we don’t always cotton on to this.
If our blood volume lowers we don’t get as much blood to our brain, so our heart has to work harder to get the blood there.
This means blood is diverted away from fewer places where it is needed less urgently, places like our faces.
So we end up looking washed out.
But this is easily remedied by, you’ve guessed it, drinking more water.
Water is the key by the way – not tea or coffee (which are diuretics, see tip 8 below) or sugary drinks (see tip 7 below).
Aim to drink a good size glass of water first thing in the morning and a smaller glass last thing at night.
Then drink water steadily through the day.
Learn to understand when you feel thirsty – thirst can often be mistaken for hunger.
I always have a stainless steel (#PlasticFree) Chilly bottle in my bag when I’m out and about.
Plus I always have a glass of water on my desk when I’m working.
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12/08/2022 09:04 pm GMT
We get top-ups of vitamin D through exposure to sunlight.
If we’re lucky we get bucket loads of it in the summer months.
But come the winter it is bye-bye vitamin D fix.
You most likely think of Vitamin D as being important for bones.
However, it is also important for guarding against illness AND stopping us from feeling tired and lethargic.
There are three things you can do to up your vitamin D intake:
And finally, to help you in the fight to stop looking so tired all of the time… I’ve got a couple of great tips for things you can buy that will help save your face from looking washed out, crumpled and tired.
Cotton is often the fabric of choice for bedding.
But it’s not great for allowing your face to glide over its surface.
Which means that if you’re a front or side sleeper, you wake up with your face looking ‘slept in’.
The answer is to go for a silk pillowcase.
Don’t worry, that doesn’t mean you have to change your minimalist or Scandi chic bedroom into a boudoir (unless you want to).
John Lewis has some lovely silk pillowcases, I have a couple of these and I would now never have anything other than a silk pillowcase on my pillow. It really does make a difference to how my face looks when I wake up.
I’ve even been known to take a silk pillowcase when we go on holiday.
My favourite
John Lewis The Ultimate Collection Silk Standard Pillowcase
This is the colour - Tea Rose - pillowcases that I have, they look beautiful against our white cotton bedding and silk really does help ensure your face is wrinkle-free after a night's sleep.
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Of course sleeping on your back is the other remedy to ‘pillow-face’.
Having tried to switch to sleeping on my back more times than I care to mention, I know that this is easier said than done.
Ready for your final tip on how to stop looking tired all the time?
Ok, so ‘radiator face’ is a term I’ve made up for that horrible dry feeling you get when you spend hours in a centrally heated building.
Dry indoor air is not a friend of fresh-looking skin.
It can also make your eyes look dry and bloodshot.
Sleeping in dry, radiator heated air is particularly bad for us.
Not only do we need a nice cool room to maintain a good quality of sleep, sleeping in dry air can take moisture from skin and eyes, leaving you waking up looking like death warmed up.
So, first up, switch that heating right down or off at night.
Secondly, invest in a humidifier if you spend hours in centrally heated buildings.
Go for a cool-mist humidifier, because
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12/08/2022 09:54 pm GMT
So there you go, 14 simple ways to stop looking so tired14 easy to do tips on how to stop looking tired all the time.
Tips for simple things you can start doing RIGHT NOW to start looking a bit more fresh-faced.
*Speak to your doctor or health practitioner before taking any new supplement.
Now you’ve looked through my tips to help you stop looking so tired all the time, let’s explore the reasons why you might look so tired.
Because it’s really helpful to understand the reasons why you might look tired and washed out all the time, in order to make the changes that really count.
Now, alongside giving you the great tips above, I thought it might we well worth sharing with you a few thoughts and facts on the things that can make you look tired.
There are many things, besides a lack of sleep, that can make you look tired. It can be particularly hard when you find yourself asking why you always look tired when you’re not actually tired or deprived of sleep!!
The reality is that there are lots of everyday stressors that can make us look more tired than we actually are.
Some of them are actually super easy to deal with if you know how. Some, like stress and anxiety, can take longer to address.
There is a very clear correlation between how we feel and how we look.
So if you do look in the mirror and wonder why you are looking so tired, it is worth taking a step back and seeing where you’re at in life.
Then you can start to address the issues and start to like what you see in the mirror again.
Then take a look at a list of some of the simple changes you can make to stop yourself looking tired all the time.
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February 13, 2021 Life
A very real diagnosis that can seriously spoil your life.
In 2013, a two-minute video of Bitchy Resting Face appeared on YouTube. The video instantly became popular, scored almost eight million views and three thousand comments. The heroines of the video raise the problem of the “bitchy face” and tell how it ruins their lives.
“I don’t want to hit you,” says one of the victims of the syndrome. “It’s just my face.”
This problem existed before, but after the video they started talking about it seriously. The essence of the syndrome is that the face of its owner in a relaxed state looks angry and unfriendly, although the person does not actually experience these emotions. Due to certain features of appearance, facial expressions can express both discontent, contempt and anger, as well as ridicule, irritation or sadness.
People with bitchy face syndrome come across as a snob, a serial killer, or an evil high school math student.
As a result, strangers often prematurely conclude that it is better not to approach this person, and friends repeatedly pester with the question: “Are you okay?” The most famous victims of the syndrome are Anna Kendrick, Kristen Stewart, Victoria Beckham, Queen Elizabeth and Kanye West.
Neuroscientists conducted an experiment during which they scanned more than 10,000 images of human faces using a special program.
And we came to the conclusion that a person is never 100% neutral. Normal score - 97% neutral and 3% other emotes. However, “bitchy” individuals have a lower level of neutrality: it is only 94%. And the percentage of emotions, respectively, is higher - as much as 6%. And the predominant among them is contempt.
The expression of negative emotions in a calm state is a consequence of the peculiarities of the facial muscles. Here are the main ones:
| Features of the face | What emotions can express |
| Downturned corners of the mouth head of the online school of natural rejuvenation "The result is obvious" Spasmodic facial muscles and slowing down of blood and lymph flow are most often to blame. Another reason is a violation of posture, in which the entire muscular sheet of the face is displaced. The clarity of the oval is lost, ptosis, swelling appear, the corners of the lips creep down, and the nasolabial folds become deeper. In addition, the outward signs of angry face syndrome can also be a consequence of poor vision: a person squints all the time, straining his facial muscles, and over time this becomes a habit. Why women are the main victims of the syndromeResearch has shown that bitchy face syndrome is characteristic of both men and women. This is a general problem not related to gender differences. Any person, regardless of gender, can have lowered corners of the mouth, furrowed eyebrows and an insufficiently open look, but the paradox is that men do not suffer from the bitchy face syndrome. Scientists explain this by the fact that the phenomenon is connected not with physiology, but with social norms. For men, a serious, stern or even angry face is in the order of things. In the mass consciousness, it is associated with strength, intelligence, determination and sexuality.
Women with a serious or stern face are often accused of arrogance. Much has changed since then, but the social attitude has remained. Women with insufficiently affable appearance still suffer from gender stereotypes. They can easily be called bitches because of an unfriendly expression on their faces, they can be denied employment or dismiss a lot of gossip behind their backs. Art project by American artist Tatyana Fazlalizade Stop telling women to smile, edition.cnn.comHow the syndrome ruins life People judge others by their appearance. And no matter how hard we try to change it, the first impression is formed in one tenth of a second - faster than a person has time to realize something.
Based on all of this, a person with bitchy face syndrome will almost always make a bad first impression. Others may think that he is an arrogant snob and despises everyone, although in reality everything is not at all like that. This can be a hindrance at a party, as well as when applying for a job or at a business meeting. It has been proven that people with an attractive appearance are more successful and earn 10-12% more. How to recognize the syndrome in yourselfCheck your appearance using the FaceReader program. In the picture, the face should be full face and in a relaxed, calm state. The higher the quality of the photo, the more accurate the result. A significant disadvantage of the program is that it does not give the ratio of emotions as a percentage, so it is impossible to say for sure whether you have a syndrome. But if contempt (contempt) is present or prevails among emotions, then there is a possibility that you still have it. Here are the results of Lifehacker employees: 1 / 0 The face of Lifehacker host Irina Rogava is neutral, but expresses surprise, fear, disgust and contempt 2 / 0 The face of our videographer Olesya Shishko is neutral, but the predominant emotion is happiness 3 / 0 The face of the author Liza Platonova in a calm state expresses surprise, anger and contempt. How to live with bitchy face syndromeDo a facial massageIt is not able to remove wrinkles and rejuvenate. But the effect is still there: the procedure helps to tighten the oval, cope with tight muscles and relax them. In addition, the face after the massage looks fresher and rested. Massage can be done by a beautician or by yourself. To do this, there are many special devices that greatly simplify the process. Important: to get the result, massage must be done regularly. Work on facial expressions You can be yourself in the company of friends and relatives, but if you want to make a good impression in public, you have to control emotions. For example, you want to look more friendly during communication: try to smile slightly, slightly straining and lifting your cheeks. The corners of the lips will automatically rise. Such a half-smile looks natural and does not cause rejection among others. Sometimes a contemptuous expression arises from an insufficiently open look: it seems that a person looks at everyone arrogantly. In such a situation, you need to try to open your eyes a little wider: the look will become more open and not so depressed. Refine your face with make-up
Consult a beauticianBitch face syndrome manifestations can be removed with the help of cosmetics: facial wrinkles on the forehead and bridge of the nose can be smoothed out with Botox, the corners of the lips can be lifted with it, and the nasolabial folds can be filled with a filler based on hyaluronic acid. But this is an extreme measure. Perhaps, for a start, it is worth working on self-esteem, and not injecting. Don't take the problem too seriouslyThe syndrome was first talked about in the West, where a smile is a sign of politeness and an integral part of etiquette. People look welcoming and friendly, because it is customary: this is a way to show your disposition to the interlocutor. And if a person does not smile, he violates social norms. And the arrogance and contempt on the face and does raise questions. In Russia, things are different: we don't usually smile for the sake of politeness, and the insincere smile of a stranger is alarming.
To smile, you need a reason: a good mood, a pleasant companion or a funny joke. It's just not customary to do it. So it's possible that you just made up the problem and you're fine. And if you do not notice the consequences of bitchy face syndrome in your life, forget about it and do not look for unnecessary reasons for suffering. Read also 😊
How to look beautiful without makeup: tips and tricks You don't have to spend time on makeup - you can look great without it! If you follow simple rules. Daria Korolkova Tags: the beauty Skin care Massage Hair color scrubs Skillfully applied make-up helps hide skin imperfections and emphasize facial features. This is what women have been doing for centuries and millennia. But what if you learn how to look beautiful without makeup? Take proper care of your skin, hair and choose your wardrobe wisely. Our advice will help you not to be afraid to take a step without cosmetic tricks and expensive things. We propose to take into account the nuances, the work on which will make you attractive at any time of the day.
1. Make eyebrows Eyebrows must be of the correct shape, suitable for your face shape and eye shape, and also dyed in the salon with permanent paint.
2. Choose clothes in the right shadeIf you choose the color of your clothes wisely, you can easily make your face look fresher, your skin tone healthy, and your overall look rested. Accordingly, you can look beautiful even without applying makeup. The recommendations are simple:
3. Watch your hairScruffy hair makes any look look messy. How beautiful you can look without makeup and without styling at the same time! Do not allow the formation of a shapeless shock on your head. Trim split ends regularly, wash your hair more often (more precisely, as needed), do not let your hair fluff and become electrified. In conclusion, choose a trendy haircut that will save you time on styling.
4. Take care of your skinHow to look beautiful without makeup? Healthy, smooth and clear skin does not need to be masked with foundation! Be sure to wash your face with a special cleanser in the morning and evening, and then apply a cream or lotion that suits your skin type. Proper cleansing of the skin is half the success!
5. Remove excess Use a white clay mask at least once a week to unclog your pores, making them smaller and less visible. If your skin is not too thin and sensitive, perform another ritual once a week. This is a delicate peeling based on acids, which will renew the top layer of the skin and make its relief more even, and the complexion more healthy. With this approach, it is quite possible to be beautiful without makeup!
6. Solve specific problemsThere are girls who find it easier to mask their shortcomings than to overcome them. They cannot imagine their life without makeup, because they believe that only with it they can look beautiful. But no skin problem should be left unattended. Apply products with salicylic acid on pimples, soothe redness with products with natural oils, fight peeling, moisturizing and protecting the skin. "Self-pass" is not a method!
7. Wear sunscreen We don't mind freckles, but age spots, dryness, and premature aging are unlikely to contribute to attractiveness. All these consequences come from the love of sunbathing. It's one thing to strive to look beautiful without makeup, it's another thing to hope that a tan will hide any flaws and make you irresistible. In winter, spring, summer and autumn, before a walk or on working days, on a cloudy rainy day or a sunny morning... In general, always and again always your skin should be protected from ultraviolet radiation. Korean women, for example, do not leave the house without an umbrella at all!
8. Sleep wellTrite, but it works! Skin looks healthy if you sleep at least 7 hours a day. The optimal sleep schedule for her is 8-9 hours between 23-00 and 9-00. Sleep more and learn how to look beautiful without makeup.
9. Drink water Also a bit of advice.
10. Curl or grow lashesNo mascara will make your lashes open, long, and expressive look like a curler or (even better) eyelash extensions do this task. You can do without daily makeup and be beautiful at the same time. Natural, thin, silky and fluffy eyelashes make your eyes look bigger, look deeper, and the image as a whole is more interesting!
11. Take care of your lipsUse a lip scrub or gommage regularly to get rid of flaking. Moisturize them with balms and oils and be sure to lubricate them with a protective agent before going outside. Once you start following these simple steps, you will learn how to look beautiful without lip makeup. Soft and seductive, they don't need lipstick!
12. Whiten your teeth Your smile will make you more attractive than any decorative cosmetics! Of course, if your teeth are healthy, they have white enamel and no plaque. Without these conditions, it is problematic to look good, no matter how hard you try to compensate for the shortcomings with skillful makeup. If you are embarrassed by going to the dentist or you have sensitive teeth that are not suitable for clinical whitening methods, try the most effective toothpastes or home methods - they work great too!
13. Add some colorIf you can't do without makeup at all, but want to reduce it and still look beautiful, try this trick. A light (very, very light!) tan immediately makes the skin look healthier. Use a bronzer, just don't forget to carefully follow the instructions, apply the product not only on the face, but also on the neck, décolleté and ears - the result will please you!
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And it's all about gender stereotypes. There is a social construct in society: "A woman should be gentle." It developed in previous centuries, when a girl in society was assigned the role of a housewife and a “good wife”. She did not have financial independence and equality with men, and the smile on her face was a manifestation of humility. 
At the same time, the brain has stable reactions to certain facial features: 
The tone will gather in the folds, emphasizing them. 
We begin to think that he is a sycophant or a swindler. 
With such well-groomed curves, you will be able to be beautiful without makeup. They will transform the face and will not constantly require a pencil or mascara. Just comb them with a brush and you're done! 
But looking good without drinking enough fluids, with or without makeup, is simply impossible. No moisturizer will restore your skin to smoothness, firmness and radiance. 
