Beauty Products to Make You Look Awake

Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum

This serum delivers instant radiance, thanks to vitamin C and light-reflecting pigments that make skin look awake even before makeup. It smooths dullness and uneven tone (i.e. the biggest giveaways of exhaustion), and the texture sinks in quickly without pilling under makeup. Use it daily and you’ll notice your skin looks brighter over time.

Magic Vanish Color Corrector

A peach-toned corrector neutralizes dark circles immediately, and this one is surprisingly pigmented so you only need a tiny amount to cancel out shadows. Once blended, your concealer glides on smoother and stays brighter throughout the day.

FlashPatch Eye Gels

These patches revive puffy or creased undereyes in five minutes. They hydrate deeply without feeling slippery, so you can wear them while getting ready or answering emails. The cooling effect wakes you up instantly (pro tip: pop them in the fridge first) and helps concealer apply more evenly afterward.

Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Drops

This hybrid highlighter-serum gives skin a natural radiance without tacky-looking shimmer or glitter. The lightweight texture layers beautifully over skincare and under makeup, and one pump is enough for an all-over brightening effect.

Soft Pinch Liquid Blush (Joy or Happy)

A little blush goes a long way in creating an awake look, and Rare Beauty’s formula is the best for tired mornings. One tap gives a natural flush that makes you look instantly refreshed. We recommend Joy (coral) and Happy (cool pink), which are universally flattering bright shades that lift the entire face.

Bright Start Retinol Alternative Eye Cream

This eye cream depuffs, brightens, and hydrates the area without being too heavy for daytime. The cooling ceramic tip boosts circulation and the formula is gentle but effective, making concealer crease less throughout the day. It’s the perfect prep step if you wake up puffy or dry.

The Kissu Lip Mask

Cracked lips can make your whole face look fatigued, and this mask plumps and smooths them immediately. The gel-balm texture feels silky and melts in without leaving a goopy finish. Wear it before lipstick or gloss, or just on its own.

Glowy Super Gel

This lightweight gel is the secret to looking alive in under 10 seconds. It adds a soft, healthy sheen to the skin, but is still subtle enough to use all over the face. Wear it alone on no-makeup days or mixed with foundation for extra glow.

Jet Lag Mask

A team favorite for a reason, this multitasker restores moisture, plumps fine lines, and makes makeup apply like a dream afterward. You can use it as a full mask, a quick hydrating layer, or even as an overnight treatment.