Check out these incredible 7+ eye makeup hacks

Some days, there's just no denying that you're overworked. Dark circles and tired eyes are one thing many people have in common, but they don't have to just live with them.
The best tricks have one thing in common: They fake the look of being well-rested. From lining to neutralizing to concealing, lots of ways exist to make it look like you're wide awake and ready to go.
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Try a nontraditional form of color correction
This one's a little out there, but if you're dealing with dark under eye circles, then anything's worth trying at least once. The key is putting the right amount of concealer over the lipstick. Get the full tutorial here.
Add a baby cat eye
If your eyes look closed off and tired, try adding a small cat flick at the end with either liner or shadow. The elongated shape creates dimension and makes the eye look more open. Get the full tutorial here.
Draw a hashtag for a quick smoky eye
This technique for creating the smoky eye look is definitely going viral, but is it a hack or whack? We put this particular trick to the test in this video. You might be surprised by the results.
Line your lower waterline in white or nude
Lining your eyes with dark liner can make them not only look smaller but more tired. If you didn't get 40 winks, sweep a white or nude liner along your lower waterline. Your eyes will instantly look brighter. Get the full tutorial here.
Apply concealer at the lower edge of eye bags
If you have bags under your eyes, you want to eliminate the shadow that the bag creates. Get the full tutorial here.
Add a pop of brightness to the inner corner
Sparkly shadow always catches the light, so try putting a little shimmery shadow or liquid highlighter on the inner corner of each eye. Be sure to blend it out. Harsh edges detract from the eye-opening result. Get the full tutorial here.
Use tape when using eyeliner
Use Scotch tape as a stencil when applying eye makeup to get a clean line, especially when putting on liquid eyeliner. Get the full tutorial here.
Apply concealer in a triangle shape
The following video compares two ways of applying concealer to the face. Can you spot the difference? Get the full tutorial here.
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