15 Products You Need Right Now So Your Co-Workers Will Never Say "You Look Tired" Again

Because that trick Rebecca in Accounts Payable always mentions it. Always.

I feel like I've been exhausted since I was 21. I honestly can't remember the last time I've had 8 hours of sleep. (I'm also pretty sure that's not a thing.)

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Sometimes, I spend my entire day feeling like a zombie. It feels as if I died overnight from exhaustion, but my brain hasn't told my body, which is why it still gets up, gets ready, and shows up to work.

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Since I can't start coming into work at noon (and trust me, I've tried), there are a few products I rely on when I've stayed up too late reading Foreign Policy magazine. Ugh. Fine. I watch a lot of Chopped marathons. Leave me alone.

Once it starts getting late, I reach for an overnight mask.

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When you don't get enough sleep, your skin's natural repairing process slows down. Your cells don't regenerate as fast, your pH levels drops, your skin becomes imbalanced, and the moisture levels in your skin decrease, causing your face to look dry and aged. The Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask makes your skin feel replenished and refreshed!

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And the Fresh Black Tea Firming Overnight Mask brings back the elasticity and suppleness your tired skin has lost (plus, it has PEPTIDES which has been a beauty buzzword lately.)

To fully wake myself up, I reach for a face wash that gives me a little energy.

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When your body enters a deep sleep, your skin releases a growth hormone that releases collagen and helps with skin cell reproduction. When it doesn't get enough sleep, your body releases the stress hormone cortisol. This hormone causes acne, wrinkles, and lines because it breaks down collagen and increases inflammation. Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energized Foaming Mask energizes your skin to give you a youthful, glowing complexion.

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The Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Cleanser has been a favorite of mine for a long time. The little beads are packed with energy and vitamins and the citrus-y smell helps wake me up and purify my skin.

Not getting enough sleep wrecks havoc on your eye area as well. It's the #1 way to know if I've been up late-my eyes get red, puffy, strained, and deep, dark circles form immediately. Oh yes- all super hot stuff.

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Lack of a good night's sleep cause blood vessels to dilate, and with thin skin (such as the skin found under your eyes), dark tints become visible. It can also cause fluid to pool underneath your eyes, causing bags and swelling. In more serious cases, it can cause eye spasms and popped eye vessels.

Hydrogel eye masks are my absolute fave to combat raccoon eyes.

In case you've been wondering what the difference is between regular masks and beauty buzzword "hydrogel" masks: Masks come in many different forms (like holy crap, there's a lot), but sheet masks usually come in three forms: non-woven fabric, cotton, and hydrogel. Non-woven fabrics feel like paper and have the lowest level of absorption, but they're pretty cheap. Cotton masks have some difficulty adhering to the skin which causes gaps, and the serum in the mask tends to evaporate quickly. However, they stay moist a lot longer than non-woven fabrics and are also fairly inexpensive. Hydrogel masks blend the mask's serum with gelatin, making it cool and thin to the touch. It's base is a material that's used for treating burn victims, and it gives you a much higher absorbency rate by sealing the serum into your skin.

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The Boscia Sake Brightening Hydrogel Eye Masks are on almost every list for top eye masks. They come in 2 pieces so they can form around your face and the sake brightens the skin, improves firmness, and fights loss of elasticity. The Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber De-Tox Hydra-Gel Eye Patches contain cucumber extract, which refreshes and wakes up tired eyes. Another main ingredient, hydrolyzed collagen, delivers extreme moisture to plump up the eye area, getting rid of those puffy lids.

After using an eye mask, I use an eye serum. Like I mentioned, I'm super conscious about my eyes because they go from 0 to 100, real quick. (Are people still saying this? I feel old.)

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So I know that this is definitely a treat yo self product, but The La Mer Lifting Eye Serum is phenomenal and one of my favorites. It comes with an applicator that you use to massage and lift your eye area, and I swear to you, it works immediately and you see instant results. It is my go-to when I need my eyes to remain, well, open. Dr. Dennis Gross Ferulic + Retinol Triple Correction Eye Serum is one of the best when you need help with just like, everyyyythaaaang. This combats fine lines and wrinkles, as well as improving skin tone and texture. And more beauty buzz words! Ferulic Acid! Retinol! Yay!

Not sure if you've heard of Rohto Cooling Eye Drops, but it's the business.

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When you don't get enough sleep, you deprive your eyes from their much needed fluid circulation. This fluid circulation cleans your eyeballs (ew...eyeballs.) and refreshes them, and without it, your eyes become dry, itchy, and red. I discovered these drops years ago when my brother would think that using them would prove that he wasn't smoking weed because no red eyes! (Note: these drops do not get rid of weed smell.) Use Rohto Drops to have instant white eyes, but on a real note, don't make this a habit. They totally burn when you use them (or ahem, cool) and your eyes still need actual sleep to fight infections and stay healthy.

Not all moisturizers are created equal.

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Using a moisturizer should be an important part of our daily routine, but especially essential when trying to look alive, youthful, and vibrant. Literally EVERYTHING is trying to ruin your skin: your make up, hot showers, what you eat, what you don't eat, your sheets, stress, the sun, the weather, air pollution. Moisturizer gives your skin a barrier and puts the moisture that this cruel world is trying to take from you, back into your skin. A good moisturizer, however, can do so much more. Origins GinZing Energy Boosting Moisturizer uses ginseng and coffee bean to jumpstart your skin and your day by giving you a healthy glow. It's oil free and super affordable. Philosophy's Hope In a Jar is my best friend's favorite and perfect if you need a little exfoliant. It contains lactic acid to help remove dead skin cells and gives you the smoother skin you've been wanting. La Mer Creme de la Mer is the blueprint for all moisturizers. It immerses even the driest skin in moisture and reduces the look of fine line, wrinkles, and pores and is a favorite of Kim Kardashian, Chrissy Teigan, and Jennifer Lopez. YOU GUYS. JENNIFER LOPEZ.

And a little concealer never hurt nobody.

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I don't always like having a full face of make-up (and I don't always have the time) so most days, I just throw some concealer and mascara on and run out the door. Sleep deprivation has been linked to an increase in insulin resistance and stress, which causes the body to produce more cortisol, which causes the skin to secrete more sebum. What does it all mean? That a lack of sleep can cause acne and make existing acne worst. The Anastasia Beverly Hills Concealer is a full coverage concealer that's especially good for blemishes and redness. It hydrates and doesn't cake up, and can even be worn all over as a foundation! The Tarte Colored Clay CC Undereye Corrector works best for covering up dark circles and discoloration. It is made with light diffusing particles which brighten the skin, and the color correcting clay offsets the darkness. Although you can wear it on its own, sometimes I put Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer on top. It hydrates, hides dark circles and redness, and strengthens the thin skin under the eyes so it can retain moisture. It also comes in a wide rage of colors so no matter what time of year, I can find a great match.