9 Easy Makeup Tricks to Look More Awake

A simple way to make your eyes look larger and brighter is to line your lower waterline with a beige-hued pencil. This technique makes the whites of your eyes appear brighter and opens up the eye area. Avoid pure white, which can look doll- or clown-like and is quite harsh. NYX's Wonder Pencil ($4) is ideal for this and comes in several shades that work for any skin tone.