Another beauty trick I swear by is adding lightness to the face using highlighting pens. Simply take a highlighting pen (I love Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Concealer) and, keeping your eyes on the mirror, lower your chin. Take the pen and swipe it on all the dark lines on your face. These are usually along the nose and right under the corners of your mouth. Lift your face up and apply a couple swipes over each brow. Blend the color in with the pad of your fingers. The illuminator will literally "lift" your face.
Step back and look at your appearance. You should look more refreshed and awake. I give more instruction on this in How to Use Illuminating Makeup.
