Sara’s 3-Step Routine for Tired Eyes

“Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes.” — Sophia Loren

You ever woken up in the morning thinking you got a great night’s sleep, wandered to the mirror, and wondered why you still look so tired? You are not alone.

That was exactly Sara’s experience. She saw dark circles, under-eye bags, and a generally tired appearance. Her solution was to reach for more makeup in the morning. If she couldn’t sleep it off, she’d figure out a way to cover it up. Voila! Bright and refreshed! But that’s not what happened.

The more makeup she applied, the more attention she drew to her tired eyes. Concealer settled into fine lines, coverage was cakey, and the makeup she was using drew attention to her bags instead of covering them up.

Eventually, Sara realized she was spending all her time trying to cover up the appearance of tired eyes without giving the delicate skin around her eyes much attention. So she did something different.

Instead of starting with makeup, Sara created a simple three-step routine focused on caring for her under-eye area first and using makeup as the finishing touch.

Step 1: Give Your Under-Eyes Some Attention at Night

Sara’s new routine starts before bed. Nighttime is a natural opportunity to give this area a little extra care, and making eye care part of her nighttime routine means she isn’t waiting until she wakes up looking tired to think about her under-eyes.

“Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes.” — Sophia Loren

You ever woken up in the morning thinking you got a great night’s sleep, wandered to the mirror, and wondered why you still look so tired? You are not alone.

Instead of starting with makeup, Sara created a simple three-step routine focused on caring for her under-eye area first and using makeup as the finishing touch.

Step 1: Give Your Under-Eyes Some Attention at Night

“Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes.” — Sophia Loren

You ever woken up in the morning thinking you got a great night’s sleep, wandered to the mirror, and wondered why you still look so tired? You are not alone.

Instead of starting with makeup, Sara created a simple three-step routine focused on caring for her under-eye area first and using makeup as the finishing touch.

Step 1: Give Your Under-Eyes Some Attention at Night

After cleansing her face, she applies Vibriance Eye Renewal Serum to the delicate skin around her eyes.

The serum helps the area feel hydrated and cared for before she heads to bed, while regular use supports smoother, more refreshed-looking under-eyes over time.

And consistency is really the key here. Think about all those mornings when you suddenly notice your eyes look tired and start searching for something to fix them.

Sara’s routine takes a different approach. Instead of treating eye care like an emergency response to a late night, stressful week, or less-than-flattering morning mirror, she simply makes it part of what she does every evening.

One more thing: be gentle. The skin around your eyes is delicate, so this isn’t the place for rubbing, tugging, or pulling. Apply your serum with a light touch and let it do its thing.

Nighttime is a natural opportunity to give this area a little extra care.

Making eye care part of her nighttime routine means she isn’t waiting until she wakes up looking tired to think about her under-eyes.

After cleansing her face, she applies Vibriance Eye Renewal Serum to the delicate skin around her eyes.

The serum helps the area feel hydrated and cared for before she heads to bed.

With regular use, it also supports smoother, more refreshed-looking under-eyes over time. Consistency is really the key here.

Think about all those mornings when you suddenly notice your eyes look tired and start searching for something to fix them. Sara’s routine takes a different approach.

Instead of treating eye care like an emergency response to a late night, stressful week, or less-than-flattering morning mirror, she simply makes it part of what she does every evening.

One more thing: be gentle. The skin around your eyes is delicate, so this isn’t the place for rubbing, tugging, or pulling. Apply your serum with a light touch and let it do its thing.

Nighttime is a natural opportunity to give this area a little extra care.

Making eye care part of her nighttime routine means she isn’t waiting until she wakes up looking tired to think about her under-eyes.

Step 2: Eye Exercises

Even with a good nighttime routine, mornings can be mornings. Maybe you stayed up late, slept poorly, or woke up with under-eyes that look dry or puffy.

Sara’s second step starts with another application of Vibriance Eye Renewal Serum. This time, though, she adds a gentle eye exercise while the serum is still on her skin.

Having that layer of serum there keeps the area feeling moisturized while she does the movements.

This isn’t about pulling, stretching, or aggressively massaging the skin around your eyes.

Keep the movements soft and controlled. You’re working with one of the most delicate areas of your face, so more pressure isn’t better.

It only takes a little extra time, and because Sara is already applying her eye serum in the morning, the exercise fits naturally into the routine rather than feeling like one more thing she has to remember.

It’s a simple way to give tired-looking eyes a little attention before reaching for the makeup bag.

After cleansing her face, she applies Vibriance Eye Renewal Serum to the delicate skin around her eyes.

The serum helps the area feel hydrated and cared for before she heads to bed, while regular use supports smoother, more refreshed-looking under-eyes over time. And consistency is really the key here.

The formula responds beautifully to both methods, making it easy to adjust based on her mood or the time she has.

Once those areas are blended, she switches to a larger brush for sheer, all-over coverage, lightly swirling the product across her face.

If she’s in a hurry, she simply uses her fingers again, smoothing the product where needed and letting the warmth of her hands help it melt into the skin. The finish looks natural—not made-up.

The lightweight formula feels comfortable and breathable, and the creamy texture glides on smoothly without settling into fine lines or drying out her skin. Instead of masking her complexion, it simply evens things out and lets her beauty shine through.

Step 2: Eye Exercises

Even with a good nighttime routine, mornings can be mornings. Maybe you stayed up late, slept poorly, or woke up with under-eyes that look dry or puffy.

Sara’s second step starts with another application of Vibriance Eye Renewal Serum. This time, though, she adds a gentle eye exercise while the serum is still on her skin.

Having that layer of serum there keeps the area feeling moisturized while she does the movements.

This isn’t about pulling, stretching, or aggressively massaging the skin around your eyes. Keep the movements soft and controlled. You’re working with one of the most delicate areas of your face, so more pressure isn’t better.

It’s a simple way to give tired-looking eyes a little attention before reaching for the makeup bag.

Step 2: Eye Exercises

Even with a good nighttime routine, mornings can be mornings.

Maybe you stayed up late, slept poorly, or woke up with under-eyes that look dry or puffy.

Step 3: Use Less Makeup, Not More

Now we’re back to the place where Sara started: makeup. Except this time, she isn’t asking for makeup to do all the work.

After finishing her eye exercise, Sara gives any remaining Eye Renewal Serum a moment to absorb.

Then she applies Vibriance Complexion Stick lightly under her eyes, focusing only on the places where she wants a little coverage.

And when we say lightly, we mean it. Remember, piling on more makeup was part of Sara’s original problem.

Too much coverage was settling into fine lines and leaving the area looking cakey.

Once she started caring for her under-eye area first, she could take a much lighter approach to covering what was left.

Vibriance Complexion Stick is a 3-in-1 concealer, contour, and foundation, so you have options.

You can use it under your eyes and continue with the rest of your makeup routine, or you can keep things simple and wear it alone as a concealer for a more natural look.

Either way, start with a small amount. You can always add a little more where you need it.

Prepping the skin first can also help your coverage go on more smoothly and look more natural.

Instead of trying to bury tired-looking eyes beneath layers of makeup, you’re adding just enough coverage to finish the job.

Care First, Cover Second

Sara didn’t give up makeup. She just stopped expecting it to solve everything. Her new routine starts with caring for the skin around her eyes at night.

In the morning, she adds another application of Eye Renewal Serum and a gentle eye exercise.

Then, once her skin is prepped, she reaches for her Vibriance Complexion Stick and uses just enough coverage to get the look she wants. Three steps. Two products.

And no need to keep piling on makeup hoping the next layer will finally make those tired-looking eyes disappear.

Because sometimes the answer isn’t more coverage. It’s a little more care for what’s underneath. Cheers to Positive Aging!

Sara’s second step starts with another application of Vibriance Eye Renewal Serum. This time, though, she adds a gentle eye exercise while the serum is still on her skin.

Having that layer of serum there keeps the area feeling moisturized while she does the movements.

It’s a simple way to give tired-looking eyes a little attention before reaching for the makeup bag.

Step 3: Use Less Makeup, Not More

Now we’re back to the place where Sara started: makeup. Except this time, she isn’t asking for makeup to do all the work.

After finishing her eye exercise, Sara gives any remaining Eye Renewal Serum a moment to absorb. Then she applies

Vibriance Complexion Stick lightly under her eyes, focusing only on the places where she wants a little coverage.

And when we say lightly, we mean it. Remember, piling on more makeup was part of Sara’s original problem. Too much coverage was settling into fine lines and leaving the area looking cakey.

Once she started caring for her under-eye area first, she could take a much lighter approach to covering what was left. Vibriance Complexion Stick is a 3-in-1 concealer, contour, and foundation, so you have options. You can use it under your eyes and continue with the rest of your makeup routine, or you can keep things simple and wear it alone as a concealer for a more natural look.

Either way, start with a small amount. You can always add a little more where you need it. Prepping the skin first can also help your coverage go on more smoothly and look more natural. Instead of trying to bury tired-looking eyes beneath layers of makeup, you’re adding just enough coverage to finish the job.

Care First, Cover Second

Sara didn’t give up makeup. She just stopped expecting it to solve everything. Her new routine starts with caring for the skin around her eyes at night.

In the morning, she adds another application of Eye Renewal Serum and a gentle eye exercise.

Then, once her skin is prepped, she reaches for her Vibriance Complexion Stick and uses just enough coverage to get the look she wants. Three steps. Two products.

And no need to keep piling on makeup hoping the next layer will finally make those tired-looking eyes disappear. Because sometimes the answer isn’t more coverage. It’s a little more care for what’s underneath. Cheers to Positive Aging!

Step 3: Use Less Makeup

Now we’re back to the place where Sara started: makeup. Except this time, she isn’t asking for makeup to do all the work.

After her eye exercise, Sara lets the remaining Eye Renewal Serum absorb.

Then she applies Vibriance Complexion Stick lightly under her eyes, focusing only on the places where she wants a little coverage.

And when we say lightly, we mean it. Remember, piling on more makeup was part of Sara’s original problem. Too much coverage was settling into fine lines and leaving the area looking cakey.

You can use it under your eyes and continue with the rest of your makeup routine, or you can keep things simple and wear it alone as a concealer for a more natural look. Either way, start with a small amount. You can always add a little more where you need it.

Prepping the skin first can also help your coverage go on more smoothly and look more natural. Instead of trying to bury tired-looking eyes beneath layers of makeup, you’re adding just enough coverage to finish the job.

Care First, Cover Second

Sara didn’t give up makeup. She just stopped expecting it to solve everything.

Her new routine starts with caring for the skin around her eyes at night.

In the morning, she adds another application of Eye Renewal Serum and a gentle eye exercise.

Then, once her skin is prepped, she reaches for her Vibriance Complexion Stick and uses just enough coverage to get the look she wants. Three steps. Two products.