But water may give you a boost from the outside, too. The moment you wake up you generally know if it’s going to be one of those extra-tired days. Begin your day with a refreshing splash of cold water. Cold water can help reduce swelling to relieve puffy, under-eye bags that can steal some of the life from your eyes.

Along those same lines, another natural way to decrease the swelling that causes puffy eyes is to place a slice of cold cucumber over each eye for about 5 minutes. Some claim the astringent properties of cucumbers help reduce under-eye swelling, but it’s the cold temperature of the cucumber that’s responsible. Just make sure these slices go in the garbage and not in your salad!

Your breakfast can also help improve your appearance. Coffee isn’t the only way to be more alert and awake in the morning; if you eat a balanced breakfast your food can help energize your look as well. Go for a balanced, healthy meal that doesn’t emphasize on heavy carbs or too much caffeine. Fresh fruits provide natural sugars and vitamins that provide energy, and lean proteins like egg white omelets with spinach and low-fat cheese provide nutrient-rich fuel to burn for the day.{relatedarticles}

Wake Up with Makeup!

When it’s time to apply your makeup for the day, there are several tricks to perk up your face. Let’s go back to dark circles for a moment. If you wake up with under-eye bags, break out the concealer. Go with a concealer that matches your natural skin tone and use sparingly - only where it’s needed.