8 Ways to Keep All Eyes on You When Wearing a Mask

Just because you’re showing half your face doesn’t mean you can’t double your beauty fun.
8 Ways to Keep All Eyes on You When Wearing a Mask
When life hands you a protective face covering, capitalize on the surface area that’s still visible with mascara, mesmerizing shadows, and more. Here, our favorite ways to take lids and lashes to new levels, soothe eye strain after an endless string of Zoom meetings, and erase visible signs of pandemic-induced stress—stat.

Zelens Active Concealer

There’s still no shortage of things to keep you up at night in 2021. Fake a full eight hours with this creamy concealer that camouflages dark circles while caring for delicate skin. Every click of this ultra-sleek pen is spiked with green tea polyphenols, peptides, hyaluronic acid, algae extract, caffeine, and diamond microspheres to boost circulation, plump fine lines, and instantly illuminate under eyes without creasing or caking.

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Ilia Liquid Powder Chromatic Eye Tint

Whether you want a subtle wash of pigment or a major metallic eye, this clean and crease-proof shadow delivers. The liquid formula glides effortlessly over lids but locks in place like a powder. Blend it with your fingertips for a diffused effect or layer to build bold, look-at-me color.

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Noto Hydra Highlighter Stick

Never dull your shine—not even during a global pandemic. Radiate positivity with this universal stick that can be used anywhere for a quick hit of shimmer. We recommend swiping this silky balm laced with calming lavender oil along brow bones, temples, and the inner corners of eyes for a glossy glow. 

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Ilia Limitless Lash Mascara in After Midnight

Lash out with this 99% natural mascara made with a weightless blend of organic waxes, shea butter, and keratin. Use the shorter bristles on the dual-sided brush to maximize volume and create curl. Then, comb through lashes with the longer bristles to lift, lengthen, and separate sans clumps.

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Save (Ur Pretty) Face Blue Light Blocking IRL Filter

Now more than ever, our phones have become our lifelines to the outside world. Nonstop scrolling, texting, and FaceTiming, however, exposes skin and eyes to high levels of blue HEV light. This tempered glass screen protector helps block blue light and minimize its damaging effects, which can range from eye strain to age spots.

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Grown Alchemist Detox Eye-Makeup Remover

When you’re done turning heads at the grocery store with your eye-catching lid looks, come clean with this dual-activated formula that whisks away waterproof mascara and makeup without causing irritation or leaving an oily residue in its wake. It also contains chamomile extract and avocado oil to soothe and hydrate delicate skin.

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ZIIP Device with Golden Conductive Gel

This high-tech device has earned its place atop the vanities of A-listers and editors—and for good reason. Developed by skin whisperer Melanie Simon, it uses nano currents and micro currents to increase collagen and elastin, boost circulation, and even reduce breakouts. We especially enjoy the four-minute vital eyes treatment designed to decrease puffiness and smooth crow’s feet.

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Saya Eye Cream

Made with powerful Australian botanicals like Illawarra Flame Tree and Crown of Gold extracts, this plant-based eye cream wraps skin with soothing moisture. Use this nourishing formula rich in essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and hyaluronic acid overnight to wake up looking refreshed.

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Written by Amber Kallor

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