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4. BRIGHTEN YOUR EYES WITH CONCEALER. Sorry to spoil the fun, but all the dark, smoky eye makeup and mascara in the world won’t wake up tired eyes and lids that are crepey, saggy or hooded.

They won’t help puffy lids and bags or dark circles, either. What will help is the right concealer, one with hyaluronic acid for a moisture boost and caffeine to deflate puffiness — like

L’ORÉAL PARIS TRUE MATCH RADIANT SERUM CONCEALER WITH HYALURONIC ACID AND CAFFEINE ($18, cvs.com) or KOSAS REVEALER SUPER CREAMY + BRIGHTENING CONCEALER WITH CAFFEINE AND HYALURONIC ACID

($32, sephora.com). The real secret to these new concealers is their light-reflecting creamy texture that looks authentic and doesn’t dry out or settle in lines. Start at the inner corner,

right up against the nose where dark discolorations start, then swing into the “tear trough” groove and out in a wide crescent beneath the eyes before blending. P.S.: When you’re looking

fatigued, pair concealer with minimal makeup on the eyes — softer, lighter cream shadows, brown mascara and liner (not black) applied close to the lash line. You’ll see bright eyes, not the

makeup. Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Overnight Recovery Face Cream + Mask. Macy’s 5. REBOOT WITH OVERNIGHT MASKS. Want to go to bed with parched skin, chapped lips and hair that feels like

straw and wake up with all three renewed, plumped and hydrated? Simplify the process with skin and hair masks that emphasize one or two proven superhero ingredients like hyaluronic acid and

peptides and a lip mask with botanical butters and oils. Make sure all absorb quickly and require no rinsing — so they won’t mess up your pillowcase. These include CLINIQUE SMART CLINICAL

REPAIR OVERNIGHT RECOVERY FACE CREAM + MASK ($80, ulta.com) with peptides and hyaluronic acid to fill in crow’s-feet, forehead creases and nasolabial folds by dawn; AMIKA DREAM ROUTINE

OVERNIGHT HYDRATING HAIR MASK ($32, sephora.com), another hyaluronic acid powerhouse that can be applied to dry or damp hair before bed; and KIEHL’S BUTTERMASK FOR LIPS OVERNIGHT LIP

TREATMENT ($24, sephora.com) with coconut oil and wild mango butter. (Left to right) CeraVe Skin Renewing Nightly Exfoliating Treatment Neutrogena Hydro Boost Exfoliating Cleanser; Versed

Day Maker Microcrystal Exfoliator. AARP (Target, 3) 6. EXFOLIATE GENTLY ASAP. You can’t expect skin care and makeup to sparkle with a layer of dead cells on your face. That’s what happens

when you don’t include regular exfoliation to accelerate cell turnover (which slows with age) in your weekly regimen. Step things up by choosing a mild chemical exfoliant like CERAVE SKIN

RENEWING NIGHTLY EXFOLIATING TREATMENT ($32, ulta.com) or NEUTROGENA HYDRO BOOST EXFOLIATING CLEANSER ($13, cvs.com), both with glycolic and lactic acids, alpha hydroxy acids that unglue the

bonds between dead cells and the surface of the skin. Or try a gentle physical exfoliating scrub like VERSED DAY MAKER MICROCRYSTAL EXFOLIATOR ($17, target.com), which reveals the smoother,

brighter skin lying beneath. Use a light touch because aging skin is thin and sensitive. The benefit is immediate, as healthy cells are now visible, all your serums and creams are finally

able to penetrate, and makeup looks — for lack of a better word — fresh! Burt’s Bees Rejuvenating Facial Oil with Rosehip Seed Extract (left) and the Osea Dayglow Face Oil for Sensitive Skin

(right). AARP (Target, Nordstrom) 7.  ADD A TOUCH OF OIL. For decades, women now 50 and over have made oil-free everything — from skin care to makeup — a mantra. Well, stop worrying about

clogged pores, a greasy look and breakouts, because oil, which is an emollient, is the new hottie in beauty. Applied to a bare face, an oil functions as a standalone night or day treatment.

Layered over any moisturizer, it promotes glow. And patted on sensitive, irritated, red or dehydrated skin oil, it soothes and protects — and prevents moisture loss. Look for blends that

include argan, rosehip, sunflower or grapeseed oil — all packed with antioxidants and fatty acids and all quick-absorbing. Try SUMMER FRIDAYS HEAVENLY SIXTEEN ALL-IN-ONE FACE OIL ($55,

sephora.com), a blend of 16 vegan oils including prickly pear, grapeseed and sunflower, BURT’S BEES REJUVENATING FACIAL OIL WITH ROSEHIP SEED EXTRACT ($20, walgreens.com) or OSEA DAYGLOW

FACE OIL FOR SENSITIVE SKIN ($58, ulta.com) with argan and grapeseed oil. Rub a few drops between your fingertips and pat onto bare skin or over moisturizer to seal in hydration and add

extra glow. Then let it absorb for a minute or two before applying makeup.