m+beauty : The One Item You Need to Fake a Full Night’s Sleep

Sleep deprivation and motherhood go hand in hand, but for the times when you don’t want to look like you’ve had zero hours of sleep, there’s one makeup item worth having in your bag.

It is the Hourglass Vanish™ Airbrush Concealer. This concealer has single handledly changed my morning make up routine. It’s a powerhouse concealer that fakes bright, well-rested skin in seconds.

Why is it a game-changer?

For starters, it is light yet gives full coverage to seamlessly cover dark circles, pigmentation, and tired skin without creasing or settling into fine lines (a real bug bear of mine).

It blends like a dream, instantly brightens and blurs, but still gives you a natural yet airbrushed finish that lasts up to 16 hours.

How to apply it when you’re running on zero sleep?

• Dab a few dots under your eyes and blend with your fingers or ideally a concealer brush (Beauty Pie does an excellent one) for minimal effort, maximum effect.

• For an extra boost, use a shade or two lighter than your skin tone on the high points of your face (cheekbones, brow bone, inner corners of your eyes) to fake that fresh, wide-awake glow.

Available in 22 shades ( I use Sienna), waterproof, crease-resistant, and non-comedogenic, this is one of those rare beauty buys that actually delivers.

Whether you’ve been up with a new born, answering 3 a.m. “Mummy, I had a bad dream” calls, or just burning the candle at both ends, pop this on and fake that good night sleep glow.

Hourglass Vanish™ Airbrush Concealer available at Space NK.