For most women today, life is busy and way overscheduled. Too many days and nights of burning the candle at both ends and too little sleep can result in puffy eyes and dark undereye circles.

To wake up the tired face and get the eyes ready to look out on another morning, end your morning cleansing routine with a refreshing toner. This will tighten pores, moisturize and revitalize your skin - leaving it ready for your makeup application.

For puffy eyes, one of my favorite products is Mary Kay’s Indulge Soothing Eye Gel. Keep this little pot of gel in the fridge and when you apply it to tired, puffy eyes they will immediately feel refreshed. The botanical formula reduces puffiness and improves the skin’s firmness and elasticity.

To hide dark circles, use a salmon or yellow-based concealer. Then just apply your foundation and usual makeup and you will feel and look alive!

Why use a toner? A toner is a great last step in your cleansing routine. A toner will remove any dead skin cells and residue from your cleansing products. It restores the Ph balance of your skin and makes it ready for your next step, moisturizers and make-up.

It is important to use a toner that is right for your skin type. If you have delicate skin you can use a mild preparation that refreshes and restores the acid balance. These products are often made from natural ingredients, rosewater, rosemary or lemon juice. An astringent toner will shrink pores and remove excess oil. These toners can be drying so only use them if you have oily skin.

A toner will leave your skin feeling refreshed. You can even use a toner in between your regular cleansing routines for an on-the-spot clean and fresh feeling. Toners are generally applied with a cotton ball or sponge wiped over the face and do not need to be rinsed off.

Make the toner a part of your daily routine and feel the results!