7 Ways to Look Fresh-Faced After a Flight

They don't call an overnight flight a red-eye for nothing. To camouflage dark circles, broken capillaries, ruddiness, and other signs of fatigue in "high traffic areas" like the nose, chin, forehead, and under eyes, reach for a warm (i.e., pink or peach) concealer to "neutralize" any blue, purple, or green tones. "The creamier the concealer the better," says Sir John. "It infuses hydration into the skin, which you lose when you fly." (Try L'Oréal Paris True Match Super Blendable concealer.) You can blend the pigment gently with your ring finger or a small fluffy brush, but skip pressed powder, which can "weigh down" the thin, delicate skin below eyes.

Another tip from the pro: don't recline. "Even if you happen to be in business class, take a note from your coach brothers and sisters and make sure your head is elevated to reduce swelling in your face," says Sir John.

Forget about an unfortunate foundation leak in transit—L'Oréal Paris' True Match Lumi Cushion captures the brand's luminous liquid base in a spill-proof sponge. Using the anti-microbial puff, tap—don't rub—the sheer-but-buildable formula onto the high points of the face: cheeks, chin, and forehead. "This is your largest real estate," says Sir John, who suggests focusing on these key areas in lieu of spackling your entire complexion. (For fuller coverage, double- or triple-tap where needed.) "This isn't the puff of yesteryear," the makeup artist says of the innovative, non-absorbent applicator that keeps fingers clean. "You're not pouring any money into it, whatever foundation you pick up is what you deliver on skin."

"Emphasize just the upper lashes," says Sir John. "This creates an optical illusion that decreases the appearance of puffiness." Start by brushing your brows up with the spooly side of L'Oréal Paris Brow Stylist Definer and fill in any gaps using hair-like strokes with the pencil end to shape and define arches. Then, look down into the Lumi Cushion compact's mirror and rim your upper waterline with a coffee-colored liner. (Try L'Oréal Paris Infallible Never Fail Eyeliner in Black Brown.) Lightly trace as close to your top lashes as possible with the creamy, transfer-resistant formula and smudge gently with your ring finger to complete the eye-opening effect. "This makes you look like you have mascara on," says Sir John. "Just don't try it during turbulence—wait until the fasten seatbelt sign is off!"

"A statement lip is going to be your quickest vehicle to polished," notes Sir John. "It adds punctuation and looks thought out—even if you're short on time." For a formula that does double duty, try L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Gloss. (Here, Michael wears Rebel Rose.) The precise, pointed applicator seamlessly shapes lips and adds dimension minus any liner. Not to mention it makes defining the ever-tricky Cupid's bow a breeze. "You can also use it as a cream blush to give you a lit-from-within quality without looking like you have too much makeup on," adds the pro. "Plus, it doesn't clog pores." Apply a dab to the back of your hand (think of it like an artist's palette), then gently press the non-sticky gloss into the roundest part of your cheeks with your ring finger. A window seat makes for really great lighting, says Sir John.