Hiding crying involves addressing the immediate signs and concealing the aftermath.
Here’s a breakdown of strategies to hide the fact that you've been crying:
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Address Immediate Signs:
- Dry Your Face: The first step is to ensure your face is completely dry. This is essential before applying any cover-up. As reference 2 states, "This is kind of a “duh” tip but make sure your face is dry before attempting any more cover-up steps."
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Reduce Redness and Puffiness:
- Eye Drops: Use eye drops to combat redness. According to reference 4, it's a practical solution.
- Avoid Lying Down: Reference 1 suggests that you will prevent puffy eyes if you don't lie down during or after you cry ("Rest Easy. My last step of the good crying process is “rest” but you will prevent puffy eyes if you don't lie down during or after you cry."). Staying upright can help minimize puffiness.
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Conceal Visible Marks:
- Concealer: Use concealer to cover up any redness or dark circles around your eyes, as recommended in reference 3.
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Divert Attention:
- Distraction: Try to distract those around you, as mentioned in reference 5.
- Smile: Smiling, as noted in reference 6, can help mask your distress.
