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You know it’s not the best idea to go hard on a weeknight, but sometimes your BFF’s birthday falls on a Tuesday and you have to do a round of shots. And then another! And then suddenly it’s 8 a.m. and you have to haul ass to work. Rough. Here’s a handful of secrets to fake like you’re feeling 100—even when you’re extremely not.
Do A Quick De-Puff
First thing in the a.m., put a jade roller in the freezer, suggests Cosmo beauty assistant Ama Kwarteng. Roll it up and down your cheeks to increase blood circulation and decrease puffiness, so you don’t look as bad as you feel.
Eat. Eggs.
You’ve definitely done the eat-something-greasy thing, but there’s an even better hack: Eggs help your body produce glutathione, an antioxidant that can help remove liquor from your bod, says nutritionist Brigitte Zeitlin, RD.
Pack a Go-Bag
Keep a hangover kit stashed at your desk. Fill it with mints to keep cotton mouth at bay, headphones to drown out your weird deskmate, and oil-absorbing wipes to blot your face when you start sweating booze (yep, that’s a thing).
Mints to Hide Your Booze Breath
Oil Blotters to Keep Shine Away
Cute Glasses That Ward Off Glare
Erase the Evidence
Even if last night was The! Best! Ever!, be wary of sharing pics on social, says Betches cofounder Samantha Fishbein—especially if your colleagues always Like your posts. To avoid getting called out, share Stories with close friends only.
Dim the Lights
You’re not Kylie Jenner, so you can’t waltz into work with your sunnies on and expect everyone to find that normal. Instead, lower the brightness on your laptop. Still struggling? Invest in Felix Gray glasses, which protect your eyes from blue light.
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Taylor is the former Sex and Relationships editor who can tell you exactly which vibrators are worth the splurge, why you’re still dreaming about your ex, and tips on how to have the best sex of your life (including what word you should spell with your hips during cowgirl sex). You can follow her on Instagram here.
