Please share any super simple home care tips you have to brighten up a dull complexion.

Did everyone have a good day? Haha. Maybe it's because I haven't been getting enough sleep lately, but every time I look in the mirror under the bright vanity light in the morning, my face looks like dirt, which makes me feel so depressed. Even when I use a bright foundation one shade lighter than usual, the darkening sets in by the afternoon, and I don't know how many times people have already asked if I'm sick. So, I'm writing this post to beg for some of your hidden home care tips that can help brighten up my skin tone. Haha. I don't have the money or the budget to consistently get expensive toning treatments at a salon, so I'm trying to put some effort into brightening care at home. By any chance, have you seen any noticeable improvements in your complexion using eco-friendly natural ingredients like rice water cleansing or green tea bag packs?

Or, I heard that mixing a little Vitamin C powder into a modeling mask before applying it is the best for immediate tone-up, but I'm wondering if this method is too irritating to the skin. If it's a super simple home care tip that I can quickly whip up in just about 10 minutes, even when I'm completely exhausted after work, I'm confident I can practice it every single day without fail. My dull and lifeless skin makes me avoid taking photos, and looking in the mirror causes me insane stress. Please, everyone, give me some advice that's like the salt of the earth! You all have your own secret tone-up tips, right? I'll leave the comment section wide open, so please leave lots and lots of home care tips. Good night!