Good question, Maiho.
I figure the best and easiest thing to do is to have good skin. Since eye makeup takes more detail and time, I try to make my skin look as good as I can. I'd put on a good moisturizer to add a little glow and a bit of concealer under my eyes. I might also put a dab of cold aloe gel under my eyes if they are puffy.
Then, I'd be pissed off at myself for being late because it effects other people negatively. Next, I'd get over it and eat a big chicken caesar salad for lunch with a huge diet coke.