My Nighttime Beauty Routine
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As a woman in her mid to late twenties, I feel like your skin can go one of two ways: you’re either past adolescent breakouts and don’t have to worry about wrinkles yet, or you are still dealing with pesky blemishes AND have to start worrying about wrinkles on top of that. Unfortunately, I fall into the group of the latter.
When I was in college, I drank alcohol and ate pizza like there was no tomorrow. I passed out with my makeup on more than I washed it off and would sometimes even slap on new makeup on top of the old when I was running late for class. Ew. How gross was I?! But I never had to deal with any consequences so I never thought to be a normal human being and wash my face.
Nowadays though, if I even skip one step of my ritualistic nighttime beauty routine, all hell breaks loose. Not only will a disgusting series of volcanoes erupt on my face, but new crevices and fine lines will appear. And I can’t forget the enormous pores, though I wish I could. It has taken years, but I have finally found a routine that works for me. Here’s what I do to prep my skin for sleep:
Step 1: Remove makeup
It is imperative to remove makeup before washing your face. If you wash your face with your makeup still on, you’re only getting the top layer of makeup, so you better wash it one or two more times to get everything. I use pads to remove my makeup and have found they are far superior to any others I have tried.
Step 2: Wash face
I use products and I can’t recommend them enough. I’ve lost count of how many other brands I’ve tried, but nothing compares to Dermalogica. Even after using it for the first time, I woke up with more radiant skin the next day. Love this brand!
Step 3: Use a toner
I definitely prefer the mild toners for my sensitive skin. I use one that I just spritz on and let dry.
Step 4: Moisturize
At nighttime, I use an oil as a moisturizer instead of my creams. Right now I’m using Biossance. It’s really versatile and can be used to hair, skin and nails. I love products like that!
Step 5: Spot treat
Whether it be blemishes, scarring, fine lines or all 3, spot treat at the end and leave it overnight for some twilight magic.
Step 6: Sleep on a clean satin pillowcase
When I go on vacation and forget my , I always notice a major difference in my skin. It’s crazy how much of a difference your pillowcase can make in your skin. Pillowcases are also something people often forget to wash. It’s vital to wash it at least once a week!
It definitely takes some time, but it’s so worth it! Sometimes I’ll break down the steps and do them on commercial breaks while I watch one of my shows. That way it doesn’t seem like it takes so long since I’m not doing it all at once. I’d also like to mention that this Sunday I’ll be participating in the National Sleep Naked Night Socialthon from 8:30-9pm ET so submit questions and follow along with the #PracticeSafeSleep hashtag and tweet your questions and answers!
What’s your nighttime beauty routine?
Photos by Johnny Cheng.
May 15, 2015 @ 9:04 am
Unfortunately, I most certainly fall into the latter group as well (WHY!?!?). I really never appreciated how good my skin was when I was a uni student. Oh boy, I miss those skin days. Mid-twenties skin sucks (I’ll regret saying that one day).
Thanks so much for sharing your routine though. I’m really enjoying using new products at the moment, and my skin seems to be loving the change up as well (I change it up every 1-2+ months at the moment).
PS. I’m SO trying that satin pillow trick!
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May 20, 2015 @ 1:59 pm
I know, it’s quite an adjustment! If you want to try new products, I seriously love dermalogica. It’s gentle and actually works! Definitely try to the satin pillow!
May 15, 2015 @ 11:01 am
Lovely pictures. I am trying to keep up with my evening routine, especially with make up removal. It takes some motivation, I have to say. Find me at http://www.igaberry.com/ & https://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/igaberry-13323143 Have a lovely day, Iga x
May 20, 2015 @ 2:09 pm
It’s definitely time consuming! I find it more tolerable to break the steps down over a few commercial breaks, or multitask while listening to an audiobook. Thanks for stopping by!
May 15, 2015 @ 12:02 pm
My nighttime beauty routine is I remove my makeup, wash my face in the shower with a cleanser, apply toner, apply eye cream and skin cream. I apply a blemish cream if needed.
Oddly enough, my skin is the opposite of when it was when I was younger. In my uni years, I had a lot of blemishes and oily skin. Nowadays my skin has cleared up and balanced other than the occasional single blemish.
May 20, 2015 @ 2:18 pm
I know a few people who had acne/skin problems in high school that have beautiful skin now (without really changing anything about their skin care routine). I’m the total opposite, but it has taught me how important it is to take care of your skin!
May 15, 2015 @ 1:26 pm
Love this!
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May 20, 2015 @ 2:19 pm
Thanks! You have to try the Swisspers pads!
May 15, 2015 @ 7:26 pm
I exfoliate with face wash and a spin brush form OLAY in hot hot water then right after I out my face in ice cold water then put on my creams now all I need is $7,000 for teeth and I’ll look my age instead of 10yr older
May 20, 2015 @ 2:24 pm
Lol, I feel you on that. I would love a full set of veneers!
May 16, 2015 @ 4:09 am
Thanks for sharing your routine!
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May 20, 2015 @ 2:25 pm
Thanks for stopping by!
May 18, 2015 @ 12:29 am
Wonderful routine, you have such beautiful skin!
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May 20, 2015 @ 2:26 pm
Thanks for reading!
May 18, 2015 @ 6:50 am
Wow I really haven’t ever got into enough of a routine. Mine consists of taking off my makeup, washing my face with normal white soap (occasionally a lush face scrub or facial bar) and then slapping on a bit of moisturiser. I dont even do this every night – often I won’t wear makeup to work so all my face gets in an evening is a splash of water! Still, what works for one person, doesn’t always work for everyone! Alice xxx
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May 20, 2015 @ 2:36 pm
Everyone is different! Back in the day, I really didn’t even need foundation. Just a few brush swipes of bronzer and I was good to go. Today, I wouldn’t be caught dead without it. It’s crazy how your skin can change seemingly overnight after 20+ years!
May 19, 2015 @ 10:37 pm
I’ve always been pretty good with skin care– right now I’m using a plain white Dove bar soap for my face and it’s actually been doing really well– no fancy cleansers needed! However there’s definitely those times I slip and go to bed with makeup on (ick!!) I’ll have to keep an eye out for those pads for those nights I don’t want to wash.
May 20, 2015 @ 2:41 pm
You’re lucky, bar soap totally dries out my skin! Just keep the pads on your night stand, it’s super easy to just reach over and grab one on a lazy night. It’s not really a substitute for washing your face, but definitely better than nothing at all!
May 19, 2015 @ 10:41 pm
I am guilty of sleeping with my makeup on more times that I’d like to admit 😉 I’m trying to get better, and have been adopting a nighttime routine. Thanks for sharing some pointers! xo
May 20, 2015 @ 2:44 pm
I think we’re all guilty of that! Sometimes walking alllll the way to the bathroom is just too much to ask, Lol 🙂 No problem, and good luck finding your perfect beauty routine!