Beauty How-to: Quick Night-time Skin Prep

End of the Day Skin Care

I n t r o d u c t i o n

Let's be honest, after a long day of school, work, whatever it may be, you just wanna hit the hay... but stop right there! Going to bed with makeup on your face, no matter how much product, it's one of the biggest beauty crimes anyone could commit. I'm not gonna lie, I've fallen victim to this crime... but I've done the time, and it was definitely not worth it! My skin consequently ended up breaking out, which no one ever wants, right?

Michelle Phan, a YouTuber and beauty queen, is the author of the novel Make Up: Your Life Guide to Beauty, Style, and Success -- Online and Off. From this, I've collected some tips and tricks to make your night-time routine quick and easy!

S t e p  O n e :

Removing makeup as said, is essential before bed. Not only does it remove initial impurities, but it also makes it easier to cleanse and wash off all the remaining oils and product, thoroughly getting off all the dirt and pollution on your face produced throughout your long day. Makeup removers come in various forms, whether it be face washes, water/oils, or even wipes. Personally, I use a micellar water paired with cotton pads, which comes in handy when I want to feel refreshed and I can decide how saturated I want of a remover, depending on how heavy my makeup is that day. The micellar that I have is specially made for people with oily skin. According to the author, "At the very least, use makeup remover wipes or towelettes and give your face a quick once-over," which was followed by "If you buy wipes that both hydrate and remove makeup, you can skip moisturizer and straight to bed," (Phan, 37). 

S t e p  T w o : 

We've all been there before, we all just wanna get this over with and get our beauty sleep, so I'll keep this routine short and sweet. Whether you have normal skin, dry skin, even oily skin, you should always moisturize! Everybody has different skin, but luckily there are plenty of products out there to accomplish what's right for you. Beauty guru, Michelle Phan, goes over the types of moisturizers that suit each complexion type. For dry skin, you want something packed with nutrients, so steer towards rich and creamier formulas. On the other hand, oily gals should gravitate more towards lighter formulas that do not contain oils, such as water or gel based moisturizers. As for me, I have extremely oily skin, so I try to use the lightweight formulas to hydrate my skin. Products that I recommend for girls with similar skin to me, would be the Clinique Moisture Surge and the Neutrogena Hydro Boost. 

F i n i s h e d

Just incorporating these two-steps makes the probability of break-outs less likely, and you'll also be able to sleep peacefully without the smearing of all your makeup and dirt onto your pillow cases. I know this routine keeps everything quick, easy, and straightforward, but I wanna know, what's your nightly skin-care routine? Do you add any other steps? What kind of products do you use?

Phan, Michelle. Make up: Your Life Guide to Beauty, Style, and Success--Online and Off. Harmony Books, 2014.