These 10 Overnight Masks Will Help Elevate Your Beauty Sleep
Beauty sleep in a bottle? Sure, it sounds too good to be true. But actually, the beauty world has been abuzz about the latest (and possibly most convenient) skin and hair saving product category: the overnight mask.
Scientifically speaking, snoozing while mask-ing is an especially efficient way to beautify. "Skin naturally regenerates overnight, so the use of nourishing or texturizing masks while you sleep can help speed this process along to reveal a brighter complexion," says Mila Moursi, owner of Mila Moursi Skin Care Institutes and Day Spa. So why not make use of this precious healing period to, say, work on perfecting that healthy glow or achieving those silky-soft strands?
If you can't find the time to fit a weekly hair or skin treatment into your schedule, you might as well do it with your eyes closed. Scroll on ahead to discover the products the best overnight sleeping masks we've actually used and come to love.
For some NYFW model's, Clinique's moisture surge line a must when it comes to having their face ready for the runway.
If you've yet to try Laniege's cult Korean beauty mask, you must, immediately. According to the brand, one is sold every 15 seconds in Asia, so you know it means business. This cooling gel formula contains an aromatic essence compound called Sleepscent that actually helps you relax. Composed of ingredients like orange flower, rose, and sandalwood, this mask will give you the best, most beautiful skin yet.
"Teen acne needs treatment around the clock. Using effective nighttime products that help to decongest the follicles, control hyperactive oil glands, and soothe inflammation while still maintaining hydration levels will help teens manage their breakouts and oily skin," says Annet King, director of global education for Dermalogica. This fast-absorbing salicylic acid gel clears acne and clogged pores while you sleep, and it won't leave any nasty residue on your pillow like its various clay-based competitors.
The name says it all. This mask targets the delicate under eye area, which actually loses moisture while we sleep. Pat the wand underneath your eye to relax and regenerate the skin (AKA diminish late-night induced puffiness!) and ensure optimum moisture absorption all night long.
For hair that needs a little repair, this product works wonders while you sleep. The serum-like formula is based on pure water and contains active ingredients derived from sea algae that rebuild strength and elasticity, to leave strands soft, moisturized, and healthy. (P.S. We also use it as a quick fix for split ends during the day!)
Yup, you can wake up looking like you just spent a day on the beach with this pore-friendly self-tanning cream that bronzes your face as you snooze away. If it sounds too good to be true, don’t take our word for it. Take supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s.
"Research shows that the body's natural detox process almost doubles at night, peaking between the hours of 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. That makes slumber the ideal time for us to nurture our skin and replenish it after the stresses of the day," says Tipper Lewis, Neal's Yard Remedies' herbalist. This night cream has been formulated to work with your skin's overnight regeneration thanks to a smoothing tri-peptide and antioxidant-rich nourishing grapeseed oil. It's ideal for rough or problematic skin, especially if your acne scars need a little bit of a boost in their recovery process.
