5 beauty items to elevate your nighttime routine
Words: Lainey Arrol

Things can get messy before we hit the hay with wild sock curlers in our hair and goopy eye masks on. But when we embrace the madness and let sleep work its magic, we can wake up looking and feeling better than the night before. They don’t call it beauty sleep for nothing.

Overnight Whitening Gel

Try an overnight whitening gel after brushing your teeth to give your smile some extra sparkle. This sticky serum might make chatting a bit awkward, especially when you pop in your retainer for that full ‘mouth gear’ effect. But when you brush the gel off in the morning, you’ll be ready to flash everyone with your pearly whites.

Slugging

Night creams are your skin’s savior, stepping in after a rough day to repair your skin while you catch some Z’s. Lock in your night cream’s moisture with an extra layer of Vaseline or Aquaphor. You might look like you’ve transformed into a slimy slug, but your skin will greet you with a smooth, dewy glow by morning.

Eye Masks

If your eyes are plagued with dark circles, wrinkles, or puffiness, consider an eye mask. You can try stick-on patches or creams, but a cool washcloth or cucumber slices feel just as soothing. Apply your preferred treatment two to three times a week before bed.

Lash Serums

If you dream of longer, fuller, and healthier-looking lashes, lash serums are the answer. Applying almond or argan oil to your lash line can also do the trick. These treatments moisturize and protect to keep your lashes strong.

Heatless Curls

Save time styling your hair in the morning with heatless curls. With slightly damp hair, twist or braid sections of slightly damp hair around socks. Secure the twisted sections with hair ties to avoid wild bedhead when you wake up. You’ll wake up to perfectly styled hair without the extra morning hassle.