Overnight Masks
It’s spreading like wildfire…
Overnight masks have been popping up in the aisles of Sephora! It seems to be the newest trend in skincare, but what is all this fuss about? What kind of overnight mask is best for my skin type? What do they even do? Well, I did some digging around & have answers.
What is an overnight mask & what are the benefits??
Basically, it’s clay or sheet mask that allows you to apply before you hit the sheets & wash off when you wake up. The purpose of an overnight mask is to hydrate the skin. When the body is in a deep sleep, the skin’s metabolism increases, as well as cell turnover & renewal. Depending on the mask, skin type & desired results, the mask may help balance & calm the skin, improve uneven skin tone, or smooth fine lines & wrinkles.
What is my skin type & how do I find the correct mask for me?
If you don’t know your skin type, don’t fret. I’ve created a guide you can peak at right here. Finding the right mask will depend on your skin type & what kind of results you would like to see, like I said above. I’ve created a little guideline below of which mask might be good for you. Those with very oily skin or skin types with a lot of active acne shouldn’t use an overnight mask due to the fact it’s all about trapping & locking moisture into the skin. It will create a lot of oil build up & I can already feel you oily skinned people cringing.
How do I use an overnight mask? Won’t it get all over my pillows & bedsheets?
Overnight masks aren’t built like regular o’l face masks; they’re more like a night cream. If you’re worried about getting product all over your bed, try purchasing a second set of pillow cases that you wouldn’t mind getting a little messy, laying down a towel or applying your mask 30 minutes before you snooze to allow the mask to dry.
Hailey’s Recommendations:
Youth To The People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask, $59: defends the skin against the look of oxidative stress, visibly firms & brightens the look & feel of skin, while mimicking your skin’s natural oils to boost skin hydration without clogging pores. This is the product that I am currently using.
Farmacy Sleep Tight Firming Night Balm, $63: lightweight, helps moisturize, firm & tone the skin while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Perfect for uneven skin tone & age prevention.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask, $59: oil-free & lightweight with ultra-soothing watermelon extract & hydrating hyaluronic acid that work while you sleep to tone & clarify dull skin.
Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Sleeping Mask, $59: creamy sleeping mask made with avocado & honey to deeply moisturize dry, dull skin overnight. Supports skins natural collagen, provides antioxidants & soothing properties to refresh stressed out skin, gently exfoliates, pulls impurities from the skin without causing redness or irritation, absorbs excess oils, decongests pores & diminishes shine.