If there’s one thing Senior Native Editorial Director Joanna Douglas is not, it’s a morning person. Nighttime is when she feels the most productive, but those extra hours awake can leave her skin craving an overnight reset.
tea drinker
dreaming of calm, revitalized skin
As a fitness editor, it’s no surprise that wellness and self-care are two things Christina Stiehl values — not just for her mind and body, but for her complexion, too! Just take a glimpse at her ultrarelaxing nighttime routine for proof.
beauty junkie
searching for soft skin
Assistant Beauty Editor Jesa Calaor lives and breathes beauty. But with so many products at her disposal, she’s extra particular about the ones that earn a spot in her routine. This Winter, she’s been looking for a hydrating night cream that can stand up to NYC’s frigid temps and remedy dullness and uneven texture.
tech-obsessed
and craving radiant, Hydrated skin
Brea Cubit stays on top of pop culture news like it’s her job — because it is! As a celebrity and entertainment editorial assistant, she’s constantly glued to technology to stay in-the-know. Nighttime is when she can finally unplug.
new mom
combating wrinkles
New motherhood has brought a whole slew of changes to Senior Native Style Editor Amanda Murray’s life. Beyond becoming a family of three, she’s had to reevaluate her morning and nighttime routines to accommodate shifting priorities — including switching up her skin care.
I’ve tried a lot of products — some much more expensive — but none have had the same level of payoff when it comes to hydrating and boosting radiance. Even better, it’s packed with antioxidants that fight signs of aging.
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Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Dream Face Cream
My favorite thing is to go for a long evening walk. It’s a great backdrop for chatting with my boyfriend or friends, and I love exploring different neighborhoods of NYC when the streets are less bustling.
“I come from a family of night owls,” Joanna said. Turning in late is standard, so her skincare routine includes products that work hard while she sleeps.
“In the last few years, I’ve noticed some fine lines creeping up that I never had before,” Joanna said. “My pale skin has been a little more dull than I’d like and also less bouncy. Yay 30s.” Luckily, the Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Dream Night Cream fights all her problems overnight. “My skin is noticeably more radiant and smooth when I wake up. My skin, which typically leans toward dry, feels nourished and healthy, and I really feel like I have a glow all day long.”
By the time Jesa gets home from work, all she wants to do is relax and embark on her nightly skincare routine. “I have combination skin, but thanks to the harsh, cold weather New York has been getting, my cheeks and forehead have been extra dry and rough.” she said.
While searching for an extra-hydrating night cream, Jesa discovered GLAMGLOW’s Good in Bed™ Passionfruit Softening Night Cream, the newest addition to the buzzy skincare line. “I used it overnight, and it somehow left zero residue on my pillows. My skin felt extra bouncy and smooth, and it looked visibly brighter thanks to the gently exfoliating acids,” she said. On the dryness front, the hyaluronic acid and passionfruit-infused formula provided the hydration her skin was craving. “It was so hydrating that you’d never guess I had dry patches before.”
“Generally, I try to stay off of my phone as it gets later because I notice that I sleep much better and look and feel much more refreshed in the morning if I’m not staring at my screen until I fall asleep,” Brea said. After powering down, she embarks on her nighttime skincare routine.
“My skin gets dry and dull, especially in the Winter,” Brea said. “It can be frustrating, so I’m always looking for a product that keeps my face both hydrated and radiant. Basically, I want natural selfie lighting.” The Midnight Recovery Concentrate from Kiehl’s Since 1851 provides her with exactly that and more, restoring and replenishing her skin while she sleeps. “I’m always surprised to see the improvements so quickly. I look and feel fresher in the morning,” she said. “I typically begin to look more tired throughout the day, but now my skin actually maintains a subtle glow and feels well-hydrated from morning to night.”
With a new baby in tow, extra cuddle time is more important than scrolling through Instagram or eating dinner at a normal hour. For Amanda, it was also more valuable than following her once-extensive skincare routine — until her complexion began to change. “My skin started looking more tired and dry, and I could even see my fine lines more pronounced.”
Eager to whip her complexion back into premom shape, she committed to finding an essential skincare product that fights wrinkles and helps combat the stress of new motherhood, like the Murad Night Fix Enzyme Treatment. “It goes on top of my moisturizer and sinks into skin within moments.” she said. “I quickly started noticing a difference in my skin. It looked more hydrated and refreshed, plus I noticed a visible difference in my fine lines.” Now, no matter if she’s up replacing pacifiers or is lucky enough to get a full night’s sleep, Amanda wakes up to radiant skin.
Between your mom and your doctor, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the term “beauty sleep” more than once. But contrary to what you might think, it’s not just a cute phrase to explain why you should get a full night’s rest. When it comes to your complexion, beauty sleep means skincare products that actually work while you sleep. Ahead, we tapped editors with different nighttime habits to explain how five Sephora formulas help fight their skin concerns overnight.
When you spend your days writing about mindful meditation, meal-prepping, and all things healthy living, you tend to realize the importance of those in your real life, too. That’s why Christina treats her nighttime routine as a chance to get in her daily self-care. After sipping on her favorite tea or destressing with a bath, she treats her skin to a dose of wellness, too.
Enter the Peter Thomas Roth Green Releaf Therapeutic Sleep Cream. Formulated with hemp-derived cannabis sativa seed oil, a retinoid complex, and colloidal oatmeal, it’s a perfect fit for Christina’s skin concerns — dryness, minor irritation, and redness. “It soothes my cold, wind-whipped dry skin, and my skin feels smoother and more hydrated by morning,” she said. “My skin has been particularly dry lately, especially with the harsh Winter weather, so I have noticed considerably less dry patches and flaking.”
night owl
fighting early signs of aging
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Peter Thomas Roth Green Releaf Therapuetic Sleep Cream
Previously, I would get dry patches and flaking on my chin and forehead, but I haven't had that since I started using this cream. I also noticed less redness in areas that usually flare up during the day, such as around my nose and on my chin.
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My nighttime routine is usually: drink chamomile tea, take a bath, and do an evening skincare routine. Then I read a book in bed before falling asleep.
GLAMGLOW Good in Bed™ Passionfruit Softening Night Cream
This product addressed my number one skin concerns at the moment — dryness, dullness, and uneven texture.
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Every night, I unwind with a huge mug of peppermint tea or a glass of water and treat myself to my PM skincare ritual.
The Midnight Recovery Concentrate from Kiehl’s Since 1851
This product makes my skin feel smoother and more hydrated in the morning, and I wake up looking more rejuvenated.
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At night, I’ll set my phone to ‘Do Not Disturb’ and listen to some music before knocking out.
Murad Night Fix Enzyme Treatment.
This is an easy last step in my skincare routine. I apply it right before bed to fight wrinkles overnight.
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Once I put my son to bed, I'll usually read or watch TV in the living room while my skin care is soaking in.
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