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What does anighttime skin-care routinelook like for anAllureeditor?
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Depends on who you ask.
Cleansers, toners, essences, moisturizers,serums they’re all there.
But there are those select few products that make it into our permanent collections.
Moisturizer is a must.
More on that later.
Read on for all the skin-care products our editors reach for after a long day.
Dianna Mazzone, Associate Features Director
Bioderma Sensibio H2O
“So…
I don’t ‘wash’ my face at night.
I’ve dabbled in other cleansing waters, but I always (always!)
return to this ultra-gentle one.
Really, what was I thinking?
I find myself going back to theKeys Soulcare Nourishing Cleansing Balm.
All it takes is a penny-sized scoop of the stuff slathered all over my face.
I’ll let it absorb for a minute, then splash my face with cold water until nothing remains.
To finish, I pat dry with a plushwashcloth.
“$18(Shop Now)
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toning Solution
“Next comestoner.
A knuckle-sized amount of product gives my skin a post-facial glow from the comfort of my home.
This fresh gel concoction from Dr. Ingleton has earned its permanent space in my shower.
There’s no stripped feeling afterward, either.
But since this came across my desk, trust and believe my lips are exfoliated on the daily.
The formula comes in a bullet, so there’s no messy tub to stick my nails in.
Year round, I’m dewy, glowing, and getting asked to drop the skin-care routine.
This is part of it.
Applying this after my hyaluronic serum is absolutely heaven maximum dewiness incoming.
(I use atoner-moisturizer hybridfrom the same line every morning, too.)
O. Bigelow Rose Salvebefore drifting off.
This classic formula is comfy and soothing, and it imbues a glossy, every-so-slight rosy finish.
And it smells like an English garden in springtime pretty luxe for $8.
Because this cleanser is so precious to me, I like to save it for nights only.
I love them, but I admittedly never stay consistent with any enough to add to my routine.
Icannotgo to bed without a quick five- to 10-minutefacial massagewith the stone.
I do under my eyes, middle of the cheeks, and my jawline.
Then, I scrape it all down to my neck.
According to my dermatologist (hi,Dr.
Plus, it adds a punch of moisture, even before I get to my actual face lotion.
Consider this my elevated version ofslugging.
I’ll even use it on my hands and cuticles after mybody lotion.
Every part of my body needs the extra hydration!
But I doexfoliatetwice a week.
Right now I’m usingCure Aqua Gel, which is a best seller in Japan for good reason.
I love how I can feel it removing my dead skin, but Idon’tsee redness or irritation afterward.
I read once thatliteral mountain climbersused it in the ’80s it when they trekked Mount Everest.
I use it while I sleep… power move.
It does so much of the work for me, removing my complexion products andeye makeupwith the quickness.
Itremoves my makeupwhile leaving my face supple and bouncy.
Before bed, I’ll start with a hydratingfacial cleanser.
Lately, I’ve been reaching forCosrx Triple Hyaluronic Moisturizing Cleanser.
Because this cleanser is infused with hydratingglycerinand three (!)
In adds a light layer of hydration to my face and feels lovely as it coats the skin.
I never skip ahyaluronic acidmoment it’s a must in my routine.
I’ve recently come acrossSuki Skincare Hyaluronic Acid Milk Serumand can’t put it down.
It’s also infused with glycerin for an extra hydration boost.
Recently, I’ve been sticking withLaneige’s Hypoallergenic Cica Sleeping Mask.
TheCentella asiatica(a.k.a.
cica) in the formula is an added bonus because it helps soothe any potentially irritated skin.
A pea-sized amount is more than enough to even take off my stubborn,waterproof mascara.
“$19 (Shop Now)
SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
“Now it’s time to exfoliate.
It’s a bit pricey for a face wash, but theSkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanserreally works.
“$9 (Shop Now)
“Now it’s time to lock it all in.
It’s made withcupuacu butterand gives me some of the most moisturized skin of my life.
These little hydrocolloid dots are loaded withsalicylic acid, which sucks out all the gunk in my pimples.
It’s so relaxing and makes me look forward tocleansing, even if I’m incredibly worn out.
Plus, anti-inflammatorytea tree oilkeeps any irritation at bay.
This combination ofalpha hydroxy acidsis nearly singlehandedly responsible for my lack ofacneand texture.
On those nights, I’ll use thisDr.
Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Sleepair Intensive Maskto seal everything else in in other words, I slug with this.
you’re free to feel the shea butter’s lasting effects on the skin.
The three-in-one treatment helps even out my skin tone.
I usually let it sit for three minutes so it can settle in before washing it all off.
The sponge really helps to smooth it all over my face.
Its sent is pretty strong but it doesn’t linger once it’s applied.
“$68 (Shop Now)
