Most of us don’t wake up with glowing skin and bright eyes. But there’s a good reason why the term beauty sleep exists. See, while you catch some zzzs, your skin goes into repair mode, making this the optimal time to treat your complexion with overnight beauty products . And let’s not forget the time-saving element.
Sure, you could spend your (already busy and rushed) mornings on a complicated beauty routine while searching for lost sneakers and making lunches. Or, you can beautify while you snooze, and wake up looking better than you did when you hit the sack. Whether you’re battling dry skin, dull hair, or pesky breakouts, there’s no shortage of miraculous overnight beauty products that let you fight your beauty woes while you slumber.
Ahead, 10 of our favorite overnight beauty products for your hair, skin, and nails. Sweet dreams!
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100 Percent Pure Retinol Restorative Overnight Balm
Any dermatologist will tell you that retinol is the number one ingredient to look for in a night cream, thanks to its proven anti-aging benefits. The 100 Percent Pure Retinol Restorative Overnight Balm ($48) uses a vegan form of the superstar ingredient to help fight fine lines and improve skin tone.
Aveeno Positively Radiant Overnight Hydrating Facial
See spots run. The Aveeno Positively Radiant Overnight Hydrating Facial ($14) uses a total soy complex to fight spots, improve skin tone, and brighten your complexion. Plus, it adds a heavy hit of moisture. And as an extra time-saving bonus, there's no need to rinse it off in the morning.
eos Aqua Deep Hydration Lip Mask
Swap your standard tube of lip balm for the eos Aqua Deep Hydration Lip Mask ($10). A blend of hydrating butters and oils, coupled with nourishing seaweed extract, work to quench even the most parched lips overnight.
The Better Skin Co. Amaze Balm
Packed with a laundry list of intensely hydrating ingredients (coconut, avocado, and sunflower oils, plus shea butter and beeswax), The Better Skin Co. Amaze Balm ($36) is choice for anyone with super dry skin. And while you could use just a dab as your daily moisturizer, it also works equally well when you slather on a thick coat as an overnight mask.
Image Skincare Vital C Hydrating Overnight Masque
If your skin is dry, sensitive, or otherwise irritated, try using the Image Skincare Vital C Hydrating Overnight Mask ($55) instead of your regular night cream two to three times per week. The gel texture is hydrating, yet not overly heavy, packing a host of soothing and skin energizing minerals. It also contains blue-green algae extract to minimize the look of wrinkles. Yes, please.
Sally Hansen Gel Rehab
We love gel manicures as much as anyone, but they can admittedly take a toll on your nails. Enter Sally Hansen Gel Rehab ($7). The vitamin-rich overnight nail mask undos that damage in just three nights. Simply swipe on two coats before bed and let them dry, then wash off in the morning.
Simple Water Boost Sleeping Cream
If you find many traditional night creams to be too thick or heavy, you'll love the Simple Water Boost Sleeping Cream ($10). It absorbs almost instantly and it packs instant and continuous hydration. Bonus: Over time it also helps boost your skin's own hydration process.
Sephora Collection Hair Sleeping Mask
It's not just your skin that can benefit from a little overnight TLC. The Sephora Collection Hair Sleeping Mask ($5) is formulated to work on dry hair; simply apply it pre-bedtime, pop on the included cap, and let it do its thing. There are four different varieties that do everything from add moisture to protect color, but we're especially partial to this Shea option, which helps prevent breakage and split ends. (But hey, at this price, you can afford to try all four.)
Yes to Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Zit Zapping Dots
Banish a pesky blemish overnight with the Yes to Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Zit Zapping Dots ($9). Each round sticker contains purifying charcoal, oil dissolving salicylic acid, and antioxidant-rich tomato extract. Plus, unlike traditional pimple creams, the stay-in-place stickers won't leave a mess all over your pillowcase.
Soap & Glory Speedplump Overnight Miracle Moisture Mousse
Not only is the bubbly texture of the Soap & Glory Speedplump Overnight Miracle Moisture Mousse ($20) fun, it's also the reason this works so quickly. The air-trapping bubbles help the hyaluronic acid-infused formula work fast, so you wake up with fuller, smoother, glowier skin.