9 Ways to Wake Up with Absolutely Gorgeous Skin

This article was written by Taylor Bryant and repurposed with permission from Refinery29.

Sleeping masks aren’t anything new. They were first introduced by our always ahead-of-the-curve South Korean friends a few years back. Since their arrival on the beauty scene, they’ve become a permanent fixture in the skin-care hall of fame. 
 
As the name suggests, these products work their magic overnight, which is a lazy (or impatient) girl’s dream. You basically slather on the cream—or gel—before bed and leave it to do its thing while you engage in everyone’s favorite pastime: sleeping. Not only do you not have to do anything but snooze, the hours you spend asleep are the time your skin heals itself. Win-win! 

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With spring finally here and the dreaded chill behind us, this transition is a great time to revive your dehydrated skin. Getting some major overnight moisture will not only rev up your dull winter skin, but it will also help keep any premature signs of aging at bay. We’ve rounded up the newest and best sleeping masks that promise to deliver results all within an eight-hour (if you’re lucky) window. 

Laneige Firming Sleeping Mask ($30, available at target.com mid-April)
Korean skincare brand Laneige already makes one of our favorite overnight masks on the market, so you can imagine our excitement when we heard about their new firming sleeping mask. The orange flower, rose, and sandalwood oil scent promotes a deep, restful sleep, while their futuristic sleepop technology helps to strengthen the skin’s restorative properties. But what really caught and held our attention was the memory gel. No matter how often you dig and swirl your fingers into the product (trust me, I channeled my inner 5-year-old and tested it out myself), it will revert back to the smooth, untouched shape you typically only encounter upon first opening a new product. So not only is it effective, but you will be in awe after watching this futuristic formula in action—no wonder one is sold every 30 seconds worldwide. 

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Philosophy Overnight Anti-Aging Peel ($82, philosophy.com)
Consider this new Philosophy product is a beauty hybrid: It has the exfoliating effects of a peel with the restoration properties of a sleeping mask, working double-duty to transform your skin. Apply the alpha/beta hydroxy acid solution after washing your face, and follow it up with the youth-extending night gel, which will help to enhance the efficacy of the peel. It’s a dream team.

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Tata Harper Moisturizing Mask ($110, sephora.com)
If we’ve learned anything about the beauty brand Tata Harper, it’s that the line is one of the truest farm-to-table brands out right now. Its locally-sourced ingredients and paraben- and sulfate-free formulas have earned the range a spot on our bathroom’s top shelf. This mask is no exception. It provides lasting moisture while feeding your skin with beneficial ingredients like beetroot extract, avocado peptides, and a smart blend of oils (including everyone’s favorite, coconut) in the process.

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