As beauty editors, testing a variety of new products and gadgets at our desks is an office-norm, but when bedtime rolls around, we’re purposeful about our regimens, as we beeline to those one or two products that have yet to fail us. Here, we share the last product our beauty editors reach for before hitting the hay.
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eos Smooth Sphere Lip Balm ($3)
“I can’t stand dry lips ever, but especially when I’m trying to fall asleep. Keeping a lip balm bedside is a must for me to achieve quality zzz’s.” –Brittany Burhop, Senior Editor
Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil ($105)
“I would sleep in a vat of this every night if I could. The smell of it alone is relaxing, and the magic it does while you sleep (glowing skin, smaller-looking pores) makes everything look better in the morning.”–Liz Ritter, Executive Managing Editor
La Mer The Lip Balm ($55)
“Besides applying Retin-A nightly, I always layer on La Mer The Lip Balm before hitting the sack. I’ve been doing this for years and I love how much smoother and fuller my lips are in the morning.” –Elise Minton, Executive Beauty Editor
Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate ($46)
“I don’t put on a lot of skin care products at night, mostly because by the time I’m getting ready for bed, I’m so tired that I don’t want to spend too much time on my routine. This is a quick all-in-one solution that hydrates and replenishes my skin in one step and absorbs easily so I don’t have to worry about any residue on my sheets. My face always look clearer and brighter in the morning. Bonus: The lavender essential oil not only helps to soothe irritation, but it also has super relaxing aromatherapy benefits.” –Carolyn Hsu, Digital Managing Editor
Aveeno Positively Radiant Skin Brightening Daily Scrub ($7)
“Before bed, I like to wash away the day with this scrub. It’s strong enough to clean and exfoliate, but gentle enough that I can use it on my sensitive skin every night. It leaves my face feeling super clean and toned and my skin instantly looks brighter. It’s a skin care step I never miss.” –Tatiana Bido, Special Projects Editor
Mario Badescu Oil Free Moisturizer ($20)
“I hate waking up to a dry face, and this moisturizer has always been my go-to hydrator.” –Leiana Briganti, Digital Coordinator