Popsugar Beauty Skin Care 1 Editor Shares Her Nighttime Skincare Routine + Products I'm Obsessed With Skin Care, and This Is My Nighttime Routine 6 December 2019 by India Yaffe Image Source: Sephora As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Skin care is something I got into as a teenager; I was tired of my hormonal breakouts and jealous of girls who's skin just glowed, until I realised there was something I could do about it. I feel like I've tried so many different things at this point, and, through lots of trial and error, I've found something that works for me. I use most of my skin care products at night, and I made a small New Year's Resolution at the beginning of the year to always complete my routine before I go to bed. I enforce this by not allowing myself to physically get in to bed until my face is washed, and it's worked shockingly well. My nighttime skincare philosophy is pretty simple. I've found that, with my skin, less is more. I have combination sensitive skin, so I try not to overwhelm my complexion with too many products. I also treat my nighttime routine as an opportunity for self-care, and use a couple of masks a few times a week. It's important to note that I'm not a doctor or esthetician, just someone who wants constantly glowy, clear skin. These are the 12 products I use to get there. Related: Your Ultimate Guide to the Best Sephora Gifts of 2018 Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm Image Source: sephora.com This Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm ($34) is the first step in my routine. I like it because it really removes my makeup in a way that feels both effective and gentle. Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm $34 from sephora.com Buy Now Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser Image Source: sephora.com I'm a big believer in the double cleanse, so I follow up my first step with this classic gel-based Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser ($20). Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser $20 from sephora.com Buy Now Dr. Barbara Sturm Cleanser Image Source: sephora.com If I'm feeling fancy, I'll use this foaming Dr. Barbara Sturm Cleanser ($70). Yes it's pricey, but it feels like a cloud on your face. It's the most enjoyable cleanser I've ever used. Dr. Barbara Sturm Cleanser $70 from sephora.com Buy Now Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner Image Source: sephora.com Next comes toner, and I've been using this Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner ($45) for years. It doesn't strip my skin or make it feel tight, and I like it as a second step. Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner $45 from sephora.com Buy Now Shishedo Facial Cotton Image Source: sephora.com Ok, hear me out. The Shishedo Facial Cotton ($12) is not your drugstore cotton round, but if you have sensitive skin, or have to take off stubborn eye makeup, there's nothing better than this. Shishedo Facial Cotton $12 from sephora.com Buy Now Summer Fridays R + R Mask Image Source: sephora.com Now we're at the mask portion of the night, which I like to use two to three nights a week. My go-to right now is this Summer Fridays R + R Mask ($26, originally $52) because it has the unique distinction of being moisturising and exfoliating. Summer Fridays R + R Mask $26 from sephora.com Buy Now Glamglow Supermud Clearing Treatment Image Source: sephora.com When my skin is acting up, I reach for this Glamglow Supermud Clearing Treatment ($59). It's the most potent clay mask I've tried, and it helps clear out my clogged skin in minutes. Glamglow Supermud Clearing Treatment $59 from sephora.com Buy Now Kora Organics Noni Glow Sleeping Mask Image Source: sephora.com If I want a real glow, this Kora Organics Noni Glow Sleeping Mask ($48) is it. I apply it in place of my moisturiser, and the results the next morning are pretty incredible. Kora Organics Noni Glow Sleeping Mask $48 from sephora.com Buy Now Herbivore Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Smoothing Serum Image Source: sephora.com We are now at the serum portion of the routine, and at night I've been trying this Herbivore Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Smoothing Serum ($54). I'm at the point in my life where I need to start using retinol, but as previously stated, my skin is sensitive, so I'm starting with this plant-based retinol alternative, and right now, it's been working wonders. Herbivore Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Smoothing Serum $54 from sephora.com Buy Now Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream Image Source: sephora.com Finally, I pat some moisturiser onto my face, neck, chest, and hands. The Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream ($30) is a constant go-to. It works with every skin type and doesn't break me out. Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream $30 from sephora.com Buy Now La Mer The Moisturising Soft Cream Image Source: sephora.com When I'm feeling fancy, I reach for this La Mer The Moisturising Soft Cream ($180). It's not too thick and not too thin, and it makes my skin glow, which, as you know by now, is all I really want. La Mer The Moisturising Soft Cream $180 from sephora.com Buy Now Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Image Source: sephora.com The last step in my routine is the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask ($20). It's thick as can be and smells like berries. I apply it and wake up with soft lips; what more could you ask for? 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