Beauty Sleep Essentials for Your Nighttime Routine

Those new to nighttime routines might be asking: won’t night cream transfer onto my pillow? Enter Fresh’s overnight mask, a nighttime beauty essential designed to sink in while you sleep and leave you with a plump, refreshed complexion come morning. But the best part isn’t only the skincare benefits; taking time to treat your skin before bed can help you relax - especially when paired with a DIY facial massage. Use at night as the last step in your face care ritual and wake up with skin that feels reborn. 

Tried and tested:

“Absolutely adore this product. This makes my skin feel so plump and firm overnight just like it's supposed to. A lot of overnight masks tend to clog my pores because they are so thick and gloopy. This does not give me that problem. It truly feels like I'm feeding my skin without feeling so thick that my skin can't breathe. I have slightly obvious lines across my forehead and this reduces their appearance with one use. An absolute gem.” - Lauren, Customer Review

Skincare veterans rarely go a night without this cult-favourite serum - which boasts thousands of 5* reviews for good reason. Alongside prepping your skin for sleep, skin benefits far outweigh that of your usual nighttime serum. Packed with Hyaluronic Acid, Peptides, Vitamin E and Caffeine, its potent formula penetrates into the skin for the ultimate overnight repair - and we love. To use, massage a few drops of the serum into clean, dry skin every morning and evening. Trace a small heart shape from the centre of your face towards your ears and down the sides to your chin. Do the same with a larger heart from the middle of your forehead out to the temples, then back down the sides of your chin, applying any remaining serum to your neck. And there you have our very warming 'little heart, big heart' ritual. 

Tried and tested:

“I have received compliments on my skin since starting using this product in conjunction with other night repair products. This product is not greasy, leaves skin soft and refreshed in the morning. I use it as part of my nightly skincare routine and I am very happy with the results.” - Winnie, Customer Review 

NEST never fails to bring us scents we can fall in love with, and this classic candle is no exception. While Rosewater works to relax your senses, Himalayan Salt cleanses the air around you to create a truly reparative space. Light up while in your pre-bed bath or by your bedside to experience the spa-like sensations before you fall asleep. 

Tried and tested:

“I love the soothing, comfortable scent of Himalayan Salt and Rosewater. The distribution of scent is more extensive than most other candles I’ve used. I use this scent in the bedroom. It's mysterious and transporting.” - Michelle, Customer Review 

The first advice experts give when it comes to sleeping well is making sure you’re sleeping in a comfortable environment. Although this silk pillowcase does *that* job, those wondering whether we should apply anything on our face before we sleep can also rest easy. Causing minimal friction on the skin, your carefully curated skincare routine will be hard at work without any interruptions. And it’s not just our skin the silk helps with, but our hair. Imparting shine and minimising split ends, we use alongside their matching silk hair scrunchies for added benefits. 

Tried and tested:

“This pillowcase is lovely and has really helped with hair breakage. I would definitely recommend investing in silk wash, as this has kept my pillow in great condition.” - Lauren, Customer Review

When this cult lip treatment broke the internet a few years back, little did we know how much of a staple it would become in our beauty kits. The final step in our nighttime routines, this Laneige Lip Sleep Mask is filled with Zinc, Coffee and Quinoa Extract to promise maximum antioxidant benefits. Along with a whole host of moisturising butters, it works overtime to keep lips looking plump and soft - way beyond your morning alarm. Using the spatula provided, apply a generous layer to the lips two to three times a week and leave on overnight. After sweet dreaming, gently wipe off the excess in the morning by exfoliating or cleaning the lips. 

Tried and tested:

“The only thing I’ll put on my lips before bed. It doesn’t matter how chapped they are, I’ll always wake up with baby soft lips that feel protected all day.” - Lewis, Customer Review 

High up on our list of bath products that create sky-high bubbles is our very own Sephora Collection bubble bath. With a soothing Cotton Flower scent (and planet-friendly refill pouches), it reminds us of the joy we felt at bath times as a child. What else can we expect? Experts say improved circulation, soothed muscles and a better night’s sleep are only a handful of the benefits we might experience. As if we needed any more excuse to take a bath. 

Tried and tested:

“This bubble bath soap is very nice. The scent is very pleasant and not too strong at all. Once you get out of the bath your skin feels super soft. Your skin doesn’t come out dry and it’s very moisturising.” - Jennifer, Customer Review

When we’re making a list of beauty sleep skincare, this fan-favourite eye mask from Glow Recipe makes it every time. Infused with gentle Retinol for fine lines, Niacinamide to brighten, and Hyaluronic Acid to nourish, we smooth on before our night cream to get the most impact. Apply a pea-sized amount to your undereyes nightly after cleansing and toning, and there's no need to layer with an eye cream. The result? You'll benefit from firmer, smoother, and more awake-looking eyes by the morning. In fact, in a consumer testing panel of 24 participants, after just one week of use, 100% said their eye area felt more moisturised and dryness was less visible. We'll let the results speak for themselves!

Tried and tested:

“Love the way my skin soaks this up!!! I love the way it melts into my skin. It's very hydrating, and my overall eye appearance is amazing!! Almost halfway through my jar. It really lasts forever!” - Jen, Customer Review

Search for ways to sleep better, and you’ll be hit with countless results of pillow mists that promise your best night’s sleep. At the top of these is the top sleep pillow spray in the UK - this cult favourite from this works. Pulling through with a relaxing blend of Lavender, Vetiver and Wild Chamomile, it sends our minds to sleep the moment our head hits the pillow. Our top tip? Mist onto pyjamas and hair to surround yourself with scent. 

Tried and tested:

“Bought as a present for my adult daughter, who has difficulty sleeping, and a mini spray for myself. Spray on the pillow and the relaxing effect is instant. I’m sleeping through the night again instead of waking at 4am and staying awake for a couple of hours. Bliss!” - Hilary, Customer Review 

The clue is in the name with this ultra-soothing oil blend from Sunday Riley. From the midnight blue packaging to the matching formula, it’s one of the beauty sleep products we can’t live without - and not just for the calming Chamomile scent. With Blue Tansy for calming redness, clearing pores and brightening, expect your skin but better in a matter of weeks. Transforming from blue to clear when massaged into the skin, apply to a clean, dry face at night to reveal luminous skin tone and texture the next day. Beauty sleep at its finest. 

Tried and tested:

“This product is magnificent. It softens my skin and makes it radiant. Its divine smell is the perfect aromatherapy for sleep. My skin's appearance has improved a lot since I added Luna to my skincare routine.” - Steph, Customer Review 

Rarely do we call a REN product a dark horse, but this one. Filled with all the goodness of Sea Kelp and Magnesium, it’s our answer to feeling more refreshed in the morning. And as one of the only minerals that works best when applied topically, Magnesium makes its impact with this sea-scented body cream - and we love it. To lock in all the benefits, apply after a shower or bath under an unscented body oil. Massage a small amount over skin with long strokes from your legs upwards until fully absorbed and watch your sleep take off. 

Tried and tested:

“I’ve been using this moisturiser everyday and a little definitely goes a long way! It’s a really nice texture and you only need a small amount, so although I was worried because of the size it wouldn’t last me long, it’s actually lasting really well. I really like the smell and my skin feels so soft afterwards.” - Nathalie, Customer Review

Our recipe for the perfect night’s sleep doesn’t just involve making our bed a safe space - but our whole home. And with this bestselling essential oil diffuser from scent experts NEOM, we can do just that. Simply flip the switch and add their De-Stress blend when you come back from work, switching to their award-winning Perfect Night’s Sleep blend to see you through the night. 

Tried and tested:

“Love this diffuser. Have been after one for a while and after seeing the pictures I just had to get one. I've had it on during the day when working and at night whilst relaxing.” - Shantelle, Customer Review 

When it comes to memories, Jo Loves pulls through in ways no other scent house does. Introducing Grapefruit, Guaiac Wood, Cedarwood and Black Pepper to a deep red, hand-blown glass, we promise it’s not just the fragrance that’ll soothe your senses. Light up when the sun goes down to keep the glow going well into the night.

Tried and tested:

“A refreshing and uplifting scent that fills the whole room without being overwhelming! Excellent quality and well worth the money as Jo Loves candles burn for many hours. Beautiful packaging, too.” - Monica, Customer Review 

Soothing Lavender scent? Tick. Warming sensation? Tick. One of our must-haves in our sleep kit, these eye masks send us off to sleep in as little as 3, 2… Top tip: if you’re hoping to uplift someone you love, add these space masks to a special beauty sleep gift set along with a few of their favourite products.

Tried and tested:

“I suffer with anxiety and this can affect my sleep quite drastically. Pop this eye mask on at bed time for 15 mins and it helps to soothe and calm me with its heating sensation. On my second box and will continue to buy.” - Jennifer, Customer Review