it’s all too easy to forget your evening skincare and just roll into bed. But that short time you take on your nighttime routine? It can totally transform the appearance and feel of your skin.
Leave the bar soap and raccoon eyes behind. Below is a quick, all-natural 10-minute bedtime skincare routine you can really follow through on—because your skin is worth better, even after a bad day.
Night Skincare Routine Order Snapshot
Here’s your order for radiant, revitalized skin:
Step 1: Remove Makeup
Step 2: Cleanse
Step 2.5: Mask & Exfoliate (Only 2x/week)
Step 3: Toner (a.k.a. pH-balancing spray)
Step 4: Treatment Products (eye elixir, acne drops, etc.)
Step 5: Moisturizer & Serum
Step 1: Remove Your Makeup
This is a no-brainer. Even if you had on very little makeup, you have to remove it at night. Forgetting to do this clogs pores, leads to acne, and invites bacteria to rave on your face all night long.
We’re huge fans of oil-based makeup removers—those which dissolve clumpy mascara while moisturizing your skin too. Just be sure to use one followed by a cleanser.
Steer clear of makeup wipes. They dry and stretch your skin and can destroy your skin’s protective barrier.
Recommended:
with Simplicity Natural Makeup Remover – $28
Step 2: Cleanse Your Skin
Washing rinses away residue makeup, dirt, oil, and grime accumulated during the day.
Skip bar soap, please. It is too harsh on your sensitive facial skin.
Use mild, natural cleaners appropriate to your skin type.
Recommended Options:
Foaming Face Wash (Acne or Combo) – $28
Charcoal Face Bar – $24
Konjac Face Sponge – $8
Step 2.5: Masks & Exfoliators (Twice a Week Only)
Why is this Step 2.5? Because it’s not a daily affair—just 1–2 times a week max.
Exfoliating too often can do more harm than good. But when done correctly, masks and exfoliators gently strip away dead skin and nourish it with vitamins and minerals.
Ensure that you apply a product appropriate to your skin type (i.e., do not use heavy hydration if you have oily skin).
Step 3: Apply Toner
Of all the steps, this one is a doozy for your skin’s health.
Toners assist in rebalancing your skin’s pH after you cleanse, particularly because most cleansers are alkaline and can disrupt your skin’s barrier.
Apply toner while still a bit wet to allow it to penetrate better.
Pick Your Skin Type:
Acne-Prone Toner – $22
Normal + Combo Toner – $22
Pro-Age Toner – $24
Step 4: Treatment Products
Got acne spots or dark circles under the eyes? Now’s the moment to address them before locking it all in with your moisturizers.
Apply your treatment products to toned, cleansed skin to get the most out of them.
Recommended:
Blemish Drops – $28
Under Eye Elixir – $28
Step 5: Moisturizers & Serums
Moisturizing is key—particularly at night when your skin works hardest to repair and restore.
Now a bit of science: serums first, moisturizers last (unless you’re using Face Jelly or Blue Dew—see below). Serums are light and penetrate deeply, while moisturizers create a shield on the surface.
Product Pairing Guide:
Face Cream users: First Serum → Then Face Cream
Face Jelly users: First Face Jelly → Then Serum
Blue Dew users: First Blue Dew → Then Serum
Remember: start light, then go heavy.
Shop the Routine
Here’s a speedy summary of the must-haves we discussed above:
| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| Natural Makeup Remover | $28 |
| Blemish Drops | $28 |
| Under Eye Elixir | $28 |
| Foaming Face Wash (Acne or Combo) | $28 |
| Charcoal Face Bar | $24 |
| Konjac Face Sponge | $8 |
| Toners (Acne, Combo, Pro-Age) | $22–24 |
Final Thoughts
We know—life gets crazy. But by just spending 10 minutes each evening taking care of your skin, you’ll see a huge difference. Weeks later, you’ll see smoother texture, fewer blemishes, and that healthy glow we all dream about.
So tonight, forgo the crash-and-snooze. Light a candle, put on your favorite playlist, and pamper your skin. Your future self (and pillowcase) will thank you.
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