7 BEDTIME BEAUTY BUYS

Me: 'Right, I'm 100% having an early night tonight.' Me at 3am: 'What does happen to all my lost hairbands?' Between overthinking till the early hours and my 5.55am daily alarm *shudders*, I’m one sleepless night away from getting a 'you look tired' comment. So, to help out my fellow surviving-on-caffeine comrades everywhere, I put some of the best beauty sleep buys on ASOS to the test.

The skin around your eyes is v. delicate, which is why it’s the first area to show signs of fatigue. With its rich texture, this eye cream is like a snuggly little duvet for your under-eyes. You can use it night and day and a little goes a long way. Top tip: massage in gently with your ring finger (less pressure) to help ease puffiness, too.

 

Benefit b.right It's Potent Eye Cream, £28

Full disclosure – this is on the spenny side. But if you want to invest in your skin, an A+ night cream like this is where you should start. Infused with hyaluronic acid, dragon’s blood (no mythical creatures harmed) and more, this lightweight cream is packed with hydrating and plumping essentials. I slept and awoke with softer skin. Win, win.

 

Rodial Dragon's Blood Hyaluronic Night Cream, £72

Workout and soak is my usual go-to combo when I need a deep snooze. I didn’t exercise this time (my bad), but I did swirl this into my evening bath after a long day and hello, instant home spa. Heads up, the ‘deep heat’ scent is intense, so if strong aromas aren’t your thing, maybe give this one a miss. But with botanical ingredients like juniper, Alpine lavender and the classic muscle-easing sea salt, it’s just the thing to combat those commuter aches.

 

Elemis Aching Muscle Super Soak, £38

My parched pores were feeling so blessed after this ridiculous creamy overnight mask sachet. Price-wise, it’s a total steal. Plus, it’s infused with ingredient of the moment, coconut oil, and the scent is just everything. It’s really rich so apply a little while before you go to bed so it can sink into your face, not your pillow. Oh, and tying your hair back is wise too *remembers for next time*.

 

Yes To Coconut Ultra Hydrating Moisturising Sleeping Mask, £2.99

Usually normal/dry, at the moment my skin type is best described as WTF. So with its blend of buzz-worthy exfoliating acids, I thought these might help banish the last remains of flaky so-done-with-winter skin. They sure did, but they’re pretty strong so I don’t think my skin could handle using them too often right now. I’ll be bringing these back out in summer though, for sure.

 

NIP+FAB Glycolic Fix X-treme Pads, £14.99

This range sells out at ASOS. All. The. Time. And now I can totally see why. This set has a pillow spray and an oil rollerball to apply to your pulse points for double the sleep-inducing power. Its lavender scent helped me fall asleep quicker than I ate all my chocolate bunnies this year. But, most importantly, deeply. Who’s looking fresh for brunch? This girl right here.

 

This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Talk, £22

Am I dreaming or did I just wake up with my Tulum tan back? Sadly not, but this was a pretty good start. A few drops rubbed onto a freshly cleansed pre-bed face gives you a subtle but noticeable warmth. It’s a gradual tanner, but my advice is go easy, and as with any product like this exfoliating and moisturising are non-negotiable.

 

Tan Luxe Sleep Oil Rejuvenating Gradual Miracle Tanning Oil, £34