Overnight face masks

Hello my beauties!

I know that most of us have all used a face mask at least once or twice in our lifetime. I would say that a good face mask is a basic in any beauty stash. I know that my skin needs one & they ( i have soooo many )have been in my weekly beauty routine for years. Now, between the cream masks, gel masks, clay masks, peel-off masks, face patches etc. (the list is long) why add a overnight one to the lot? And what is a overnight mask & why is it good for us?

What:

Different from the thick, creamy face masks that we know and love, overnight masks are easily absorbed into your skin via a gel or lightweight cream formula.

Overnight masks are packed with active ingredients that can target specific skincare needs, like anti-ageing, moisturizing, re-charging, brightening etc.

Why:

Most skin experts will tell you that the best time for skin to re-charger is at night. Studies have shown that the skin cells replicate and reproduce during the night. So wearing a overnight mask is like giving that renewal process a little boost or a helping hand if you will. The prolonged wear time allows these masks to deeply penetrate your skin.

How:

You can use a overnight mask 1 or 2 a week. Overusing night masks could result in irritation so listen to your skin. It all depends on what your skin needs. I have had periods that I’ve used mine 3-4 times in the same week, because my skin was tired & really needed a more intense treatment than my night cream could provide.

Apply it like regular cream onto your face and neck. If its texture is very rich, apply it 30 min before your bedtime. Apply it to a clean face, like you would a regular mask. The morning after, clean of any excess products (I swipe a cotton with a good micellar lotion over my face) and apply your morning skin routine

A overnight mask has become a stable in my beauty routine. When my work load and schedule are intense &/or I’m traveling a lot, my skin really takes a hit & having a good night mask does wonders, both for my skin & my moral.

In my beauty kit, at this moment I have 3 different overnight masks:

· Clinique moisture surge .

This masks hydrates & plums, with its murumuru butter, algae & aloe water. Good if your skin is pretty balanced but it needs a little extra hydrating boost.

· Sanoflore Masque de nuit merveilleux.

I have already raved about this amazing mask in a former post. I love using this one when my skin needs a "treatment". This organic mask works best when you use it for at least 3 nights in a row. The results are just amazing.

· Laboratoires du Cap-Ferret L'ILLUMINANT

This one is new in my stash. Made with 18 plant-marine active ingredients, its organic & its absolutely stunning. I'm already fan .

Can be used as a normal mask &/or as a overnight mask, for a good glowy, skin boost

So for those who haven’t yet tried a overnight mask, I highly recommend that you give it a go. And for you lot, that are already practicing regularly these masks, what are your favourite ones? Sharing is caring :)