We’ve all heard it before—sleeping in your makeup is the ultimate skincare sin. While it’s true that sleeping in your makeup is far from ideal, I actually don’t think it’s as bad as it’s made out to be. But wait…hear me out.Â
The way I see it, it isn’t sleeping in makeup that’s so bad for skin. Instead, it’s the fact that when most people sleep in their makeup, they go 24 hours without washing their face. This may sound like an unnecessary distinction, but I do think it matters! Keep reading to learn when I think it’s okay to sleep in makeup plus my favorite tip for when you’re feeling “lazy†about your skincare.
As I said, I don’t think the act of sleeping in your makeup once in a while is that detrimental. People talk about it like your makeup is harming your skin, but if this were true we wouldn’t be wearing it for 8-12 hours almost every day! You definitely want to use high-quality makeup that’s compatible with your skin type (check out my list of the best foundations for oily skin), but the ingredients in makeup aren’t harming you. I even recommend that people wear some sort of foundation makeup every single day of the year as part of their “skincare†because it provides additional sun protection.
Where I really think people really get into trouble is when they go 24 hours without cleansing their skin. This would mean you wake up, wash your face, do your makeup (or not), then go to sleep without washing your face. Regardless of whether or not you wear makeup during the day, this is definitely a no-no, and here’s why:
With that in mind, my tip is this: if you’re staying out late at night and know there’s a chance you won’t feel like doing your skincare routine once you’re home, wash your face before you head out for the evening. Even if you put makeup back on and end up sleeping in it, you’ve now removed all the oil and pollution that accumulated on your skin during the day. It’s not perfect, but your skin will be much better off the next day.Â
Doing this every once in a while isn’t going to hurt your skin in the long run, but of course, I obviously don’t suggest making a habit of it! The real downside to skipping your evening routine is that you aren’t giving your skin any serums or other products that help with recovery and regeneration. Nighttime is when our skin repairs the damage incurred during the day and also when it’s more receptive to active ingredients. Basically, not doing your skincare at night is a wasted opportunity.
Learn how to put together the perfect nighttime skincare routine.Â
Like I said, sleeping in your makeup here and there really isn’t all that detrimental, but you don’t want to make a habit of skipping your nighttime routine. If not washing your face at night is something you struggle with on a regular basis, try performing your skincare routine as soon as you get home for the day. I don’t know about you, but my motivation definitely starts to wane as I settle in for the night, and sometimes washing my face is the last thing I want to do right before bed.Â
Even if finding the motivation to wash your face isn’t something you struggle with, there may be a benefit to performing your nighttime routine earlier in the evening. We used to think that the skin’s natural repair processes took over once we were asleep, but research has shown they actually start to kick in as soon as it gets dark. By washing your face and getting serums with active ingredients on your skin earlier in the evening, you’ll be getting a little more out of them than you would if you waited. Learn more about how circadian rhythms affect your skin.
Even if you washed your face before re-applying makeup, your skin isn’t going to be looking or feeling its best after you sleep in your makeup. Here’s how to get it back in shape.
Want more tips? Here’s how to repair your skin when you’re hungover (shhhh, we won’t tell).
So there you have it, my thoughts on sleeping in makeup! I wanted to share my point of view because I feel like everyone incorrectly puts the emphasis on makeup when it should be put on going 24 hours without washing your face. I hope you found this perspective interesting and that some of these tips gave you inspiration. Finally, remember that skincare should be something that brings you joy, not stress. If you fall asleep in your makeup here and there, go easy on yourself. The reality is, not wearing sunscreen during daylight hours is way more problematic for your skin so be sure to have it on your skin from sun up to sundown, 365 days a year and make sure you’re not making these sunscreen mistakes.Â
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