Do you sleep with makeup on?! No way, we all know better, right? But at one point or another, we’ve all been there – including yours truly. After a late night out, a long day at work or just plain forgetfulness, sleeping with makeup on is something we’ve all learned. But what if I told you that this age-old skin sin is now something not only trending, but encouraged? As we head into 2024, I expect we’ll see an increase in what they say are lightweight, “sleep-safe” makeup products that are “infused with skincare ingredients.” Now, are they really safe for your skin? I have thoughts!
So, what does sleep-safe makeup involve?
Tinted sunscreens have been around for a while now applied correctly, is a popular way to get both an even skin tone (from the shade the makeup gives) AND sun protection with skin-safe ingredients. So it’s no surprise that brands have started looking for ways to do just that all makeup products like this. From color-correcting balms to hydrating blushes and even skin-toning serums, it’s hard not to find interest in a beauty routine that consists entirely of potential skincare benefits.
The downside is that you can’t be sure that your skin won’t still experience reactions to prolonged wear of these products. I also think it’s important to be aware that the term “safe sleep” or some other variation may be more of a marketing tactic than a scientifically proven concept (here comes common sense!).
The reality of sleeping in makeup
We’ve all been told countless times (by myself and most of all skin care experts!) that sleeping with makeup on can cause a number of skin concerns. The thing is, the issue isn’t technically the makeup formula, but the theme duration that the makeup is on the skin without washing. When your skin is unwashed for 24 hours, it leaves a lot of oil and residue build-up that can clog your pores and lead to bumps and flare-ups. This is why it’s important to wash your face morning and night, whether you’re wearing makeup or not.
What is the good solution? As I talk about everything in the this blog post, If you wash your skin and do your routine right before you go out at night, then sleep with your makeup on, but wash it off again first thing when you wake up, and then wearing makeup for 12 hours (the same general amount of time you do during of the day) should be fine. Of course, I wouldn’t do it all the time, but this is a strategic way to do it if you think you’ll be too tired when you get home after a late night.
And of course, you should definitely use it a well-designed makeup remover cleanser!
Then, how a Skin Hiit will transform your skin!
Celebrity Esthetician & Skin Care Specialist
As an esthetician trained in cosmetic chemistry, Renée Rouleau has spent 30 years researching skin, educating her audience and building an award-winning line of products. Her hands-on experience as an esthetician and trusted skin care expert has created a real solution — products designed to nine different skin types so your face will have exactly what it needs to look and feel its best. Trusted by celebrities, editors, bloggers, and skincare enthusiasts around the world, her vast real-world knowledge and constant research is why Marie Claire calls her “the most passionate skin professional we know.”
