So, You Slept With Your Makeup. Here’s What To Do Next

You did it. The ultimate skincare sin. The big mistake. Sleeping with your makeup on. Now, you might have your reasons for doing it, we are not judging, but your skin will. The next morning you’ll wake up to uncomfortable, stretchy, and dull skin, probably cocktailed with a couple breakouts. But, it is alright. Life is too short for a PM skincare routine sometimes. So, don’t panic and give your skin some extra with these skin replenishing skin care tips. 

Also, you should throw in your pillow case for a wash. 

#1 Double (or triple) cleanse 

Okay, it might sound that we’re attacking our skin right away, which we kind of are. Makeup will be tougher to remove the next morning, because by this time it has already sunk in your pores. Congratulations. So, use an oil-based cleansing balm first and massage it really well. If at all you feel that your makeup is not completely off, only then you may oil-cleanse, again. 

For step two, you can use your regular gentle face wash. 

Quench recommends: 

Mon Cherry Dirt Dissolving Cleansing Balm MRP: ₹699 

Matcha Better Skin Detox Gel Face Wash MRP: ₹499  

#2 Re-balance your skin

Your skin might be in a total whack post the traumatic event that has occurred, but there is nothing that A TON of hydration cannot fix. You might want to sit down for this. Grab a hydrating face mist and spritz it all over your face and neck. After it’s fully absorbed, repeat. And then again. Do this for 3-4 times, and every time you do it, you’ll notice your skin getting plumper and softer. Using a face mist calms skin inflammation and re-hydrates your skin to make up for the moisture loss. 

Quench recommends: 

Birch Please Moisturizing Face Mist MRP: ₹449 

#3 Use a calming face mask 

Based on how your skin is feeling, you can pick a face mask that caters to the issue at hand. You may also multi-mask by applying two or more face masks. If your T-zone feels congested or oily, opt for a detoxifying mask in that area and a hydrating mask everywhere else. This guide will help you pick a mask for your skin type. 

Quench Recommends: 

• Dull Skin: Mon Cherry Brightening Pink Clay Mask MRP: ₹499
• Oily Skin: Mama Cica Mud Dipping Sheet Mask For Oil Control And Clear Skin MRP: ₹149
• Dry Skin: Mesmerice Ultra Nourishing Cream Mask MRP: ₹499 

#4 Eye care for you! 

As much as your skin needs a pick-me-up, so do your eyes. Remember all the concealer you applied last night? Yep. That has sucked your under eye area dry. But, slapping on a hydrogel mask is going to undo all that damage by adding tons of hydration and reversing the dryness. All you need to do is keep it on for 10-12 minutes and you’re done! You’ll notice that your eyes look much more refreshed and awake. 

Quench Recommends: 

Bravocado Brightening Under Eye Hydrogel Mask MRP: ₹149

#5 Facial massage 

Here’s some good news for hungover skin. A simple 5-minute massage will help with lymph-drainage, promote blood circulation and give your sad, dull skin an all-over glow. You can either apply a serum, facial oil, or moisturizer all over your face and use your fingers or massage tools like Gua Sha or jade rollers. This will de-puff your face and give it that kick-start that it needs. 

#6 Sheet masking 

When your skin is calling for help, no fix is better than a sheet mask. Drenched in skin-loving and hydrating ingredients, they are like an SOS for your troubled skin. This is perfect if you’re not rushing in for office, and have the time to actually pamper your skin. Leave it on for 20 minutes and simply sit back. You can also super charge your sheet mask by rubbing an ice cube all over it. Do it for a minute, and you’ll love the after effect! 

Quench Recommends: 

Birch Please Sheet Mask For Intense Hydration MRP: ₹149 

Mon Cherry Sheet Mask For Bright And Clear Skin MRP: ₹149

#7 Skip makeup that day 

Do not add more fuel to the fire. Allow your skin to heal itself and the pores to breathe a little. Skipping makeup for the day will reduce skin irritation and dryness. 

#8 Moisturize, a lot! 

Dry and irritated skin will soak in moisture like a sponge. Treat your skin to the goodness of nourishing and skin-replenishing ingredients like avocado and rice water that go the extra mile to soothe inflamed skin and moisturize parched skin. 

 Quench Recommends: 

Bravocado Ultra Light Face & Body Cream MRP: ₹499

Now you know that hack, but contrastingly we hope that the number of times you have to follow this recovery routine is numbered! Remove. Your. Makeup.