Skincare has become really important to me over the past eight months and while I’d like to say that I am religious about doing an extensive night routine the truth is most nights I am rushing to get my face cleaned so that I can hop into bed and hopefully get a few hours of sleep. So unless I am wearing a full face of makeup or I have the forethought to do my full skincare routine hours before bedtime this is my current nighttime skincare routine. 
First I start with one of these facial towelettes from Pacifica. I use the Essential Makeup Removing* wipes (you can find these at Ulta) for those days when maybe I put on a little bit of tinted moisturizer and mascara but nothing else. I primarily use the Purify Coconut Water Cleansing Wipes which I have been buying for months now at Target (side note there is 5% of Pacifica items with the cartwheel app right now until 5/16/15- not sponsored just noticed when I was flipping through the app the other day.) Both of these wipes are super gentle and easily take off the day. I also love the coconut smell they both have.
Next I go in with eye cream, serum and nighttime moisturizer. The Palmetto Derma eye cream I got as a deluxe sample in one of my Goodebox’s and I have simply been using it because I have it. I like it fine but it honestly hasn’t ‘wowed’ me so I won’t be repurchasing it at $44+ so when I run out I’ll be adding in a new eye cream – any recommendations? 
After that I go in with my Lotus Wei Quiet Mind Serum* and I put this all over the face, down my neck and behind my ears. This serum smells of geranium, lemon and coriander and combined make a super relaxing sent. This serum (there is also an elixir, mist, and perfume) is a balancing serum made of flower essence. It is suppose to dissolve a busy mind, mental chatter, restless sleep, physical tension (especially neck & shoulders) and over-analyzing. I have been using it regularly for about a month now and I have been feeling more relaxed at bedtime and more rested despite Alder’s need to be nursed all night.
Lastly it is time to hydrate with my Weleda Iris Hydrating Night Cream**. I have combination skin (this cream is good for dry to combo skin) so this has been working well for me especially as the seasons change and my skin tends to get a bit drier. I love how easily is sinks into the skin and it leaves my skin soft. That being said as the seasons change and we get closer to summer my skin ends to get more on the oily side so I’ll probably be swapping this night cream out in a few weeks for a more combo to oily skin formula.
So that’s it! This is my Quick Night Skincare Routine which usually takes me all of three minutes to do. What does your nighttime skincare routine look like when you just can’t be bothered to do a full cleanse?
Giveaway
Now on to the giveaway! I have a fun box filled with Pacifica makeup and skincare items for you. I will be mailing this out myself so I am limiting this giveaway to US residents as it will be sent UPS. The giveaway will be open until 4/30/15.
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My nighttime routine is always the same: Cetaphil cleanser, Oil of Olay night cream. Done. I would love to try these products, though! The packaging is beautiful, and I’m curious about the balancing serum and eye cream. Thanks for the giveaway!
Sounds like you have a pretty solid routine! I am obsessed with Lotus Wei products and the balancing serum is great for sleep but I also like to use it when I am trying to get “in the zone” for working.
My nighttime routine is nothing, haha. I am horrible about it. I don’t ever wear makeup, but when I do, I use Burt’s Bee’s makeup remover towelettes.
It’s taken me a longtime to get into any sort of routine and while I try to do a good cleanse most of the time I just use a facial wipe!
I’ve never heard of these products, but they sound amazing. Hope I win as I’d love to give them a try! 🙂
Hope you are able to give them a try!
I’m so tired at night that I just quickly lather on some cleanser and then moisturizer (both from Origins). I almost never wear makeup, so when I actually do wear some, I totally forget, and wake up with panda eyes the next morning. Oops.
Those wipes would be awesome for camping!
Yeah agreed! I am looking forward to the deodorant wipes for camping as well. Whatever makes life easier!
Unless I workout after work I am extremely negligent on my facecare routine, but towelettes sound like an easy addition… Especially if I put it in my nightstand drawer!
It’s taken me a long time to get out of the habit of only washing after a workout and even back then half the time I didn’t. The towelettes definitely have helped me to be better about taking care of my skin!
I almost never remember/have a chance to cleanse at night but I KNOW I need to! I haven’t ever really used wipes before bc I tend to have pretty sensitive skin but am curious about the Pacifica ones. If I remember to cleanse I usually use Honey Girl cream cleanser and follow with Honey Girl Sensitive Face Cream (love love love this cream especially around my eyes). The cleanser is an oil based cleanser with seems counter intuitive but works great especially for a little makeup (I usually only wear tinted moisturizer and cream blush by 100% Pure). You must use a washcloth though! It sounds ridiculous and lame but this is often why I end up skipping cleansing all together. Just too many stops and I am usually so exhausted I just go to bed. Maybe I need to try out some wipes! Also I am sure I should be using an actual eye cream esp as I get older and with the lack of sleep as a parent!
I love oil cleansers! I use one when I wear makeup especially when I wear eye makeup – it makes everything wash off so well! I also like a gentle toner to cleanse as well because you just simple put it on a cotton pad and wipe just like a makeup wipe. I’m finding that doing something for me has been better than nothing (like I had been doing for far too long). I used to only wash my face when I took a shower and now I find even the three minute ritual to be nice for taking just a few minutes for myself.
Also now I need to check out Honey Girl!
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Thank you!
I will use a makeup wipe remover, splash my face with water, and then apply a moisturizer
Sounds like a good routine!
If I’m exhausted, I just use makeup wipes and eye cream. But I try to do my full routine every night.
I really need to get into the habit of doing my full night routine. After reading all of the comments on this post I’m feeling motivated to get back into it!
I mostly do nothing but water…which I’m sure is awful. I also use clearasil because my skin still thinks I’m a teenager. I wish the rest of my body did too!
Have you tried a facial oil? I know it sound counter intuitive and I thought it was crazy at first but facial oils can actually help balance out the pH in your skin to help reduce breakouts.
I use Cetaphil and warm water every night – that’s my full routine. 🙂
Simple and to the point 🙂
if i can’t wash my face (which is rare because that drives me nuts!) i just use a makeup remover cloth!
I need not washing my face to drive me more nuts! I just need to get in a better routine and then when I don’t do it probably will!
Face wipes are a life savor! Especially with a little one I am usually so tired at the end of the day that a good swipe followed by a splash of water and some moisturizer and then I’m off to bed!
I know aren’t they?
I juSt. Use makeup removing clothes and face lotion usually
Which ones do you like to use?
To remove makeup, I use either a face wipe or coconut oil & water on a tissue. Then I wash my face with a Vanicream bar, use witch hazel to moisten my skin before actually using vanicream moisturizer (use thicker one during the winter, thinner in the summer). Lastly I have been putting a thin layer of coconut oil on my chin to help with peeling skin and some acne (which has been working wonders!!).
I love using an oil cleanser or coconut oil to remove makeup! And Witch Hazel <3<3 - the Thayers Witch Hazel toner is fantastic
I love hearing about people’s nightly beauty routines! I am an oil cleansing girl myself, but I have never heard of the brand Pacifica before. I’m excited to enter the giveaway, maybe I’ll get to learn a little more about them through this great goody box. Cheers!
I love using an oil cleanser and it is part of my full routine (hoping to share that soon). What do you use for your oil cleansing?
A quick splash of water, a little ponds cold creme and a few quick swipes with a washcloth 🙂
Easy and to the point!
I usually use a cleansing oil to remove my makeup, then I wash my face with a cream cleanser. I follow with a light moisturizer and eye cream.
That sounds like my more in depth routine plus toner. What cleansing oil do you use?
I’m awful and I use a rotation of brands of whatever face wipes happen to be on sale at Target. I got my boyfriend addicted to face wipes while he was deployed, and now he’s usually the one that remembers to pick them up, though!
a quick scrub with water
When I am in a hurry, I just wash my face off with water and a washcloth.
I wash my face with NUDE Skincare Cleansing Jelly, slather on the Advanced Renewal Overnight Repair Mask, and fall into bed.
I wash my face with Derma e, use a astringent, and then a light moisturizer which is always on my night stand. That is pretty much it.
Which Derma E cleanser do you use?
I use the Hydrating Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid.
I use a cleansing oil first, then follow with a mild cleanser. Then, I use a toner –> serum –> facial oil and end with a cream. When I am too tired, I just cleanse once and put on the oil/cream
That sounds like my full routine!
I just wash my face with a cleansing soap. If I feel like I need some moisture, I throw on some coconut oil.
Coconut is so great for so many things!
I’m never too tired to do my full skin care routine so I always wash, apply serum and moisturizer to my face, and use an eye cream and lip balm before bed. I’m actually compulsive when it comes to taking care of my skin!
I wish I could say the same and honestly I know it’s just a choice – I could always do it but I don’t. What are some of your favorite skincare products?
My quick night time cleanse is to wash with a Mario Badescue wash and apply some Kiehl’s moisturizer. In a super hurry I use a make-up remover/face cloth.
I have been curious about the Mario Badescue wash – do you like it? I mean obviously you must because you use it but would you recommend it?
My nighttime routine is basically brushing my teeth and splashing water on my face. It is terrible, but it works for me!
If it works for you then it’s not terrible!
i always take off my makeup
I wear eye make-up most days, so I will take it off with an eye make-up remover pad. I usually just wash my face in the shower and then put a moisturizer on after.
My night time routine is usually at least 25 minutes, but sometimes I don’t have any energy or just not in a mood so this product would be a god sends
My night time routine ends up being a clean mouth and some lotion really. I need to take more time on me.
On a lazy/quick night, it would be a wipe over with Aveeno’s Positively Radiant wipes & a quick wash with their Smart Essentials Daily Detox Scrub followed by Olay’s Oil Minimizing Toner.
I always try to get a night cream of some sort on for bed no matter how much I don’t feel like doing it lol, atm it’s Aveeno’s Smart Essentials NightTime Moisture Infusion.
My night-time routine is usually just plain water and a wash cloth. I know, I need to do better 😛
When I am really tired I just use a makeup remover wipe and acne pad.
I always wash my face before going to bed but if for some reason I coukdnt I would use a makeup remover wipe. I would love to try these.
If I’m feeling extra tired or lazy, cleansing wipes are amazing. Aloe and coconut oil are loves of mine for quick moisturizing.
I really should put more effort into my night time routine since most nights it’s a quick wash and that’s it. I love Pacifica fragrances I haven’t tried any of the other product but they look like something I should look into:)
I usually use a cleansing cloth and some moisturizer.
If it’s a rough night, I’ll just take a wash cloth and some warm water and try to remove as much makeup as I can that way. I’ll then swipe some ye makeup remover and top off with some moisturizer. I don’t like skipping my clarisonic, toner and serum, but it won’t kill me every once in a while, I guess!
If I’m really low on energy I’ll just simply use a cleanser or at the very least use a makeup remover wipe.
I normally just wash my face and maybe use a little lotion.
I’m really bad. I usually just throw some acne spot cream on and go to sleep.
Soap & water
I always do a full cleanse; no matter what. And it’s either Paula’s Choice Moisture Boost Cleanser or CeraVe’s Foaming Cleanser, along with my Clarisonic
I try to use a wipe then apply a couple of essentials, like retinol.
It would usually be facial wipes ; – shaunie
Remove eye make-up with cold cream, quick wash and moisturizer
I use Tula face wash and moisturizer at night.