5-Minute Nighttime Skincare Routine (for when you literally can't even)

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Picture it: you've had a long busy day, get home extremely late and all you want is your bed. We've all been there right?! The last thing you want to do is take your makeup off, wash your face, shower/change your clothes - it's exhausting just thinking about it! But you know better than sleeping in your makeup and know how important it is to keep with your skincare routine so you do it anyway... Although you wish you could skip a step, or get it done faster right? These products and simple tips will help maintain your skin, get it glowing AND get you to sleep faster on the days that you literally can't even:

1. Use a natural makeup remover

I've been using the Equate Fragrance Free Makeup Remover Towelettes for a few weeks straight now and they work so, so well! Some removers don't get all of your makeup off, require more than one towelette or are harsh on your face - sensitive skin or not. They're extremely easy to use and they're so affordable - they also come 40 in a pack!

The packaging is super convenient too - it has an easy open/close flap that keeps the towelettes from drying out and it's even great for traveling since the pack is easy open-close and compact enough to fit in your bag.

Sleeping in your makeup is the biggest no-no EVER, that much we all know! It really is so bad for your skin and especially your eyes to keep your makeup on overnight. No matter how tired you are! Luckily these Equate Makeup Removers remove every last bit of makeup and you don't have to worry about scrubbing too hard, using a second product or taking too much time to get coats of waterproof mascara off. ;)

I found the Equate Beauty Fragrance Free Makeup Remover Towelettes in the cosmetic section with the other facial cleansers at my local Walmart, which makes it so convenient to pick them up! They're also made with essential oils (bless!) and 99% natural ingredients. Removing your makeup and cleaning your skin in one simple step (that honestly, you could do right from your bed after that longggg day!) is everything when you're half asleep. You ladies know what I mean! These makeup removers are awesome - I love that they're fragrance free and even on my sensitive skin, they feel great and leave my skin super clean and clear. I've tried a ton of makeup removing towelettes, liquids, balms, etc. and these towelettes are the lightest on my skin.

It's especially important to have something that isn't too harsh around your eyes since that skin is much thinner, and no one wants eye wrinkles in the future! Hard scrubbing (to remove eye makeup) and tugging/pulling can cause them, and thankfully with these makeup remover towelettes none of that is necessary. Makeup comes off with ease, no matter how waterproof it may be! That's one of the main things I look for in a great skincare product and finally I've found a brand that does just that.

2. Cleanse and Exfoliate in one

It may take a little extra time, but your skin will thank you come morning and you'll feel so refreshed! I love cleansing my skin, but in an effort to eliminate a ton of products on those super late nights, find a 2-in-1 that works for you and your skin type.

3. Always moisturize

Your tomorrow skin will thank you, and your future skin will thank you more. This is the one step, aside from removing your makeup, that you just cannot skip! In the winter, you're hydrating against dryness and in the summer you're hydrating from being in the sun. No matter what and when, always moisturize! Keep your favorite cream by your bed so you can apply it from bed. Then you really have no excuse! Ha!

4. Try an overnight mask

If all else fails, remove your makeup and apply an overnight face mask. It doesn't have to be every night, but on those long days that you can't bear to get out every step's product to your normal routine (due to your eyes closing before you reach your sheets...) this is a great option! Your skin works to repair itself overnight, and giving it some extra TLC overnight will help a ton. Preferably it'll be an intensive and/or hydrating mask, that way in the morning you feel and look glowy and refreshed.

What's in your must-have beauty routine even on the longest of days? Don't forget to try out the Equate Fragrance Free Makeup Remover Towelettes, available at Walmart, for additional ease even on the latest of nights! XOXO -A