Everyone has busy weeks that require a fair amount of recovery. With Halloween weekend came three parties, all of which were amazing. However, after several days of only a few hours sleep and a hangover resembling the movie "Drumline", I needed something to help me bounce back. Here is my routine for a recovery night.
First, I like to take a bath to unwind. There's nothing better than sinking into a warm bath to help you get into a relaxing frame of mind. I love using LUSH products, and that night I used the Twilight Bath Bomb. It's such a fun product that has very fine glitter and turns the water a light purple. Also the lavender scent is perfect for relaxation!
After the bath I like slathering myself in some body lotion. I used Twilight Woods (see a theme here?) by Bath and Body Works. This lotion has a light, fresh scent with hints of berry. Next time you're in Bath and Body Works, definitely give it a sniff!
With all of the makeup I was wearing over the weekend, my skin was a little clogged and had a very minor breakout. I used the Origins Clear Improvements Mask to help with this. It's brilliant at drawing out all that nasty stuff in my pores without drying me out. It is a charcoal mask, so it definitely doesn't smell the best, but it gets the job done.
Sticking with the skincare, I then went in with my Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate. This has been part of my daily nighttime skincare routine, but I used an extra drop or two to make sure my skin was on the road to recovery. Don't be afraid my combination/oily skin girls! I'm on the same boat you all are and this does not break me out. It really has changed my skin for the better.
I end my skincare routine with my moisturizer which is currently the Korres Pomegranate Balancing Gel Moisturiser. I was on the hunt for this product for so long and it does not disappoint. It is a gel texture that gives me the perfect amount of moisture without exacerbating my combination skin woes.
I ended the recovery night with some tea, Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, and cuddles with my dog Morse.
What is your recovery night routine? Let me know in the comments!
Until next time,
Rachel
Lovely photos and I love the title of this post, every night is a recovery night for me!
ReplyDeleteFor me its getting the house clean, fresh bed sheets, bath, mask, hot choc and a good tv series and candles!!
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Oh my god, I totally agree with cleaning. There's something so nice about relaxing in your bed right after you've washed the sheets.
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