No Excuses

It’s sort of a running joke with my family and the select few (really it’s just one but why not be a bit coy?) who are (err…” is” since we are talking in singular tense) privy to being with me during the night time hours and witness to how long it takes me to get ready for bed. Now let me clarify before your imagination runs wild and you think that getting ready for “bed” involves a Victoria Secret commercial reenactment. No instead this beauty ritual, which takes longer than getting ready in the morning, is about properly washing the day’s gunk off of my face, toning and applying the necessary specialized products- ie. serums, spot treatments and night creams/lotions. Now to some this list may seem short but each step needs to be thoughtfully executed with proper absorption time to allow for adequate penetration. Layering multiple products requires a 30 second to 1 minute “break” between each application otherwise everything becomes a mumble, jumble (as my sis in her toddler years would say). But here’s the reality, there are some nights that you are too exhausted, too tired and too bleary eyed to even fathom washing your face and doing all these steps.

Well before you hit the sack at the very least wash your face! There’s nothing that spells breakouts, loss of radiance and scary morning after than sleeping with your makeup on and thanks to the advent of towelettes this last ditch event can quickly be accomplished in mere seconds. These genius pre-soaked wipes gently remove makeup (including waterproof eye makeup), dirt and oil in one seamless swipe. Skin is refreshed and rebalanced. Better yet this water-free cleansing system, actually nourishes the skin (not like a moisturizer but better than your traditional cream/gel cleanser). Most towelettes are formulated with a hydrating ingredient like glycerin but leave skin fresh and residue-free (no oils to be found in these wipes). My top 3 favorites are Garnier Nutri-Pure Detoxifying Wet Towelettes (with antioxidants and skin soothing ingredients), Neutrogena Make-up Remover Cleansing Towelettes (packaged in a convenient air-tight box to avoid drying) and Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes (a UK favorite now available stateside).

Usage tip: Another non-negotiable time you should be washing your face? Directly after a workout! But if you’re in a rush or just need the added convenience, use these towelettes to cleanse your face of pore-clogging sweat and oils. It’s almost too easy!

The result: Freshly cleansed skin despite the fatigue or in my case no more “can you hurry up so I don’t fall asleep?”