Beauty sleep: buys to help you wake up glowing and refreshed
Rest easy with our pick of products to help you slumber peacefully while your body repairs itself
Sleep is one of the best tools at our disposal for healthy, youthful skin, but for the majority of us, the stresses of normal life make it increasingly difficult to get some quality shut-eye.
While we can’t claim to solve insomnia or life’s bigger issues that keep so many of us up at night, there are some clever beauty and wellness buys on the market designed to help us get to the dream state a little more effectively.
The products selected below provide some indulgent ‘me time’ at the end of your busy day and allow you to focus on your senses, which in turn can create a feeling of much-needed calm. And that might just make drifting off a little easier…
This Works Deep Sleep Body Cocoon
The principles of aromatherapy are put to good use in this pre-sleep nourishing cream. Massage the lavender, camomile and vetiver-scented cream into your hands and body before bed, and breathe. £25.00 at SpaceNK
L'Occitane Relaxing Pillow Mist
Spritz this relaxing oil’s blend of lavender, bergamot, mandarin, sweet orange and geranium on your pillows 15 minutes before retiring for the night, to create a peaceful atmosphere conducive to sleepy bliss. £22 at L’Occitane
Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil
This retinol-rich sleeping beauty buy is perfect for the sleep-deprived. Massaging the replenishing oil over a cleansed face helps promote a sense of calm, its super-powered ingredients ensure you wake up looking radiant. From £45.00 at Sephora
NEOM Happiness Candle
Did you know that being happy could help you achieve a good night's sleep? The uplifting blend of white neroli, mimosa and lemon in this candle has been expertly concocted to help you feel more positive. From £37 at Marks & Spencer
OTO 10% CBD Sleep Drops
CBD is much loved for its sleep-supporting powers, and this botanical blend delivers a calming 50mg dose with one press of the dropper. You should see a difference in the quality of your sleep after three days of taking this soothing lavender and mint mixture. £69.00 at John Lewis & Partners
Rituals The Ritual of Jing Magnesium Bath Crystals
Magnesium supplements are often taken to aid sleep. Similarly, relaxing in a magnesium-rich bath soothes tired and aching muscles, add calming lavender and sandalwood essential oils for a bedtime soak that will leave you mellow and oh-so sleepy. £16 at Rituals
The White Company Silk Piped Eye Mask
Soft silk masks are perfect for sensitive skin. They prevent night-time facial creasing and moisture loss, and they’re very gentle on the delicate eye area. The rouched elastic strap on this design provides a comfortable fit to facilitate a flawless night’s sleep. £25.00 at The White Company
Neal’s Yard Beauty Sleep Supplement
A supplement comprising a selection of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and calming herbal extracts, these capsules are designed to assist the body’s own natural night-time regenerative processes. Wake up feeling bright-eyed and refreshed. £30 at Neal’s Yard Remedies
