Why you should never sleep in your makeup

Keep reading to find out what happens to your skin when you don’t remove makeup before bed—and get a few product recommendations too.

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Your face is dirty. Anything other than nighttime skincare, such as makeup or dirt from the day, will create the perfect surface for bacteria to cause breakouts.

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Premature aging

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Dry skin

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Honestly? No. Even one night of sleeping in makeup can set your skin back.

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Why you should never sleep in your makeup

Keep reading to find out what happens to your skin when you don’t remove makeup before bed—and get a few product recommendations too.

Your face is dirty. Anything other than nighttime skincare, such as makeup or dirt from the day, will create the perfect surface for bacteria to cause breakouts.

Acne

Premature aging

Sleeping in makeup can cause inflammation overnight—which not only shows up as breakouts but in the form of fine lines and wrinkles.

Dry skin

Honestly? No. Even one night of sleeping in makeup can set your skin back.

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