You're Doing it Wrong: Sleeping in Makeup

Many believe sleeping in makeup is a cardinal sin against the beauty gods. Not only can collagen-harming free radicals and airborne bacteria cling to makeup, but oil-based products can clog your pores, resulting in a breakout. While removing makeup before sleeping is ideal, let's be real: We're only human.
If a late night knocked you out or you succumbed to a tryptophan-induced food coma, you can, indeed, awake in slept-in makeup, revive your skin and still look ready for round two.

When Sleep Is Imminent: Sometimes you just know napping with makeup on is in the foreseeable future (hello, Thanksgiving!). In this case, prep your skin! Instead of oil-based foundations and formulas, opt for mineral-based products, which will let your skin breathe a tiny bit better.
When You're on the Go: There are those unfortunate times when you awake from a nap or slumber and you must carry on with the day—without the time or supplies to give yourself a thorough cleanse. It's time to channel every Carine Roitfeld editorial you ever saw and go for that sexy lived-in makeup look. Apply a little olive oil or moisturizer on a Q-tip and fix smudges under the eyes, leaving enough liner to enhance the eyes. Use a spoolie or comb to brush through clumpy lashes. Add tinted moisturizer to even out skin tone and finish things off with a tinted lip balm that you can also apply to the cheeks for a little color. If you have a face mist on hand, give yourself a hydrating spritz. Think of it as beauty triage until you get home.

When You're Ready to Restore: Awake now? Instantly remove residue products with a makeup remover then give your skin a thorough wash. Opt for a face scrub or cleanser with a gentle exfoliant. After rinsing, pat dry with a clean towel. To really unclog those pores, apply a clay mask. Once you remove the mask, replenish your skin by applying a moisturizing serum. For added measure, finish off with a hydrating sheet mask. Whether you prefer a lived-in or fresh-faced look, a deep cleanse never hurts.