I Never Stuck With a Nighttime Skincare Routine Until I Discovered This Brand

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As you may be aware, I have really sensitive skin. What you may not know about me, however, is that I also suffer from insomnia. So for me, it's not enough to just have a good nighttime skincare routine: I need a full, relaxing bedtime routine in general. It's simply the number one rule for practicing good sleep hygiene. And since I'm already oversharing, I'll just say that I hate routines. Call me a typical Gemini; I don't care. It takes something really special to get me to commit to anything. That's where Moonlit Skincare comes in. My old roommate turned me on to this overnight skincare brand knowing my issues with sleep. 

Born out of the concept that night is the best time to apply skincare products, Moonlit aims to maximize the benefits of restorative sleep. In fact, it's so committed to good sleep, it doesn't only sell facial skincare products. From bath salts and bedtime tea to silk eye masks and pillowcases, Moonlit has thought of everything for creating the perfect relaxing environment to unwind before bed. I know the brand has made it easier for me to build out a bedtime routine—featuring calming tea, soothing bedside smells, topical oils, and books—that helps me get to sleep faster.

Moonlit's products are effectively soothing or cleansing and sometimes both. They're gentle enough to be layered together, too. When I pat the Midnight Shift facial oil on to my skin and slide the silk mask over my eyes, I know I'm going to sleep well and wake up looking refreshed. Want to discover the full Moonlit treatment for yourself? Keep scrolling.

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Aralyn Beaumont joinedBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing as the copy editor for branded content after a career in food media. Years of poring over intricate recipes with a fine-tooth comb and working with high-profile chefs has prepared her well for working with fashion's top brands while honoringBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's voice. Her background as a research editor makes her a finicky editor who will probably care too much about making sure all copy is as factually accurate and aligned with the house style guide as can be. Maybe it's because she's a Gemini, but her personal style is impossible to pin down: One day you'll see her in a turtleneck sweater tucked into a midi skirt with heeled boots, and the next, she'll be wearing mom jeans, a white Hanes tee, and classic Vans. At the end of the day, her style reflects her various moods. Sometimes it will be feminine and elegant, and others it will be grungy or androgynous. Certain things will always remain constant, though. She'll forever be on the hunt for the perfect pair of high-waisted jeans.