Ok we all know (and LOVE) that the Love Island Reunion is here! It’s the perfect excuse to pamper yourself while catching up on all the drama, romance, and recouplings. What better way to elevate your viewing experience than with a relaxing, multi-step masking routine that will leave your skin glowing as brightly as those villa lights?
Here’s how to set the tone for your girls night in for a Love Island binge!
Step 1: Set the Mood
Before you press play, set the stage for relaxation. Light a few candles, dim the lights, and pour yourself a glass of your favorite beverage—whether it’s a mocktail or a glass of rosé. Grab your comfiest blanket, and let the self-care begin!
Step 2: Start with a Clean Slate
Begin your masking routine by thoroughly cleansing your face. Use a gentle cleanser that removes any makeup, sunscreen, or impurities from the day like Pamplemousse. We also promise you you will feel like you’re on your own tropical getaway from the first pump in your palms! Always follow with a second cleanse that’s gentle enough for any skin type like the Sanita’s Sensitive Skin Cleanser.
Product Tip: This hydrating cleanser contains ingredients like aloe vera, glycerin, and beta glucan to leave your skin feeling soft and supple. These three are a must!
Step 3: Detox with a Clay Mask
Now that your skin is clean, it’s time to detox. A clay mask is perfect for drawing out impurities and excess oil, especially after the summer months when your skin might be feeling a bit congested. Apply a thin layer of the ~ oh so dreamy ~ Kalima Coconut Cream Mask from LeahLani to your face, avoiding the eye area, and let it work its magic while you dive into the latest reunion gossip.
Product Tip: Opt for a mask with kaolin or bentonite clay for a deep cleanse without over-drying your skin. That’s exactly why we can’t get enough of this powder to clay based mask!
Step 4: Rehydrate with a Hydrating Mask
After your clay mask has done its job, rinse it off and follow up with a hydrating mask. Applying Sanitas VitaRich Mask is an easy way to infuse your skin with moisture, vitamins, and antioxidants.
Product Tip: Look for a mask with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, or chamomile to soothe and plump your skin, just like this one!
Step 5: Brighten your Under Eyes
While your mask is doing its thing, pop on a correcting under eye cream to tackle any puffiness or dark circles. Glo Skin Beauty’s Hydra Bright Eye cream is great for brightening and firming the delicate skin around your eyes, so you’ll look just as refreshed as the islanders do after a night in the Hideaway.
Product Tip: Go for eye products with caffeine or vitamin C to give your under-eye area a boost of radiance. Hence, why we’re obssessed with Glo Beauty’s Eye cream!
Step 6: Seal the Deal with a Night Cream
Once you’ve removed your mask, it’s time to lock in all that goodness with a nourishing night cream. A rich, emollient moisturizer like Hydropeptide’s Power Lift will help seal in moisture, repair your skin’s barrier, and keep your skin hydrated through the night.
Product Tip: Choose a night cream like Power Lift with ceramides and peptides to support your skin’s natural repair process as you sleep.
Step 7: Lip Love
Don’t forget about your lips! Finish off your routine with a hydrating lip mask or balm to keep your pout soft and smooth. You’ll be ready for those Love Island-inspired kisses in no time with Image Ormedic Lip Complex!
Product Tip: A lip mask with shea butter or beeswax will keep your lips feeling plush and hydrated.
Voila!
After the final credits roll and the drama has settled, it’s time for some beauty sleep. All the masking in the world can’t replace the benefits of a good night’s rest. Make sure you get your eight hours, so you wake up feeling and looking your best.
With this multi-step masking routine, your skin will be glowing brighter than the Love Island villa lights. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy your skincare session while watching the reunion unfold. Who says you can’t have a little self-care while indulging in some reality TV drama?!
~ Melissa, LE
