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The ‘woke up like this’ aesthetic has been bouncing around the internet for a few years but the latest quest to make it a reality is the morning shed—a process by which content creators painstakingly take off layers of mouth tape, jaw slimming straps and hair bonnets. By literally ‘shedding’ layers to reveal a revitalised version of themselves, beauty creators are hoping to minimise their morning routines, but not everybody is happy.
Some ponder how far they should go to wake up looking perfect, while others swear by using sleep to boost their beauty routines. Ahead, we take a closer look at the trend and how you can make it work for you—without having to mummify yourself in the process.
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A quick search for the hashtag #morningshed will have fans and detractors storming your feed in equal measure. So, what’s the buzz all about? For those who are starved of some me-time in their everyday routines, the morning shed trend is a way to multitask while you sleep, saving precious minutes in the AM. However, an equally vocal force is questioning the arbitrary pressure of waking up feeling like an impossible version of yourself.
While the underlying principle behind the morning shed trend does hold merit, perhaps the answer needn’t lie in an all-or-nothing approach. By taking out any accoutrements that may cause discomfort in your sleep and instead prioritising products that work with you, it is possible to maximise your beauty routine as you snooze. Here’s how.
The first step towards waking up feeling like the best version of you? Ensuring that your sleep isn’t constricted by contraptions that prevent you from sleeping comfortably. Instead, you will want to prioritise products, formulas and lotions that have a proven history of working for your skin type and its specific needs. Here’s an easy checklist to get you started:
If you are looking to tap into the satisfying feeling of peeling off a mask after you wake up, it is ideal to opt for leave-in formulas that have been crafted for overnight use. On a cleansed and toned face, apply a thin and even layer of the face mask and allow it time to seep in to avoid product residue on pillows.
Looking to kick your anti-acne squad into high gear as you sleep? It is time to welcome acne patches into your nighttime routine. While you may not be able to enjoy uninterrupted usage during the day, the eight hours of sleep that you clock in at night is ideal for the patches to get to work on minimising acne-causing bacteria.
As tempting as it may seem to swipe on a lip patch overnight, a hydrating lip mask makes for a convenient option that won’t slip off as you toss and turn through the night. When used twice or thrice a week, lip masks make for an easy upgrade from a lip balm to deliver lasting softness the next day.
The night is your skin’s favourite time to hit reset and it comes as little surprise that a host of products have been designed to leverage this period of restorative rejuvenation. Make room in your PM routine for night-specific eye creams and under-eye patches that will help you wake up with brighter, refreshed eyes.
With every area of your face being treated to some TLC, your nails will undoubtedly want to get in on the action. After a day of relentless tapping and scrolling, treat them to some indulgent care by applying a thin layer of cuticle
oil before going to bed for optimal absorption and hydration.
Not a fan of leaving oils on overnight? A new era of mess-free all-night haircare creams are charging to your rescue. Designed to transform your strands as you sleep, these leave-in formulas work on providing maximum hydration and nourishment to your hair. By negating the need for a rinse-out the next morning, get ready to wake up to softer, silkier hair that requires minimal attention in your getting-ready routine.
A quick search for the hashtag #morningshed will have fans and detractors storming your feed in equal measure. So, what’s the buzz all about? For those who are starved of some me-time in their everyday routines, the morning shed trend is a way to multitask while you sleep, saving precious minutes in the AM. However, an equally vocal force is questioning the arbitrary pressure of waking up feeling like an impossible version of yourself.
While the underlying principle behind the morning shed trend does hold merit, perhaps the answer needn’t lie in an all-or-nothing approach. By taking out any accoutrements that may cause discomfort in your sleep and instead prioritising products that work with you, it is possible to maximise your beauty routine as you snooze. Here’s how.
The first step towards waking up feeling like the best version of you? Ensuring that your sleep isn’t constricted by contraptions that prevent you from sleeping comfortably. Instead, you will want to prioritise products, formulas and lotions that have a proven history of working for your skin type and its specific needs. Here’s an easy checklist to get you started:
If you are looking to tap into the satisfying feeling of peeling off a mask after you wake up, it is ideal to opt for leave-in formulas that have been crafted for overnight use. On a cleansed and toned face, apply a thin and even layer of the face mask and allow it time to seep in to avoid product residue on pillows.
Looking to kick your anti-acne squad into high gear as you sleep? It is time to welcome acne patches into your nighttime routine. While you may not be able to enjoy uninterrupted usage during the day, the eight hours of sleep that you clock in at night is ideal for the patches to get to work on minimising acne-causing bacteria.
As tempting as it may seem to swipe on a lip patch overnight, a hydrating lip mask makes for a convenient option that won’t slip off as you toss and turn through the night. When used twice or thrice a week, lip masks make for an easy upgrade from a lip balm to deliver lasting softness the next day.
The night is your skin’s favourite time to hit reset and it comes as little surprise that a host of products have been designed to leverage this period of restorative rejuvenation. Make room in your PM routine for night-specific eye creams and under-eye patches that will help you wake up with brighter, refreshed eyes.
With every area of your face being treated to some TLC, your nails will undoubtedly want to get in on the action. After a day of relentless tapping and scrolling, treat them to some indulgent care by applying a thin layer of cuticle
oil before going to bed for optimal absorption and hydration.
Not a fan of leaving oils on overnight? A new era of mess-free all-night haircare creams are charging to your rescue. Designed to transform your strands as you sleep, these leave-in formulas work on providing maximum hydration and nourishment to your hair. By negating the need for a rinse-out the next morning, get ready to wake up to softer, silkier hair that requires minimal attention in your getting-ready routine.
A quick search for the hashtag #morningshed will have fans and detractors storming your feed in equal measure. So, what’s the buzz all about? For those who are starved of some me-time in their everyday routines, the morning shed trend is a way to multitask while you sleep, saving precious minutes in the AM. However, an equally vocal force is questioning the arbitrary pressure of waking up feeling like an impossible version of yourself.
While the underlying principle behind the morning shed trend does hold merit, perhaps the answer needn’t lie in an all-or-nothing approach. By taking out any accoutrements that may cause discomfort in your sleep and instead prioritising products that work with you, it is possible to maximise your beauty routine as you snooze. Here’s how.
The first step towards waking up feeling like the best version of you? Ensuring that your sleep isn’t constricted by contraptions that prevent you from sleeping comfortably. Instead, you will want to prioritise products, formulas and lotions that have a proven history of working for your skin type and its specific needs. Here’s an easy checklist to get you started:
If you are looking to tap into the satisfying feeling of peeling off a mask after you wake up, it is ideal to opt for leave-in formulas that have been crafted for overnight use. On a cleansed and toned face, apply a thin and even layer of the face mask and allow it time to seep in to avoid product residue on pillows.
Looking to kick your anti-acne squad into high gear as you sleep? It is time to welcome acne patches into your nighttime routine. While you may not be able to enjoy uninterrupted usage during the day, the eight hours of sleep that you clock in at night is ideal for the patches to get to work on minimising acne-causing bacteria.
As tempting as it may seem to swipe on a lip patch overnight, a hydrating lip mask makes for a convenient option that won’t slip off as you toss and turn through the night. When used twice or thrice a week, lip masks make for an easy upgrade from a lip balm to deliver lasting softness the next day.
The night is your skin’s favourite time to hit reset and it comes as little surprise that a host of products have been designed to leverage this period of restorative rejuvenation. Make room in your PM routine for night-specific eye creams and under-eye patches that will help you wake up with brighter, refreshed eyes.
With every area of your face being treated to some TLC, your nails will undoubtedly want to get in on the action. After a day of relentless tapping and scrolling, treat them to some indulgent care by applying a thin layer of cuticle
oil before going to bed for optimal absorption and hydration.
Not a fan of leaving oils on overnight? A new era of mess-free all-night haircare creams are charging to your rescue. Designed to transform your strands as you sleep, these leave-in formulas work on providing maximum hydration and nourishment to your hair. By negating the need for a rinse-out the next morning, get ready to wake up to softer, silkier hair that requires minimal attention in your getting-ready routine.
