Beauty Sleep & Beyond: How to wake up looking and feeling refreshed

We all know the phrase ‘beauty sleep’, but let’s be honest - some mornings, it feels like sleep forgot to do its job. You wake up with dry skin, puffy eyes, and hair that looks like it’s been in a battle overnight.

The secret? It’s not just about getting your eight hours, it’s about setting yourself up for success before your head even hits the pillow. 

If you’re tired of waking up looking (and feeling) exhausted, here’s how to turn your night-time routine into the ultimate beauty reset, with zero effort while you sleep. 

Set the scene for deep sleep

A good night’s rest starts with your environment. If you’re tossing and turning, waking up groggy, or struggling to switch off, small tweaks can make all the difference. 

• Scent is powerful. A few sprays of a lavender-based pillow mist can work wonders in helping your mind unwind before bed. It’s one of those little rituals that instantly makes bedtime feel like a self-care moment. 

• Weighted, satin, or blackout sleep masks aren’t just a cute accessory. They block out light, helping you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. Plus, satin won’t tug on your skin and will protect your hair. 

• A relaxing bath or shower before bed isn’t just about feeling clean, it helps lower your body temperature, signalling to your brain that it’s time to wind down. Add a few drops of a calming essential oil-infused bath soak, and you’ve got yourself a spa moment before bed.

(Psst… the Sleep Better Box Box has everything you need to create this dreamy set up) 

Overnight skin and hair saviours

While you’re in dreamland, your skin and hair are in repair mode - which means this is the perfect time to give them a little extra love. 

• Ditch the cotton pillowcase. Satin ones are game-changers for both skin and hair, reducing friction (aka, no more waking up with frizz or creases on your faces). 

• An overnight hydration treatment will work its magic while you sleep. Think of a rich, but non-greasy formula that deeply nourishes so you wake up with plump, glowing skin. 

• Tired, puffy eyes? A self-heating eye mask before bed can feel like an instant de-stress button, perfect for those nights when you’ve been staring at screens all day. 

Again, the Sleep Better Box has all of this in one place so you don’t have to spend time hunting down the best products. 

Final Touch: the little extras that make a difference 

If you love a good night-time ritual, adding a few extra steps can help your body fully relax. 

• A pulse point rollerball with calming essential oils is a quick, effortless way to signal “it’s time to wind down.” Roll it onto your wrists and temples, take a deep breath, and let the scent do the work. 

• A candle before bed (just make sure to blow it out before you sleep!) sets the mood and helps your brain associate certain scents with relaxation. 

• A warm herbal tea, a book, or even just five minutes away from screens before bed can make drifting off so much easier. 

The easy way to get it all in one go

If you want to wake up feeling refreshed without the guesswork, the Sleep Better Box has everything you need in one curated edit. From overnight skin saviours to relaxation must-haves, it’s the ultimate kit for actually making beauty sleep live up to its name.