10 Beauty Essentials That Are Perfect for Your Next Sleepover
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1/12The preparation. The excitement. Chances are, you can still recall your first slumber party, along with the many memories created at those to follow. After all, as a rite of passage for most young girls, it was your first real chance to show off your hosting – and socializing – skills (and, if you got everything right, to lock down what would be your friend group for years to come).
Now that you’re older, bring it back (even better!) by inviting everyone over for all of the sleepover staples (popcorn? check!), along with these “big girl” additions for a night of beauty and bonding you’ll never forget.
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2/12Josie Maran Bear Naked Wipes
Start the night off with a clean slate (without having to share a sink or worry about water getting everywhere) thanks to these paraben-free wipes from Josie Maran. They’re formulated with moisturizing ingredients (such as argan oil and aloe vera) as to not irritate the skin, and each pack comes with 30 wipes so there should be plenty to go around.
Josie Maran Bear Naked Wipes, $12 at josiemarancosmetics.com
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3/12Yes To Grapefruit 5 ct Pore Minimizing Facial Mask Treatment
Get the party going (or shall we say glowing?) with mini facials. Neatly (and thinly) stacked in each of these compact boxes from Yes To’s Grapefruit line are five pore-refining, vitamin C-packed paper masks for all of your friends’ skin-perfecting (and funny-picture-taking) needs.
Yes To Grapefruit 5 ct Pore Minimizing Facial Mask Treatment, $15.99 at target.com
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4/12Karuna Hydrating + Hand Mask
Once they’re done refining their faces, have them move matters to their hands (they’re actually more sensitive than other parts of the body and therefore often show the first signs of skin damage). These luxurious mitts from Karuna are lined with hyaluronic acid, peptides, and vitamins for restoring, moisturizing, and helping even skin tone. Apply them post-snack and keep them on while watching a movie to reveal replenished skin once it’s over.
Karuna Hydrating + Hand Mask, $9.50 at sephora.com
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5/12PediSpa Gentle Exfoliating Foot Mask
Further enhance the relaxation (and moisturization) with these exfoliating slippers from PediSpa, which are saturated in a solution made with chamomile and botanical foot extracts for smoother feet after just one use.
PediSpa Gentle Exfoliating Foot Mask, $9.99 at target.com
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6/12Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber De-Tox De-Puffing Eye-Cubes
Skip the usual cucumber and impress your guests with these cool (literally) “eye-cubes” from Peter Thomas Roth. The green liquid, formulated with cucumbers, chamomile, aloe, and caffeine (among other ingredients) can be kept frozen and applied to the under-eye area in a circular motion to de-puff and re-energize.
Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber De-Tox De-Puffing Eye-Cubes, $50 at sephora.com
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7/12Colgate Wisp Coolmint Mini Brush Plus Whitening
No toothbrush? No problem (thanks to these mini mouth-savers from Colgate). Each pack comes equipped with four brushes for cleaning – and whitening – teeth, plus toothpicks for getting to the root of any junk food come bedtime.
Colgate Wisp Coolmint Mini Brush Plus Whitening, $4.15 at walmart.com
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8/12Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips
Let the deep cleaning continue with these beloved pore strips from Biore. Just wet, stick, dry, and remove to reveal a smoother, unclogged surface. (While these are shaped for the nose, the brand also sells combo packs for targeting other areas of the face.)
Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips, $6.02 at walmart.com
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9/12__ Incoco Nail Polish Appliques__
Incorporate the sleepover must-have that is the mani/pedi — without having to worry about a huge mess or long drying times — with Incoco’s wide range of DIY nail appliques. Made from real nail polish, each strip comes complete with a variety of sizes for getting the fit just right. Then just file excess length off and you’re good to go.
Incoco Nail Polish Appliques, $7.99 each at incoco.com
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10/12Amika Perk UpDry Shampoo and Conditioner
Keep a few cans of these magic potions from Amika on hand in case anyone needs a little pick (or shall we say perk?)-me-up. Especially great if going out for a while before the slumber party kicks into gear, the formulas take the place of a time-consuming shower – just a few spritzes (and some light massaging) at the roots and everyone will be out the door in no time.
Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo ($22) and Conditioner ($24), sephora.com
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11/12__Stunning Braids Hair How-to__
Last, but certainly not least, recreate the “hair chains” of earlier days (with a sophisticated twist) by challenging guests to create braids on themselves or each other using this easy (and fun!) how-to book, complete with step-by-step instructions and photos for creating up to 25 different styles (bonus points if you have guests vote for their favorites at the end).
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