As much as we all love getting dolled up and heading out for a night on the town with our best girlfriends, everyone has nights where sweatpants, messy bunds and a girls’ night in sounds much more appealing. If you’re on the hunt for ideas for girl’s night in that are just as relaxing as they are fun, we have you covered. Below, we share 14 girls’ night in activities—from multi-masking with face masks to trying the latest nail art design to upgrading your wardrobe—to help you enjoy your girls’ night to the fullest extent. And not only that, but they’ll also help you gear up for looking good at your next brunch or dinner. Read on for our best ideas for girls’ night in, and be sure to have tons of fun.
GIRLS’ NIGHT IN IDEA #1: TREAT YOUR SKIN TO A DOUBLE CLEANSE
During the busy work week grind, making time for twice-daily cleansing is a feat in and of itself—meaning the idea of a double cleanse might not even be on your radar. But on those nights when you and the girls stay in for a little low-key fun, you have the perfect opportunity to take part in this skin care activity.
If you don’t know what double cleansing is, we’re here to explain. Double cleansing involves first using a no-rinse cleansing option (such as towelettes or micellar water), then following up with a rinse-off cleanser. The first part of your cleansing routine will help remove dirt, makeup, and excess oils, and the second part of your cleansing routine will help remove any remaining impurities from the surface of your skin.
So, start off by using the which intensely purifies. Micellar water is powered by tiny micelles—oil molecules—that act as a magnet to lift dirt, oil, and makeup up and away from the skin, no rinsing required. All you have to do is saturate a cotton pad with the micellar water of your choice and wipe the pad across your face. Once you’re done with the first step in your double cleansing routine, reach for a rinse-off cleanser.
GIRLS’ NIGHT IN IDEA #2: WATCH A CHICK FLICK
Sometimes binging a few of your favorite chick flicks is just what you need. While we wouldn’t want to limit you to any specific genre, there’s just something about a girl power-packed chick flick that makes for the ultimate wind-down.
GIRLS’ NIGHT IN IDEA #3: DO YOUR NAILS
Chances are you don’t stop and take the time to expertly paint your nails with one of the latest nail trends often. When life gets hectic, our nails are often one of the first items on our beauty checklist to get put on the back burner. But when you have a night in with your girls, you can scope out the hottest looks and give each other a DIY manicure.
Editor’s note: One nail look we’re absolutely loving is short neon nails. Here are 5 Ways to Rock Short Neon Nails.
GIRLS’ NIGHT IN IDEA #4: PAMPER YOUR SKIN WITH MULTI-MASKING
Multi-masking is another skin care trend that you might not have time for during the week, but—as you may have guessed—a relaxing night in provides the perfect opportunity to give it a shot. This trend involves applying different masks to different areas of your face at the same time in order to address a multitude of complexion concerns. Get creative with where you apply the following face masks.
Dead skin cells can accumulate on the surface of your skin day after day, leaving it feeling rough. This face mask, enhanced with red algae extract, is formulated to help draw out the buildup of impurities, dirt, and oils and exfoliate dead skin cells from the surface of your skin.
Over time, harsh environmental factors like pollution and debris can damage skin, leaving your complexion looking dull. This face mask, enhanced with charcoal, is formulated to help draw out the buildup of impurities, dirt, and pollution and reduce the look of dull skin.
Over time, harsh cleansing can be drying and sensitizing, leaving skin uncomfortable. As a result, skin needs cleansing that is effective yet gentle. This face mask, enhanced with seaweed, is formulated to help draw out buildup of impurities, dirt, and pollution, reduce the look of imperfections, and gently cleanse stressed areas.
Daily wear and tear—makeup and improper care—can leave skin uneven with roughness and imperfections. Oftentimes, a facial cleanser isn’t enough to solve this problem. This face mask—which is formulated with yuzu lemon—helps to draw out the buildup of impurities, dirt, and pollution, shed rough, dead skin cells, clarify tone, and improve skin texture. Immediately after use, skin is left with a clean glow.
Apply your mask(s) of choice to clean, dry skin, leave on for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse off with lukewarm water.
