"Glazed Donut" Skin: Nighttime Routines for Morning Glow
Let’s talk about the viral trend that’s actually good for your skin: glazed donut skin. Yes, it’s a catchy name—but behind the sweet aesthetic is a powerful skincare philosophy: deeply nourished, plump, and dewy skin that radiates health and hydration.
At Sacred Skincare, we’re all about intentional rituals that support your skin’s natural rhythm—and nighttime is your skin’s prime time for repair and renewal. Let’s walk through the science of the glow and the nighttime rituals that will help you rise and shine with radiant, “I-drink-green-juice-and-meditate” kind of skin.
WHY NIGHTTIME IS PRIME TIME FOR GLOW
While you sleep, your skin shifts into repair mode. Blood flow increases, collagen production gets a boost, and hydration levels fluctuate—making it the perfect window to layer on those ultra-nourishing products. Think of it as a sacred window for transformation.
THE GLAZED DONUT ROUTINE: SACRED SKINCARE’S STEP-BY-STEP RITUAL
1. Double Cleanse (Remove impurities + prep the canvas)
Start with a gentle oil-based cleanser to melt away makeup and SPF such as Rebel By Nature-Break it Down oil cleanser or Beauty Shaman’s-Cleansing Beauty Oil Cleanser. Follow with a balancing cleanser like our Vivant-Green Tea cleanser or Rebel by Nature- Loud & Clear cleanser, to purify without stripping.
2. Hydrating Mist (The hydration sandwich begins)
Mist your skin with something calming and mineral-rich like Beauty Shamans-Mermaid Face. This creates the ideal canvas for layering hydrating serums.
3. Targeted Serums
This is where you feed your skin. We recommend layering:
Hyaluronic Acid Serum for deep hydration (RBN Super Soaker Serum)
Niacinamide + Peptides for barrier repair
Bakuchiol or Retinol Serum for gentle overnight renewal (skip exfoliation if you’re using active treatments)
4. Rich Barrier Cream or Sleep Mask
Seal it all in with a skin-cocooning product. We love Plankton Peptide Cream from Beauty Shamans —a velvet-textured seaweed rich cream that locks in moisture and repairs overnight. For extra glow, try mixing a drop of face oil into your final layer.
BONUS TIP: HUMIDIFY YOUR BEDROOM AIR
NYC apartments can be dry, especially in colder months. A bedside humidifier supports moisture retention overnight.
SACRED TAKEAWAY: GLOW IS BUILT-IN RITUAL
You don’t need 12 steps or the newest viral product. You need consistency, hydration, and formulas that work with your skin—not against it. And we’re here for all of it. Ready to wake up glazed, not greasy? Visit our spa to get matched with your personalized nighttime routine—or shop our glow-approved essentials here.
Written by Stephanie Pfouts
Holistic Medical Esthetician, Chopra Life Coach, & Founder of Sacred Skincare — a space for inner and outer healing in NYC