Molly Sims’ Guide to Crushing Your Nighttime Skincare Routine

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With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner, you’re going to need plenty of sleep to handle all the parties and travel coming your way—or a skincare routine that makes it look like you logged a good eight hours.

Ideally, you’ll have both—and model, actress, and entrepreneur Molly Sims agrees.

“Lately, [a routine] just helps me fall asleep faster and that’s important because to lay there for an hour is never fun,” she explains.

“I crush a nighttime routine,” she says, “it’s all about creating those little rituals.”

For Sims, that means taking a relaxing hot bath to kick off her routine. “[There’s] nothing like a good ‘ol bath with some epsom salts,” she tells us.

She explains that she follows it up with a no-nonsense skincare routine featuring products from her E! reader- and staff-loved brand, YSE Beauty. Her nighttime routine consists of treatments that help exfoliate, promote cell turnover, and hydrate the skin.

It includes her must-have Problem Solver brightening treatment, the Xtremely Rich moisturizer, and the Your Favorite exfoliating pads.

“The most important thing I do is the Problem Solver,” she shares. “It’s for wrinkles, anti-aging, evenness, and it’s my game-changer.”

To cap off her evening, Sims says to light a candle (Sims loves santal scents), turn on your heating pad (a must-have for cold winter nights), and you’re ready to drift off into sleep!

Not only does Sims know how to crush a nighttime skincare routine, but she’s also a great gift-giver. The entrepreneur shared her foolproof holiday gift ideas to help wow even the pickiest people.

The actress and philanthropist says you can never go wrong with a cute cosmetics bag—and we agree! What beauty enthusiast wouldn’t appreciate a chic way to pack all their skincare and makeup?

We know Sims loves a candle, and she thinks they make a great holiday gift or stocking stuffer too. We found one from Courteney Cox’s brand, Homecourt, that not only smells incredible but also looks beautiful on your nightstand.

And if you’re gifting someone who loves skincare, Sims’ skincare line isn’t just part of her nighttime routine—it also makes a thoughtful holiday gift for anyone who loves beauty and self-care! 

Shop Sims’ go-to nighttime routine and discover gift ideas inspired by her expert advice below.

YSE Beauty Overachiever Brightening Eye MasksAccording to Sims, these eye masks make great gifts, especially as stocking stuffers.

These hydrogel patches offer a soothing, cooling sensation while reducing puffiness and brightening the undereyes thanks to ingredients such as vitamin C and peptides.

NBCU Checkout senior editor Lily Rose is a big fan. “These are the only eyepatches that won’t slide down my face. Plus, I love how flawless my undereyes look after I take them off.”

Homecourt Candle”I love a good candle,” Sims says. It’s a gift she both loves giving and receiving.

This one from Homecourt is handpoured into a gorgeous ceramic vessel. It comes in so many delicious scents, including nerloi leaf, balsam fireplace, and mandarin basile.

Bare Home Satin Pillowcase SetApart from a good pillow, Sims suggests using a silk or satin pillowcase because of the hair and skin benefits it provides.

This one, which comes as a set of two and is available in several colors, is cool to the touch, won’t absorb your skincare, and may help prevent creases on your face.

YSE Beauty Xtremely Rich MoisturizerThe last step in Sims’ nighttime skincare routine is this thick moisturizer from her beauty brand. 

It’s infused with microalgae to help rebalance the skin’s microbiome, licorice root to brighten dark spots, and squalane to hydrate and sooth.

Terra Thread Sustainable Toiletry BagAs Sims mentioned, a cosmetic bag is a great gift for a beauty or skincare-obsessed friend. 

This one is made from durable organic cotton and is surprisingly spacious, making it ideal for any upcoming holiday travel. Choose from seven colors.

YSE Beauty The Problem Solver Brightening TreatmentSims tells us that she puts one dot of this on her face, chest, and back of her hands to combat wrinkles and uneven skin tone.

“I have bad hyperpigmentation and texture, so it was one of the first products that we developed and it’s amazing,” she shares. 

Olura Light Therapy Mask SetSims tells us that she puts one dot of this on her face, chest, and back of her hands to combat wrinkles and uneven skin tone.

“I have bad hyperpigmentation and texture, so it was one of the first products that we developed and it’s amazing,” she shares. 

YSE Beauty Your Favorite Exfoliating PadsMade with powerful PHAs, these exfoliating pads will brighten your skin and target texture to leave it feeling brand new.

According to Sims, it thoroughly exfoliates without breaking down the skin’s barrier.

Leveret Women’s Two Piece Flannel PajamasNot only are a good pair of pajamas crucial for a good night’s sleep, they also make an excellent gift!

This flannel pair will keep you warm in the winter. Since they come in both green and red, they make the perfect holiday PJs.

M.S Skincare Rose Noir Pink Himalayan Bath SaltsThe best way to wind down for the evening is with a hot bath.

These pink himalayan bath salts contain a relaxing blend of oils and smell like vetiver and black pepper.

Kare by Kalani Kare Beam Eye MaskA good eye mask is must for Sims. “It makes a huge difference in your circadian rhythm,” she raves.

This satin one, which comes in two colors, even comes with warming and cooling gels for added skincare benefits and relaxation.

Cozy Earth Women’s Short Sleeve Stretch-Knit Pajama SetNo matter if you’re getting a pair for yourself or for a friend, you won’t regret investing in these splurge-worthy pajamas from Cozy Earth. 

They’re made from ultra soft and stretchy bamboo that’s temperature regulating and comes in tons of pretty colors.

Electric Heating Pad for Back Pain and Cramps ReliefDrift away to sweet dreams with a heating pad designed to soothe stressed muscles. 

This one features an automatic shut-off after two hours. Plus, its flexible micro plush is designed to adapt to your body shape.