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What about "napping" in makeup (specifically foundation)?

howaboutthis — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 21:27:57 GMT

We all know not to sleep overnight in makeup, but what about taking a nap?

I bring this up b/c today I wasn't feeling well so I laid down in bed and fell asleep for about an hour with my makeup on. Now my skin feels suffocated. I don't sleep mid-day often, but if I do I always get this clogged/suffocated feeling on my skin if I happen to fall asleep with foundation on. Then I'll break out in a day or two.

So have you ever napped in makeup? What is your experience? Do you feel that your pores clog? or that your skin can't breathe?

Re: What about ""napping"" in makeup (specifically foundation)?

PamB226 — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 21:33:24 GMT

Holy cow, just how much make-up did you have on?!

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DoneTryin — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 21:36:22 GMT

It doesn't matter whether I nap for 20 minutes or sleep for several hours with make-up on, my face feels like I need to wash & re-do the make-up. I don't really wear much, either.

Re: What about ""napping"" in makeup (specifically foundation)?

Mom2Dogs — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 21:50:07 GMT

...really? I rarely nap but I would never take off my make up just to take a nap.

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dosey — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 21:59:30 GMT

Maybe you are just getting too warm while napping because you are not in your PJs. Your face might become ""glowy"" as a result.

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maestra — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 22:24:37 GMT

I'm a world class napper and have not had a problem w/mu, but I do take off lipstick before laying down.

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Happy Elizabeth — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 22:27:03 GMT

I don't think your skin knows if you're asleep or awake.

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luvdoodles — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 22:36:16 GMT

I nap with some make-up on, no worries. If it bothers you just wash you face after your nap. Sometimes I fall asleep at night with a little make-up on when I am reading. Just change out your pillow case the next morning. Sometimes I actually look better in the morning when this happens. I don't wear much anyways.

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Desertdi — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 22:37:27 GMT

I have a sleep disorder. Sleep only a couple hours at a time, with or without makeup. Doesn't make a bit of difference what TIME I take it off and start over.

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RinaRina — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 23:15:08 GMT

This is JMHO, but I think it does matter. My face always "feels sticky" when I wake up. Today I took a nap for about 1.5 hrs. My face felt sticky and the skin was dried out AS IF I'd slept for 8 hours.

I think it's the same as sleeping overnite w/ a dirty face.

Sorry!

Re: What about ""napping"" in makeup (specifically foundation)?

Katcat1 — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 02:16:27 GMT

I never had a problem as I have also fallen asleep but I only use tinted moisturizer or a lightweight foundation that is a little heavier than the tinted moisturizer so I guess it does not make a difference & does not clog my pores.

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4doggies — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 02:19:44 GMT

I'm fanatic about clean skin and often nap with makeup on. When I get up, my face feels like it needs washing, but napping with foundation on has never caused a problem for my skin.

Re: What about ""napping"" in makeup (specifically foundation)?

Kathlen — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 02:52:51 GMT

Gee - I lay on the couch in the late afternoon (generally about 4 pm) for a nap whenever possible. I've been doing it since I retired in 2010.

Can't say I've noticed any difference.

I lay flat on my back with my head propped on a big couch pillow and my feet propped on another big pillow. Some soothing music in the background.

Very comfortable, very restful. I love my afternoon naps!

Re: What about ""napping"" in makeup (specifically foundation)?

ennui1 — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 03:18:48 GMT

On 3/27/2014 Happy Elizabeth said:
I don't think your skin knows if you're asleep or awake.

Re: What about ""napping"" in makeup (specifically foundation)?

suzyQ3 — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 03:25:51 GMT

''Do you feel that your pores clog? or that your skin can't breathe?"

Your pores aren't clogging. Your skin does not even have the ability to breathe.

There is no dynamic that is occurring while you nap for an hour that doesn't occur while you're awake.

Yes, it's always a good idea to cleanse your skin at least once a day, if not twice, but other than that, no worries.