Is a sleeping mask different from a night cream?

A sleeping mask is usually applied in a thicker layer to boost comfort overnight. Some creams can do both jobs depending on how much you use.

Can I use a cica sleeping mask every night?

If the formula is fragrance-free and designed for sensitive skin, yes—use a thin layer on normal nights and a thicker layer when skin feels reactive.

Will a sleeping mask clog pores?

Choose breathable, non-greasy textures with barrier-supportive ingredients like squalane and ceramides. Patch test if your skin is reactive.

Can I layer it with retinoids or acids?

Alternate nights to keep the barrier calm. Avoid stacking strong actives under a thick mask layer.

Main Character Glow, Minus Irritation: A Sensitive-Skin Routine

Short answer: To get glow without redness, keep it fragrance-free, barrier-first, and minimal. Use soothing ingredients (centella asiatica , panthenol, ceramides, squalane) and swap heavy stacks for one product that can multitask—like an overnight mask that doubles as a moisturizer. Learn the basics in our guide: Barrier Repair 101.

Key takeaways

Gentle > aggressive: fewer steps, barrier-supporting textures
Avoid fragrance and strong actives when skin is reactive
One multitasker = less irritation, more consistency

Why “glow” can backfire on sensitive skin

Layering fragrance, exfoliating acids, and heavy occlusives can leave reactive skin flushed and tight. A barrier-first approach focuses on calming hydration and breathable textures so radiance comes from comfort, not from actives overdrive.

Fragrance-free formulas
Barrier helpers: centella asiatica (cica), panthenol, ceramides, squalane
Flexible textures: creamy, breathable, non-greasy layers

The barrier-first AM plan

Gentle cleanse (no stripping foams).
Light hydration (toner/essence if you use one).
Moisturize for calm + comfort
Apply a thin layer of Vacation Skin Overnight Mask + Moisturizer. It’s a great face moisturizer for sensitive skin that cushions without greasiness.
SPF 30+ (fragrance-free).
Soft-focus glow tip: tap a tiny second layer of moisturizer onto cheekbones for a lit-from-within finish.

The barrier-first PM plan

Cleanse to remove SPF, sweat, and city stressors.
Optional calm layer (panthenol or centella serum if you use one).
Overnight recovery
Smooth on a generous layer of Vacation Skin as your final step. It’s a face moisturizer for sensitive skin that also acts as an overnight mask for redness—so you wake up more even and comfortable.

K-beauty texture, Canadian climate

Our texture philosophy is inspired by K-beauty—cushiony, breathable, and gentle—then tuned for Canadian climate shifts (indoor heat, wind, low humidity). That’s why we lean on centella asiatica, panthenol, ceramides, and squalane for steady comfort. Read more about soothing textures in our Shea Butter guide.

Ingredients that give radiance without the sting

Centella asiatica (cica): helps calm visible redness
Panthenol (B5): adds cushiony hydration
Ceramides: reinforce the moisture barrier
Squalane + shea butter: lightweight nourishment and a soft satin finish

Keep it simple, glow longer

The quickest way to a calm, luminous look? Fewer, smarter steps you can repeat daily. Your barrier will thank you—and your glow will last.

K-beauty inspiration, Canadian climate

Our texture philosophy borrows from K-beauty’s gentle, cushiony feel—then adapts it for the Canadian climate shift (hello, dry indoor heat). That’s why we lean on centella asiatica, panthenol, ceramides, and squalane for calm, long-wearing comfort without heaviness. Read more about cica’s benefits in our ingredient deep-dive .