If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that stress doesn’t care where you are—or how much you try to avoid it. Between long days packed with photoshoots, racing across the city to meetings (especially the ones with brands and PR teams), and a calendar that never seems to slow down, my skin has been the first to show signs of burnout. Dull, dry, lackluster—basically, the trifecta of please hide behind oversized sunglasses.
Even with a solid skincare routine, sometimes your complexion needs an extra hand, something beyond the everyday serums and moisturizers. Because while New York may never sleep, my skin doesn’t need to look like it’s pulling all-nighters with me.
And that’s where my newest obsession comes in: L’Occitane’s Immortelle Overnight Reset Oil-in-Serum.
Overnight Reset—Literally
I’ll admit, I was skeptical at first. The promise of waking up with radiant skin after a single night sounds almost too good to be true. But here’s the thing: it actually delivers. One pea-sized drop before bed, and by the next morning my face felt hydrated, refreshed, and noticeably brighter. The kind of glow that makes you look like you’ve been living on green juice and meditation retreats, not late-night deadlines and back-to-back shoots.
By the time I had my 7 a.m. call time, my skin looked like it had clocked a full eight hours of beauty sleep—even if my reality was closer to five. Let’s just say this serum earned a permanent spot on my nightstand.
My Morning “Cheat Code”
Of course, I like to give my skin a little extra nudge in the mornings too. Here’s my go-to combo for an instant wake-up call:
- Two ice cubes gently massaged over my face for a tightening, refreshing effect.
- Standing in front of the AC while doing it for an extra cooling boost (yes, dramatic, but effective).
- A strong cup of black coffee to fight off puffiness and inflammation from the inside out.
Pair that with the serum’s overnight magic, and suddenly the city-girl fatigue doesn’t look quite so obvious.
For maximum impact, I’ve also started adding L’Occitane’s water cleanser and moisture prep into my AM routine. Together, they create this full-circle ritual that leaves my skin not only hydrated but also ready to take on whatever chaos the day throws at me.
A Longstanding Love Affair
My relationship with L’Occitane goes way back—almost to the very beginning of my blogging journey in 2014. Back then, my must-have was their award-winning Divine Cream, a staple for anyone with normal-to-dry skin like mine. It gave me that first taste of what real skincare luxury felt like, and truthfully, I’ve been hooked ever since.
So it feels almost serendipitous that years later, they’ve introduced me to a product that fits seamlessly into the lifestyle I’m living now. It’s as if they anticipated that I’d need something quick, effective, and consistent for the pace of city life.
Why I’ll Never Let This One Go
Here’s the thing: once you find a product that truly works—not just once, but over and over again—it’s hard to let it go. The Immortelle Overnight Reset Serum has been exactly that for me. A reliable reset button that I can count on, no matter how unpredictable my schedule gets.
Forget hitting snooze in the mornings. I already have my reset, and it’s been a game changer for my skin, my confidence, and honestly, my sanity.
Because while life may be non-stop, at least my skin looks like it’s had all the time in the world to rest.
