There’s something about a Friday night that feels like an exhale. I’ve always looked forward to Fridays! Maybe it’s the quiet after a long week, maybe it’s the way the light changes in our house around sunset, or maybe it’s just the relief of knowing no one expects anything from you until Monday. There was a time when I’d hit the town on a Friday night, but these days? Friday nights look different. And you know what? That little pocket of freedom is the perfect moment for a slow, indulgent facial right at home. Nothing complicated—just moment of relaxation and unwinding from a busy week.

Here’s the thing: caring for your skin at the end of the week isn’t really about being “productive.” It’s about creating a ritual that reminds you you’re allowed to rest and feel good in your own skin. That little skin reset will last you all weekend and leave you feeling restored. Women in their forties, fifties, and sixties tell me all the time that once they started treating Friday night as a reset—rather than a crazy night out—they began to notice a difference not only in how their skin looked, but in how they felt. Softer. More grounded. Like they were finally giving themselves something they’d given to everyone else all week: attention.

A Friday night facial doesn’t need to be complicated. In fact, the more you simplify it, the more enjoyable it becomes. My suggestion is to start right after you get home from work signaling your body, it’s time to relax and unwind. Skip the alcohol, it just dehydrates your skin and typically causes redness. I promise, this will feel so much better and help you create a really healthy relaxation ritual. Light a candle, turn down the lights and create a cozy space. Start with our Foaming cleanser to wash away the week—or Cleansing Oil if your skin’s been feeling dry. If you have one of our Facial Cleansing Brushes, use that. The vibration helps the muscles in your face relax and helps to release any tension you may be carrying. Use warm water to rinse and if you have one of our microfiber cloths, use that to wipe of any excess soap. Those cleansing cloths feel like a cloud on your face, they are SO SOFT! Just like that, your whole mood can shift.

After you’ve cleansed, this is where the fun begins. People get intimidated by masks, but they’re honestly the most forgiving step in your routine. Our Enzyme masks are a dream for this kind of evening—they help lift away the week without leaving your skin tight or overdone. Put one on, and feel that tingle, you’ll know it’s working.  Wander into the kitchen to make tea or pour a glass of water with lemon. You don’t even have to sit still; it does the work for you. You’ll know it’s done when it goes cold. Give it a good rinse and wipe with a clean microfiber cloth if you have one. Here’s pro tip, always use a clean cloth in between treatments. You don’t want to transfer bacteria from the cloth back on to your face.

Next, a gentle tonic or toner preps the skin for whatever comes next. If your skin tends to feel dull by the end of the week, try our Brighten + Boost Tonic. It can bring back that little hint of radiance. If your skin’s been cranky or stressed, a calming aromatic toner like our Rosewater. It can feel like giving your face a hug. It’s funny how a simple scent—rosewater, lavender, chamomile—can settle you in ways you didn’t know you needed.

This is when your skin is truly ready to drink in whatever you give it. A serum tailored to what you’re feeling that night makes all the difference. If your skin is asking for firmness and support, reach for our Age Defense Serum with bakuchiol and antioxidant-rich oils. If you’re craving hydration, our Barrier Defense Serum with barrier-supporting ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid will feel incredible. If you’re feeling extra dry, use both! Mix two pumps of each in the palm of your hand and apply. If you’re ending the week exhausted, something with a richer texture—like our Nightly Facial Serum that softens as it melts in—it can also help you sleep!

Before you stop, consider if you need a moisturizer like our Beauty Balm with Vitamin C. If your skin is feeling dry, add a layer! The Beauty Balm will feel like one of life’s little luxuries. It’s slow, comforting, and the warm glide across your skin feels like a cue to unwind the rest of the night too.

And if you really want to take it up a notch, grab your gua sha tool and give yourself a few gentle strokes along your jaw, cheeks, and temples. It’s not about sculpting your face into something different—it’s about releasing the tension you’ve held all week without noticing. Most women don’t realize how much stress shows up in their skin until they feel it melt away.

What I love most about a Friday night facial is how it reminds you that skincare can be a joy, not another task on a long to-do list. A moment to reconnect with yourself, reset your skin, and start the weekend feeling a little softer, a little more yourself. And honestly, once you start making it a ritual, you might look forward to Fridays for more reasons than one.

xoxo
Jewels