This Is The Best Time of Day to Take a Selfie

Lauren Balsamo
Mid-afternoon is actually the worst time.

8 a.m.

Prep and Prevent
Aggressors like pollution and UV rays stress out your complexion throughout the day. The solution? Kiehl's antioxidant-packed concentrate, which keeps skin bright and smooth for eight hours.
Try: Kiehl's, Daily Reviving Concentrate, $46

10 a.m.

Snap a Selfie
At this point in the morning, your body temp peaks, increasing circulation, says NYC derm Julie Karen, MD. "That gives skin a healthy glow." If you want to snap and send, now's the time.

4 p.m.

Fatigue Alert!
Your skin can have an afternoon slump too. Since the thin skin around the eyes shows fatigue first, touch up with a multitasker like BareMinerals', which contains glycerin to reboot the delicate area.
Try: Bareminerals, BareSkin Complete Coverage Serum Concealer, $20

10 p.m.

Night Necessity
Skin's protective barrier is reduced at night - that's actually a good thing, as it more readily absorbs ingredients while you snooze. Slather on a firming sleep mask like Elizabeth Arden's.

12 a.m.

Skin's Power Hour
Between midnight and 1 a.m., skin's restorative chores are in overdrive. This hour is hardwired into our internal clocks … FYI, night owls!
Try: Elizabeth Arden, Ceramide Overnight Firming Mask, $88

This article was originally published as "Sexy Skin 24/7" in the January 2016 issue of Cosmopolitan. Click here to get the issue in the iTunes store!