A night cream could be just the addition your skincare routine has been missing, and we’re here to unravel how. To start with - the concept of ‘‘beauty sleep'' is quite real; uninterrupted rest while we’re in slumber allows the skin to repair itself and reverse damage from pollutants, UV rays and more. What a night cream does at this time is seal in hydration, which could help prevent overnight moisture loss and boost skin barrier health: a focus that we’re learning is quite important. If the formula contains actives, it can even assist in speeding up skin cell regeneration, giving your skin the TLC it deserves, and leaving you with nourished and repaired skin in the morning.
Tira’s top picks for night creams this season
A good first step is to know your skin type while selecting a night cream, as a specific formula might affect the effectiveness of using the product. To cut a long story short, there are multiple types of offerings in the market - and determining what your skin needs maximises the benefits of this step.
1. Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex
Suitable for: Oily and combination skin
If having smoother and more radiant skin is your desired goal, this cult favourite could work wonders for you. The serum contains hyaluronic acid and antioxidants, which help brighten the skin which making it soft and supple.. Its lightweight texture makes it suitable for oily and combination skin as well.
2. Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Night Cream
Suitable for: Normal, dry, oily and combination
If fine lines and wrinkles are your areas of concern, we recommend giving this skincare-superstar a go. This night cream for the face contains goodies like niacinamide, peptides, and hyaluronic acid, which work together to improve skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Its hydrating formula helps to replenish moisture overnight, leaving the skin smooth and hydrated.
3. Himalaya Revitalizing Night Cream
Suitable for: Oily and combination skin
While a good night’s sleep is a happy skin essential, you could give it some extra nourishment with this herbal concoction. It is made with botanical extracts like white lily and tomato, which are rich in antioxidants and seriously help to repair damaged skin cells. The cream also provides hydration and promotes an even skin tone. Its lightweight texture makes it suitable for oily and combination skin as well.
4. Forest Essentials Jasmine & Patchouli Night Cream
Suitable for: Normal to dry skin
With the winning combination of fragrant and floral jasmine and patchouli, this luxurious cream has moisture boosting and skin soothing properties.Its rich formula helps to nourish and revitalise, providing hydration that goes deep which leaves skin feeling soft and supple after every use.
5. Shiseido Benefiance Nutriperfect Night Cream
Suitable for: Dry to and very dry
Boost the health of your skin barrier with this J-beauty bestseller, which contains ingredients like carnosine DP and the brand’s Nutriperfect Complex, which is known to help improve skin resilience, bounce and elasticity, and promote a more youthful appearance. The nourishing formula provides intense hydration and leaves the skin feeling smooth and plump.