Night Creams

What’s the difference between day and night creams?

The main difference between day and night moisturising creams lies in their purpose and formula. Day creams are designed to protect the skin from environmental damage and maintain hydration, whereas night creams also focus on repairing and revitalising the skin while you sleep, containing specific ingredients for this purpose. They may also include photosensitive ingredients such as exfoliating acids (AHAs or BHAs), which are recommended for evening use.

However, if you prefer a simple facial routine without specific treatments, you can always opt for a thicker day cream in the evening and leave lighter textures for your morning routine.

Why moisturise your skin while you sleep? · Benefits of night moisturisers

It's always a good idea to add a night cream to your evening routine. Night moisturisers offer a whole host of benefits: they help regenerate the skin, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and are particularly good at restoring skin radiance. They also strengthen the skin barrier, protecting against premature ageing and environmental damage.

As you can see, night creams don't just keep your skin hydrated while you sleep, they nourish it so you wake up looking radiant.

Best night creams for oily or combination skin

The Retinol 0.1 Cream· COSRX

Miracle Youth Cream · Village 11

Top 3 night moisturisers for sensitive skin

Midnight Blue Calming Cream · Klairs

Deep In A Barrier Cream · Sioris

Phyto Plump Collagen Night Cream · Mizon

Which ingredients should be in your night cream based on your skin type?

Collagen: common in Korean night creams for mature skin.

Glycolic Acid (AHA): very effective at exfoliating and improving skin texture. Recommended for oily, combination or dull skin.

Niacinamide: ideal for pimples due to its amazing sebum-regulating properties.

Centella asiatica: great for sensitive skin or redness.