These night creams make skin look so much fresher
Need a new night cream but not sure where to start? That's ok; the options feel pretty endless. From luxury buys with some smart wrinkle-reducing tech to high street heroes that belie their affordable price tag, there's an option for everyone. But with so much on offer, how are you supposed to know which is the best night cream for you?
The first step to finding the best night creams is to consider your specific skin demands. Need some hydration? Want to reduce fine lines, or brighten dark spots? How about soothe sensitivity? There's an option for all of those. Here's what to look for:
For hydration...Look out for hydrating and occlusive ingredients, like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, shea butter, squalane and fatty acids.
To soothe sensitivity...Try ceramides (fatty lipids that improve barrier function), oats or allantoin.
To brighten dark spots...It's important to wear SPF in the morning daily, but you can help lessen their appearance with vitamin C, retinoids, tranexamic acid.
For reducing fine lines...a retinoid (derivatives of vitamin A, like retinol or retinal), bakuchiol and peptides.
Now for the fun part! Here, Prima's edit of the very best night creams to address a whole host of skincare concerns. Fresher, brighter, happier skin starts now.
The best night creams for every skin type
Calm+Restore Re-hydrating Night Cream
If sensitivity is a bugbear, use night time as your chance to soothe and restore. Aveeno are something of a sensitive skin authority, and this moisturiser makes light work of cooling, reducing redness and calming inflamed, tight areas. Where some moisturisers for sensitive skin are rich and heavy, this cream hydrates well, but is lightweight enough so you don't stick to your pillowcase. It uses oat extract and shea butter, which are great ingredients for delicate skin.
Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream
No7's Future Renew range features some really impressive technology featuring peptides. Peptides are great if you're looking for an 'anti-ageing' option. There are hundreds of peptides to exist, but the ones discovered by No7 here work to 'trick' the skin into a repair process that produces more collagen and other proteins. More collagen and proteins mean plumper, fresher skin, with fine lines softened. Smart.
Retinol 24 Max Night Cream
Another great option for reducing the look of fine lines, this night cream uses a type of retinoid to smooth skin. There are many types of retinoid (vitamin A derivatives that increases cell and collagen production), but this one uses Retinyl Propionate, a more gentle derivative of the vitamin. Some types of retinoids can cause irritation when used too quickly, but that's less likely with the type used here. Consistent use will see fine lines reduced, as well as brighter, firmer skin.
VinoHydra S.O.S Deep Hydration Moisturiser
Prima's beauty desk love French brand Caudalie, for its hard working and luxe feeling skincare. This moisturiser for dry skin is so beautifully rich that it makes light work of quenching thirsty areas in only one application. Not only does it moisturise the skin you can see, thanks to shea butter, hyaluronic acid and grape water, but it also hydrates deeper layers of the skin too, helping skin look plumper for longer.
Omega Water Cream
Oily skin can be dehydrated, too! If your skin has oily tendencies - or perhaps you get too hot and want something lightweight - look here. The INKEY List create exceptional skincare at purse-friendly prices. As the name suggests, this moisturiser is really fluid and lightweight, taking no time at all to absorb into the skin. Betaine and niacinamide work to balance oil production, as well as keep pores unclogged.
Vitamin C SleepSmart Overnight Resync Night Cream
While consistent SPF use will be one of the most effective things you can do to help with pigmentation, using vitamin C can help things too. This uses a gentle form of it to keep skin looking brighter and more even, helping to lessen the appearance of dark spots over time. It's rich with shea butter to also help moisturise the skin.
Pro-Collagen Night Cream
Expensive doesn't always mean better, but there's no denying that this night cream from Elemis is really special, both for its great results as well as its lovely texture. Plant extracts such as red algae give the skin an immediately plump look, while its rich texture makes it a real treat to use. It's a bit like sleep in a jar. Apply it before bed and look in the mirror when you wake up; skin looks fresh and hydrated.
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