There is just a little bit of truth to the concept of 'beauty sleep'. At night while you are resting your skin is hard at work absorbing the ingredients from your carefully applied skincare products. And at night there aren't the environmental stressors like pollution and sun damage at play that affect your skin during the day. There are also some ingredients that just work better at night due to sun sensitivity, like retinol, that breaks down when exposed to light.
While there is no one size-fits-all routine, there are a few very smart products that you can add to level up your routine, and they are dermatologist approved.
Clean Start
Is Clinical Cleansing Complex, $72
A great night-time routine starts with a good cleanser. Is Clinical Cleansing Complex has been formulated with active antioxidants and gentle exfoliating ingredients such as sugarcane extract that will gently cleanse and brighten skin leaving it prepped and ready for your night-time skincare.
The Hard Worker
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6, $121
This resurfacing night serum actively boosts cell turnover that works to soften fine lines, reduce pigmentation and even skin tone and texture. This is an effective vitamin A cream with a great formula," says consultant dermatologist and a Prevention The Best of Beauty Awards 2022 judge Dr Eleni Yiasemides.
Acid Dreams
Asap Liquid Platinum, $50.70
This nightly exfoliating treatment works overnight to give you a more refined skin tone thanks to the powerful AHA complex that includes superstar ingredient glycolic acid. It effectively combats pigmentation, brightens and also strengthens the skin barrier, all while you snooze.
Firming Things Up
Natio Ageless Extra Firming Night Cream, $22.95
A great budget option this gentle cream works to nourish your skin while you sleep. Packed with skin friendly ingredients like rosehip and other plant oils it will leave your skin firm and supple when you wake.
Giving Clarity
Trinny London Overnight Clarity, $118
We love that this serum not only works on fine lines and wrinkles but also clarifies to prevent any breakouts. "This is a good all-rounder night cream with key active ingredients including retinol and niacinamide,” says Dr Yiasemides. Plus, it's refillable and we love that.
Bye, Bye Tired Skin
Dr LeWinn’s Ultra R4 Collagen Surge Overnight Sleep Mask, $74.95
If your skin needs a little bit of extra TLC, this is the product to try. Cleverly formulated with a dual delivery system that contains a peptide serum on the one side and a collagen serum on the other, it acts like a 'cellular alarm clock' to wake up tired skin by working on signs of puffiness, tone and fine lines and wrinkles.
Work On The Eyes
RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream, $34.99
We love the effectiveness of this daily eye cream that is formulated with retinol but gentle enough to use on the delicate eye area. It targets puffiness, dark circles and wrinkles without causing irritation or breaking the bank.
Get Tech Savvy
Ellodi LED Light Therapy Mask, $499.99
All you need is 10 minutes, three times a week, for this LED light therapy mask to work it's magic for a brighter and smoother complexion. It cleverly uses a combo of blue light (that fights bacterial growth) and blue light (that boosts collagen production) to fight pigmentation and improve skin health. "There is lots of research that shows these devices have benefits for acne, rosacea and general facial rejuvenation", says to Dr Yiasemides.
Love Your Lips
Burts Bees Overnight Intensive Lip Treatment, $12.99
And lastly, don't forget about your lips! Packed with ceramides this lip treatment works on repairing your lips' natural barrier, so they are soft and supple in the am. "This soft, hydrating tip treatment is one of my all-time favourites," says Prevention beauty editor Cecily-Anna Bennet.
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