The Best Night Cream: The Beauty Expert Edit

The classic query, which night cream is for me? With so many to choose from, we’ve created an edit of the best night cream formulas that target a variety of skin concerns. As we all know, it’s important to select a high-performance night cream as it helps to condition, hydrate and repair the skin as we sleep.

The reason we recommend to use a separate day cream and night cream is that the two formulas have independent functions. During the evening, the skin is more receptive to concentrated ingredients and experiences greater cell regeneration. It is also more susceptible to water loss which can lead to skin feeling tight and dry in the morning. Advances in skincare technology have meant that is now easier than ever to select skincare that combines powerful ingredients chosen specifically for their overnight results.

When it comes to skincare layering, night creams should be the final step in your routine, following facial oil. When in doubt, it’s always advised to apply your skincare from the thinnest formula to the thickest.

The Top 8 Best Night Cream Formulas

• Erno Laszlo Phelityl Night Cream
• Eve Lom Time Retreat Regenerative Night Cream
• Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream
• ESPA Overnight Hydration Therapy
• CULT51 Night Cream
• Aurelia Probiotic Skincare Cell Revitalise Night Moisturiser
• Elemis Pro-Collagen Oxygenating Night Cream
• Antipodes Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream
• Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Skin Protectant Night Time Miracle Moisturiser
• Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Night Infusion Cream

1. 

   Erno Laszlo Phelityl Night Cream

   A classic product from Erno Laszlo, the Phelityl Night Cream is a bestseller for a reason. A combination of emollient-rich ingredients that act to hydrate and re-energise the complexion by morning time, the formula delivers intense moisture to support the skin’s natural barrier and soften the appearance of ageing. We recommend this night cream for all skin types as it is a lightweight consistency that promotes overall skin health.

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   Eve Lom Time Retreat Regenerative Night Cream

   Take a break from your current night cream and try the Eve Lom Time Retreat Regenerative Night Cream and experience the radiance-boosting results for yourself. Powered by Tripeptide, encapsulated retinol and Shea butter, this night cream actively minimises the signs of premature ageing and stimulates the repair and regeneration process. This formula is most suited towards those looking for anti-ageing ingredients that are gentle but powerful.

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3. 

   Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream

   The ingredient that took 2018 by storm, retinol shows no signs of slowing down. What retinol does slow down, however, is the skin’s natural breakdown of collagen (the skin’s natural building block). The Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream utilises industry-leading Retinol Tri-Active Technology which is a form of time-release retinol.

   Absorbing quickly to allow the youth-boosting ingredients to work overnight, expect a reduction in the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines with continued use. For best results, use alongside the Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum and Eye Serum.

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4. 

   ESPA Overnight Hydration Therapy

   If skin hydration is your new beauty mantra, we’d advise increasing your water intake and adding the award-winning ESPA Overnight Hydration Therapy to your evening skincare routine. Ideal for all skin types and formulated using Hyaluronic Acid and soothing essential oils such as encapsulated Lavender, it’s the perfect way to treat your skin before sleep.

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5. 

   CULT51 Night Cream

   A revolutionary formula, the CULT51 Night Cream ticks all the right boxes. Enriched with potent ingredients that boast incredible anti-ageing properties, we recommend this treatment for mature skin that would benefit from a boost in elasticity and firmness. A richer formula that never feels heavy, this night cream also helps to smooth the skin and improve the appearance of pigmentation.

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6. 

   Aurelia Probiotic Skincare Cell Revitalise Night Moisturiser

   Suitable for even sensitive skin, the Aurelia Probiotic Skincare Cell Revitalise Night Moisturiser promises a more refined glowing complexion by morning time. Fortified with moisture replenishing ingredients such as Borage Oil, and pollution-fighting antioxidants such as Hibiscus, this fragrant formula is the epitome of luxury skincare.

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   Elemis Pro-Collagen Overnight Matrix

   A night cream that uses drone technology to deliver moisture, firming benefits and soften fine lines? Meet your new nighttime skincare saviour, the Elemis Pro-Collagen Overnight Matrix. A lightweight treatment that can only be described as a pot of skincare indulgence, experience the benefits of a smoother complexion and a targeted treatment that acts to reverse the visible signs of ageing.

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   Antipodes Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream

   The Antipodes Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream is a cocktail of nourishing ingredients that strengthen and balance the skin’s natural barrier. During the day, the complexion is exposed to environmental aggressors, weather, and experiences daily stress. As well as replenishing water loss, it’s important to feed your skin with essential nutrients and this Antipodes night cream is full of skin-loving superfoods.

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