Night creams are formulated to give skin extra hydration and nourishment while you sleep. They work with your skin's overnight repair process, so you wake up to soft, hydrated, healthy-looking skin. Not sure what your skin needs? Read how to determine your skin type first, or see everything you wanted to know about night creams.
Key features of a night cream
- Intense hydration: A night cream for face provides deep, long-lasting moisture, leaving skin soft and plump by morning.
- Skin repair: Overnight, your skin repairs itself. A good night-time cream supports this process.
- Anti-ageing care: Night creams often contain ingredients like retinol and peptides that help reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Even skin tone: Night moisturisers support skin renewal, helping reduce the look of dark spots and uneven tone.
- Deep nourishment: Night face creams are packed with nutrients and antioxidants to nourish your skin while you sleep.
Selecting the right night cream
- Identify your skin type: For dry skin, choose a rich night cream for dry skin that provides deep hydration. For oily skin, a lightweight gel such as the Green Tea Renewed Clarity Night Gel hydrates without clogging pores; see all night creams for oily skin.
- Look at the ingredients: For hydration, look for hyaluronic acid, ceramides and vitamin E; for anti-ageing, retinol and peptides, as in the PeptiCharge Rejuvenating Night Crème; for bright, even-toned skin, niacinamide.
- Address specific concerns: For mature skin, the Bright Years Restorative Overnight Crème is made for overnight recovery. For dehydrated skin, try an overnight mask such as the Bulgarian Rose & Hyaluronic Acid Frosted Sleeping Mask.
Why use a night cream?
- Body cycle: Your skin's regenerative processes peak at night, making it the best time to apply a night repair cream.
- Overnight absorption: Skin is more permeable at night, which helps night creams absorb well.
- No sun or makeup: Night is when actives such as retinol can work without sun exposure or makeup on top.
Read more on why night cream is a skincare essential.
Why choose Plum's night creams?
Plum's night creams and overnight treatments cater to different skin needs, from oily and acne-prone to dry and mature skin. They are 100% vegan and cruelty-free.
