Which brand night cream is best?

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Night cream is one of those divisive beauty products that some swear by and others couldn't care less about. So, do you really need separate moisturisers for different times of the day?

Of course, the answer is not always yes. Find a product you like, and there's little reason not to use it day and night – especially if you're on a budget or sticking to a simple routine.

However, a great night cream might just be the key to taking your skincare to the next level, especially if you're hoping to tackle a specific issue: perhaps fine lines, pigmentation or a bout of the dreaded acne.

As Daniel Isaacs, Director of Research at Medik8, explains, your skin behaves differently after dark, meaning its requirements are different. 'The skin has its own kind of circadian rhythm – 24-hour cycles, which describe the rhythmic changes in physiology and behaviour,' he explains. 'Regeneration of skin cells happens much more quickly at night than during the day, because in the daytime, fresh skin cells are more susceptible to UV damage, meaning less are produced.'

Transepidermal water loss (that is, the process of water evaporating from your face) is higher at night too – according to Isaacs, by as much as 30% – so switching out your daytime moisturiser in favour of a richer alternative will ensure you wake up with plump skin, not pillow creases.

Today’s best night creams also contain specific ingredients which should be used during the twilight hours – retinol, for example, is better off being saved for after dark, as it can degrade easily in sunlight. Antioxidants are another great night-time partner, as they'll work to neutralise any free radicals left lingering on your skin from the day (yep, even after you've double-cleansed). And of course, heavy-hitting hydrators – from glycerin to avocado – are always welcome once evening arrives.

Scroll down to discover our verdict on the very best night creams to slather on this season. There's one specifically selected for each and every skin type.

The best night cream for every skin type

1

Best night cream for all skin types

Lumene

Nordic Hydra [Lähde] Hydration Recharge Overnight Cream

2

Best night cream for retinol users

Medik8

Advanced Night Restore™

3

Best luxury night cream

Chanel

N°1 De Chanel Revitalizing Cream

4

Best night cream for pigmentation and acne scars

The Inkey List

Tranexamic Acid Overnight Treatment

5

Best night cream for acne-prone skin

La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Duo (+) Moisturiser

6

Best night cream for sensitive skin

Byoma

Moisturizing Rich Cream

7

Best night cream for oily skin

Aurelia London

Hydrate & Calm CBD Gel Cream

8

Best cult night cream

Augustinus Bader

The Cream

9

Best retinol night cream

Beauty Pie

Super Retinol (+ Vitamin C) Night Renewal Moisturiser

10

Best night cream for congested, dull skin

Glow Recipe

Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment

11

Best sustainable night cream

BYBI Beauty

Bakuchiol Skin Restore

12

Best night cream for a broken skin barrier

The Nue Co.

Barrier Culture Moisturiser

13

Best night cream for dry skin

Aesop

Sublime Replenishing Night Masque

14

Best night cream for combination skin

Youth To The People

Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream

15

Best night cream for dehydrated skin

Kate Somerville

DeliKate Recovery Cream

16

Best night cream for special occasion prep

La Prairie

Skin Caviar Luxe Sleep Mask

17

Best night cream for very dry skin

Elizabeth Arden

Eight Hour Cream Nighttime Miracle Moisturizer

18

Best night cream for signs of ageing

Dr. Dennis Gross

Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Intense Wrinkle Cream

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