Our Best Night Creams to Try Before Bed

Finding your ideal skin care routine can take some trial and error. And with so many different types of skin care products in existence, you might wonder which ones can actually benefit your complexion the most. One of those products you’re curious about might just happen to be night cream. Should you really use a separate cream at night from the one you use during the day? Here, get the low-down on the benefits of using a night cream, how to pick the right one for your skin concerns, and product recommendations from L'Oréal Paris.

How to Find Your Perfect Night Cream Match

Answer these two questions to help you find the right night cream for your skin.

1. What is your skin type? Yes, it’s important to help keep your skin hydrated regardless of your skin type. But how you take care of oily skin will differ from how you take care of dry skin or mature skin. Keep that in mind when looking for a night cream to add to your routine. For example, if you have oily skin, a lightweight night cream may be a great option, whereas if you have dry skin, you may want to opt for a thicker formula.

2. Do you have any anti-aging concerns? Whether you have wrinkles and fine lines or a desire to brighten up an otherwise lackluster appearance, oftentimes night creams are formulated to help address specific anti-aging concerns.

The Best Night Creams from L'Oréal Paris

Now that you’re a night cream whiz, it’s time to find the right one for your skin! Here are product recommendations from L'Oréal Paris to help narrow down your night cream search.

L’Oréal Paris RevitaLift Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Night Cream: As you age, your skin may start to look and feel less firm, and the appearance of wrinkles may become more visible. Your delicate eye area is particularly susceptible to the appearance of lines, wrinkles, and dark circles. This night cream can help to reduce the appearance of dark circles and smooth the look of skin with continued use over time.

How to use it: Gently smooth it over your face and neck after cleansing with the L’Oréal Paris RevitaLift RevitaLift Radiant Smoothing Cream Cleanser and applying the L’Oréal Paris RevitaLift Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Eye Cream.

L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renewal Night Cream: As you age, your skin can start to look less radiant. Womp, womp. While there are a lot of great things that come with age, this may be one that you’re not quite as excited about. With the use of this night cream, skin feels nourished instantly and appears renewed with continued use over time.

How to use it: After cleansing and using serum, smooth this night cream over your face using circular motions until thoroughly absorbed. Consider pairing it with the L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Nourishing Cream Cleanser and L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renewal Golden Serum. (Read our guide to finding the right serum for your skin type.)

L’Oréal Paris RevitaLift Volume Filler Night Cream: As you age, your skin can also start to lose the look of fullness. Immediately after using this night cream, skin is hydrated and feels softer, while the appearance of fullness is restored with continued use over time.

How to use it: Every evening, apply prior to sleep on cleansed skin. Use alone or as the last step after your serum and eye cream. Smooth over your face, neck, and jawline until absorbed. For best results, use in conjunction with other L’Oréal Paris RevitaLift skin care products.

L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Hydra-Nutrition Day/Night Cream: This night cream for mature skin is formulated with precious oils and helps provide long-lasting hydration and comfort for skin. Immediately, skin feels nourished.

How to use it: Morning and evening, apply onto cleansed skin. You can wear it alone or under makeup. Smooth it gently onto your face in an upward and outward motion. Then, smooth from your neck to jawline, then upper chest until absorbed.

L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Glow Renewal Day/Night Cream: This ultra-lightweight, non-greasy day/night cream is formulated with nourishing oils and helps provide intense hydration for mature skin. Instantly, skin appears luminous and feels deeply nourished.

How to use it: Every morning and evening, smooth it gently over your face, neck, and upper chest until thoroughly absorbed.

Check out our article, Your Ultimate Guide to Skin Hydration, for more skin care tips and product recommendations.