Super Facialist - Vitamin C + Brighten Sleep & Reveal Night Cream, Oil Free Overnight Face Cream for Fresher, More Radiant Skin, Vegan Friendly, 50ml

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Over the course of eight weeks, we noticed that it made a real improvement in skin hydration, working to gradually make the skin look and feel healthier and more radiant. It also helped to mildly exfoliate the skin to reveal a more even texture, and it restored dull and tired skin for a more even complexion. If you’re looking for a deeply moisturizing night cream with gentle exfoliation benefits that won’t further dry out your skin, this is a product we suggest you try. For glowing skin, brightening acids (like glycolic, lactic and azelaic), retinol, vitamin C and niacinamide will help stimulate skin cell turnover, promoting radiance. For dry skin, seek out a richer formula like a cream or balm and look for hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, squalane, aloe and plant butters (i.e. shea) and oils (i.e. coconut) to replenish moisture.But if you need a place to start, Dr. Anna Guanche, board certified dermatologist, author, and celebrity beauty expert based in Calabasas, California, recommends considering your skin type and goals when looking for a night cream. Find your skin type

For dark spots and hyperpigmentation, choose products with brightening vitamin C, retinol, niacinamide, licorice root extract or glycolic, kojic, lactic, azelaic and ferulic acids to help brighten and even skin tone. If you want a little extra firming boost (along with plenty of hydration), this is the night cream for you. It’s fragrance-free, too, so it's a good choice for sensitive skin. It’s good to keep in mind that cosmetics are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but they’re regulated. If you’re new to retinol or you have dry or sensitive skin, opting for a night cream formulated with retinol, like this one, is a great option for you. Creams that include retinol tend to be less harsh than straight-up retinol formulas that you can get from a dermatologist. We’re quite impressed with this one because it’s equally as hydrating as it is effective for smoothing skin texture and firming. It’s formulated with ceramides to support the skin barrier, as well as green tea and licorice root extracts to help even the skin tone, and of course, retinol for its firming benefits.Our favorite night cream is the Differin Restorative Night Moisturizer because it’s deeply moisturizing, great for all skin types, fragrance-free, and affordable. But if you’re looking for an option that has active ingredients, like retinol, to do more than moisturize, we recommend Paula's Choice RESIST Intensive Repair Cream with Retinol. How We Tested

While we love the texture of this buttery cream, we didn’t find it to be all that effective in terms of improving dryness and dry patches on the face. Although vitamin C is an eternally beloved and hyped ingredient, a lot of products don't deliver on its magical brightening properties. On the bright side, Sunday Riley's C.E.O. Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Gel Cream — similar to its predecessor, C.E.O. Vitamin C Brightening Serum — is a radiance-making standout that makes skin feel practically reborn. After just a few weeks of twice-daily use, this sunshine-yellow jelly made one editor's skin plumper, more even-toned, and brighter — so much so that she often skips her usual highlighter because her skin glows on its own. Those who want to incorporate retinol as part of their nighttime routine should try this cream; it’s also rich but not greasy or heavy. Just remember that with retinol, a little bit goes a long way.It is important to review ingredients and know what you are applying on your skin,” Guanche says. “ Hyaluronic acid and ceramides are great ingredients for moisture. Retinol is a great ingredient for anti-aging, as it increases cell turnover, builds collagen, and reduces pore size.” Get rid of any unwanted bumps on your skin with this hydrating and smoothing cream, that also won’t cause irritation. (That’s thanks to the anti-inflammatory niacinamide in the mix.) For oily, combination or acne-prone skin, look for a lighter formula such as a lotion or gel in a formula that contains balancing and oil-reducing acids like salicylic, glycolic, azelaic and lactic; retinol can also help minimize breakouts. When searching for a night cream, consider both your skin type and goals, then look for ingredients tailored to your complexion like the ones below, recommended by Dr. Sobel and Dr. McLeod:

This repairing cream has been incredibly popular for years, so it’s no surprise that we generally love everything about it. It has a whipped texture that’s lightweight and super spreadable, but despite how airy it feels on the skin, it manages to deliver intense moisture that lasts. It’s formulated with colloidal oatmeal, which is known for its soothing properties, as well as allantoin and shea butter for hydration. It’s free from a ton of potential irritants, like synthetic fragrances, nuts, gluten, soy, drying alcohol, and more, making it an awesome choice for you if you have sensitive skin that’s prone to irritation. One thing to note is that it does contain synthetic fragrance in addition to the natural scent of the ingredients, so beware of this if you have sensitive skin or are sensitive to fragrance.

Guanche adds that “ vitamin C is great for building collagen and for brightening — reducing excess pigmentation. And glycolic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), is a great exfoliant to smooth out dead skin cells and, again, brighten the skin.” Do your research