Do you ever feel that no matter how much you try you are always a little short of reaching your skin health goals? That may be because you are putting all your time, energy, and money into your daytime skincare routine. When in fact, a nighttime skincare routine is the underdog of skincare.
At night, your skin heals itself from the stresses of the day. Your skin cells regenerate twice as faster at night and collagen production boosts tremendously after midnight when your body reaps the benefits of a good night’s sleep. Blood flow increases, oxygen supply amplifies, and the stress hormones reduce all of which aid in restoring your tired, dull, and dry skin cells. Imagine helping this natural rejuvenation process with the right serum.
If your skin feels dry, pigmented, and damaged then use a nighttime serum that is going to the holy grail to all things healthy and glowing. Every skin concern needs a unique solution so read ahead as we offer targeted serums for every skin issue.
Acne-Prone Skin
If you have acne-prone skin, the best time to heal it would be at night, there aren’t harmful UV rays, no sweat, excess oil or sebum buildup, and your skin remains untouched. This is the time to reduce any bumps, inflammation, and pimples that pop up during the day. The best part? A nighttime skincare routine doesn’t just hide your acne but fixes it too. With regular use, you can wake up to healthy skin every morning.
Nykaa Recommends:
Deconstruct Pore Control Serum
Made with 2% Salicylic Acid and 3% Niacinamide this pore-control serum fights blackheads, whiteheads, and large and open pores, and tightens them to avoid buildup. It’s lightweight and hydrating and free from fragrance, sulphates, and other harsh ingredients.
Foxtale 12% Niacinamide + Azelaic Acid Clarifying Serum
With 12% Niacinamide and Azelaic Acid, this clarifying serum removes seven signs of acne, blemishes, scars, pigmentation, and uneven skin tone. It regulates oil and minimises pores while fighting acne marks and dark spots. Although it’s great for all skin types, it is ideal for acne-prone skin.
Pigmented Skin
Are you feeling tired of fighting the same battle when it comes to pigmentation and dark spots? Well, it’s time you gave nighttime skincare a try. Keep your frustrations aside and indulge in products that are meant to offer quicker results. Night serums work the best for pigmentation since the sun is out of the way and your skin gets the right nourishment to heal.
Nykaa Recommends:
The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Face Serum
Made with alpha arbutin and hyaluronic acid, this serum from The Ordinary is specifically formulated to target uneven skin tone, pigmentation, dark spots, and acne scars. Purified alpha-arbutin combats dark spots and uneven skin tone and hyaluronic acid helps product absorption into the skin.
Eucerin Anti-Pigment Dual Serum
Recently launched and exclusively available on Nykaa, the Eucerin anti-pigment dual serum is made with patented Thiamidol and hyaluronic acid that acts on the root cause of pigmentation. It hydrates and refines the skin texture for even glowing skin.
Dull Skin
As you age, your skin starts feeling dull and lifeless, that’s because our skin cell turnover time and rejuvenation slow down, delaying cell regeneration and brightening. The best way to improve your complexion is to brighten it with a glowing serum that brings out your inner radiance effortlessly.
Nykaa Recommends:
Olay Vitamin C Super Serum
This super serum offers twice the glow after every use. Made with niacinamide and vitamins B and C, this serum goes into the deeper layers of the skin and stops melanin production which is the root cause of dull skin. Within a month of regular use, you can see a visible difference.
Garnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Night Serum
Made with 10% pure Vitamin C, this night serum from Garnier Bright reduces dark spots and uneven skin tone to reveal bright, more radiant skin. With the highest concentration of stabilised pure vitamin C, this serum shows results within the first use.
Dry Skin
If your skin feels dry no matter how much you moisturise on the outside and hydrate from within, then your skin needs that extra boost of tender loving care with a hydrating night serum that will make that dehydrated feeling go away.
Nykaa Recommends:
Dot & Key Water Drench Hyaluronic Serum
Made with five essential ceramides, this serum aims at hydrating your skin from within, improving weakened skin barrier, redness, and irritated skin. It instantly plumps up your skin and makes it look healthier in just four weeks.
Minimalist 2% Hyaluronic Acid + PGA Face Serum
If you want your skin to feel baby-soft, you need to hydrate it with the right formulation that offers intense moisturisation. This serum from Minimalist offers multi-level hydration, healthy glowing skin, reduces signs of ageing, and is super lightweight.
Damaged Skin
Dullness, dryness, wrinkles, inflammation, puffiness, and sunken skin are all signs of a weak and damaged barrier. Just like any other skin concern a damaged barrier too needs a potent solution that is bound to repair and rejuvenate skin overnight.
Nykaa Recommends:
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum
Supercharged with Tripeptide-32 this night serum from Estee Lauder helps improve skin barrier function at twice the speed. It optimises the skin’s natural rhythm and increases the pace of cell regeneration. It makes your skin look naturally rested and improves skin elasticity.
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate Serum
Nourished with lavender oil and passion flower, this night serum from Kiehl’s boosts collagen production reduces fine lines, and strengthens the skin barrier. The natural fragrance in the serum soothes your senses and lulls you to a beauty sleep.
If you haven’t started a nighttime skincare routine then this guide is a sign for you to invest in one. Make that dry, dehydrated, and damaged feeling go away with the right products.
FAQs
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Why should I use a night serum?
A night serum is important to restore skin health. Your skin works tirelessly during the day making it dull, tired, and photoaged causing it to feel dry, dehydrated, and dull. Your skin naturally restores and rejuvenates at night and with the right serum, you can make the healing process faster.
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What routine should I follow at night?
The easiest routine to follow at night is cleanse > repair > hydrate. Start with a cleanser, an oil-based cleanser if you have makeup, excess oil, and grime followed by a water or foaming cleanser to completely clean your face. Then go to the next step with repair, here introduce your skin to a repairing and nourishing serum and under-eye cream. Followed by hydrating with a moisturiser, lip balm, or even a mask. Uncomplicate skincare with simple routines.
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Recommend a night routine for oily skin.
For an oily skin type, double cleanse at night, followed by a toner to tighten, serum to nourish, and a moisturiser to hydrate. Nykaa Recommends:
Oil Cleanser: Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil
Water Cleanser: Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
Toner: PIXI Glow Tonic Exfoliating Toner
Serum: The Derma Co 2% Kojic Acid Face Serum
Moisturiser: Ras Super Recharge Night Cream
