The 6 Products That Will Take Your Night-Time Routine To The Next Level
How you care for your skin and hair the night before can transform their appearance by morning. Thankfully, these face creams, hair balms and body butters can put those twilight hours to good use, says MALENA HARBERS
The repairing treatment: Noble Panacea The Brilliant Overnight Recharge Cream
It’s no secret that targeted skincare works particularly well overnight, during skin’s repairing phase, so that, come morning, your complexion looks refreshed and rested (even if you aren’t). However, this mineral-rich Brilliant Overnight Recharge Cream from Noble Panacea puts in a double shift to jump-start cell turnover and collagen production with its potent antioxidant cocktail of kelp and gotu kola.
The lightweight mask: 111Skin Contour Firming Mask
Whether you have an important engagement or simply want to set your skin up for the week ahead, this is a product everyone should have in their beauty arsenal. If you have dry skin, you’ll want to apply two layers of this 111Skin mask, as it’s great for hydration, while oily skin types will also love it because it’s not heavy – you can even forgo your usual serums and apply this directly to cleansed skin before going to bed. With the help of two powerhouse ingredients – diamond peptides and hyaluronic acid – you can expect to wake up with plumper, firmer, more lifted skin.
The luxe hydrator: La Mer Crème de la Mer
When it comes to giving your skin that sumptuously nourished and cocooned feeling, this cream remains unrivalled. La Mer fans and beauty editors have been drenching themselves in it for years before the trend was even popular; simply apply the formula over your usual skincare products and let it sink in overnight. Containing La Mer’s signature Miracle Broth ingredient, it will help to rehydrate dry, sensitive cells, without ever feeling heavy or cloying. Plus, if your skin’s feeling out of kilter after a day at the beach, on the slopes or traveling, it will bounce back after receiving just one dose of this iconic product.
The shine-restoring hair treatment: Oribe Signature Moisture Masque
This rich hair treatment from Oribe is brilliant at transforming dry ends and strengthening any existing hair damage, while a blend of hydrating ingredients (wild mango butter and macadamia nut oil, amongst others) gives good gloss without weighing down even the finest of strands (but apply it sparingly if your hair is fine). It can be used as an express in-shower treatment, but it really penetrates to the core of the hair shaft when left on overnight and rinsed out come morning – there’s no need to shampoo again if you applied it to freshly washed hair the night before. Used weekly or daily (ideal for curly or kinky hair), the difference in how your hair looks and feels is incredible.
The no-peel peel: MZ Skin Micro-Peeling Glow Essence
This multi-tasking, resurfacing tonic is one of MZ Skin’s hero products for good reason, utilizing powerhouse actives such as mandelic acid (to brighten), succinic acid (the next-gen salicylic acid), tranexamic acid and an azelaic acid derivative (for pigmentation and reducing redness) to tackle a whole host of skin concerns. You’ll see a smoother, softer, more even complexion after just one night’s use. How? The formula works its magic by exfoliating skin and boosting cell turnover super-gently (thanks to PHAs), so you don’t experience any flaking or redness – just a radiant glow.
The nourishing body cream: Dr. Barbara Sturm Anti-Aging Body Cream
Giving your body a little extra TLC overnight will help keep your skin soft and supple, especially when dealing with seasonal changes. Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Anti-Aging Body Cream does just that, and more. It’s super-lightweight, so while it packs a hefty hydrating punch, it absorbs quickly leaving zero residue on your pajamas and sheets. Even better is its firming, plumping and tightening effect, while helping to address redness and any irritation at the same time. Apply a generous amount on especially dry skin and let it soak in for your smoothest below-the-neck skin yet.
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