Main Image Credit: Ole Henriksen 

 

Words: Kathryn Lewsey

Enveloping your face in a specially formulated nocturnal cream before bed is a key step in any skincare routine – it does all the hard work while you sleep! Treat yourself to one of these nourishing night creams and say hello to your best skin yet.

 

Ole Henriksen Transform plus Goodnight Glow Sleeping Creme, £48, www.boots.com

By now, we all know that retinol is key for keeping skin looking younger, but for some, it can be too harsh on skin. This cream contains bakuchiol, a plant-based alternative to retinol with the same results. It works to renew and transform skin while you sleep, combating fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots.

Bioderma Brightening Overnight Care, 50ml,  £28.70, www.cocooncenter.co.uk

Perfect for dull, pigmented skin, this clever cream uses technology crafted by dermatologists that’ll repair skin while you snooze. Reducing dark spots and preventing new ones from occurring, it leaves skin plumped and illuminated.

Or’Je Reve Premium Night Cream,  £75, www.odlie.co.uk

Stimulating the skin’s chronobiological cycle over night, this helps to repair and regenerate complexions. It also protects skin from oxidative stress which in turn means skin looks visibly younger and glowing!

Florence by Mills Hit Reset Mask Pearls,  £34, www.beautybay.com

Ok so these are more of a serum but fully deserve to be added into our round up! These clever little pearls are perfect for giving your skin a hit of hydration. Each capsule is packed with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and shea butter to nourish and reset skin. Simply crush the pearls, apply to skin and let them work is magic. You’ll be left with a supple, glowing complexion.

Guerlain Abeille Royale Night Cream,  £118.90, www.feelunique.com

This formula is a super luxurious treat which will work a wonder on your lacklustre skin. Using BlackBee technology and Vitamin E, this transforming combo firms skin, banishes wrinkles and leaves it looking redefined, smooth and supple.