Top 10 Night Creams

WHAT IT DOES
According to Medik8, this night cream is designed to complement your evening vitamin A (retinoid) routine. It contains a balanced blend of ceramides to support the skin's surface and enhance firmness. Additionally, it includes a multi-peptide complex and fruit-derived antioxidants that absorb quickly into the skin, providing deep hydration while you sleep.

PROMISING REVIEW
"I've been in search of a night cream to stick with for awhile and this one has fit the bill. The texture is lovely and the cream seeps into my skin easily. It pairs well with retinol and provides sufficient moisture for the colder months but isn't too heavy. I wake up to a smooth face! Doesn't cause me breakouts."

WHAT IT DOES
Retinol (vitamin A) is the secret behind this best-selling, anti-aging night cream. Retinol has a number of benefits when applied to skin, including exfoliation, increased skin cell production, and reduced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
RoC’s Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Anti-Aging Night Cream is ranked #4 in Amazon’s list of best-selling facial night creams. 

WHAT IT DOES
Beauty sleep just got a whole lot more literal, because this night cream from IT Cosmetics works to diminish the five most common signs of aging: fine lines, wrinkles, dryness, dullness, and loss of firmness.

PROMISING REVIEW
This best-selling anti-aging night cream has over 1,500 5-star reviews, and here’s one that made us trust its efficacy: “I've tried a lot of beauty moisturizers and have decided this one works for my skin. I'm 66 and don't even want to buy another product to try! This one is it!”

WHAT IT DOES
Lotus contain a powerful antioxidant called kaempferol that protects your skin from damage caused by free radicals. This supplement is the star of Fresh’s Anti-Aging Night Moisturizer, which helps your skin recover from the effects of daily stressors overnight.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Lightweight, but nutrient-rich, this is night cream is best for dry skin due to the addition of shea butter (a skin-softening skincare ingredient that’s often used to treat eczema).

WHAT IT DOES
Flaky skin and red inflammation are no match for EltaMD's PM Therapy Facial Moisturizer. With a blend of antioxidants, peptides, and ceramides, your skin's natural moisture barrier is strengthened, and visible signs of aging are diminished.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
EltaMD is a brand that dermatologists trust. Their formulas are often free of oil, fragrance, and parabens, making them safe for all skin types.

WHAT IT DOES
Leave it to Olay to make one of the best drugstore night creams. With a dye- and fragrance-free formula that includes retinol and niacinamide, the Regenerist Retinol24 Night Moisturizer is a favorite amongst those with sensitive and mature skin for its effectiveness at firming and brightening complexion.

PROMISING REVIEW
Here’s some insight on retinol from user of this product: “This is my second brand of a retinol product and probably my last! This stuff is amazing. I've only used it for a few days, but it feels so good on my skin. I have not seen any evidence of any dryness or irritation of sorts. As a side note, this is a nighttime application as it contains retinol (and the effectiveness of any retinol product is lessened by sunlight). A lot of people have a dryness spell and peeling and skin purging. Skin purging happens when new ingredients, like retinol, promote increased cell turnover, which causes clogging and worsening breakouts. This is particularly the case as oil and debris that is trapped deeper underneath the skin comes to the surface.”

WHAT IT DOES
Murad designed the Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream for aging skin. That’s why it’s best at visibly improving firmness, minimizing fine lines and wrinkles, and providing intense hydration—and it has 250+ 5-star reviews to prove it.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
The jury’s still debating whether retinoids make your skin extra sensitive to the sun. To be on the safe side, we suggest applying this product at night and using a moisturizer with SPF for added protection in the morning.

WHAT IT DOES
Specifically designed to address the signs of aging, the Pro-Collagen Oxygenating Night Cream contains a variety of unique mineral-rich ingredients like laminaria digitata, red algae, and padina pavonica extract. This combination of marine-active supplements makes this one of the best night creams for aging skin, so if you’re looking to turn back the clock while you sleep, this may be the ticket.  

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Let’s be real: $165 is a lot of money to spend on one skincare product. But it might be worth the investment considering only 6% of the reviews for this product are under four stars. 

WHAT IT DOES
Designed with your skin's unique needs in mind, Tula's 24-7 Moisture Hydrating Day & Night Cream caters to a variety of concerns. Whether it's combatting dryness, diminishing fine lines, or creating a balanced canvas for makeup, this cream delivers results you can see and feel.

STAFF SAYS
"I always stock up on my holy-grail beauty products during big sales. I will be repurchasing this Tula moisturizer in the giant size. It's lightweight and has a clean scent. I use it every morning and evening."—Taylor DeBaylo, Site Merchandising & Affiliate Manager

WHAT IT DOES
Seeing CeraVe in the top spot on our list is a pleasant turn of events for our bank accounts. At $19.99 the Skin Renewing Night Cream is definitely the best budget buy on our list, but with ceramides and peptides in the formula to replenish and renew your skin overnight, it’s also the most effective. 

PROMISING REVIEW
Dermatologist-recommended and fragrance free, this might be one of best night creams for acne-prone skin. Here’s further proof: “I have very acne-prone skin, and I'm really impressed with how rich and moisturizing this cream is, yet it does not clog my pores. Goes on thick, but absorbs wonderfully! I highly recommend this for people who normally react to deeply moisturizing products!”