Did you know that a good skin day starts from the previous evening? What you do during this time, including your skincare routine and sleep hygiene, matters. Your evening skincare regimen should be more extensive than your daytime routine too as the skin repairs itself while you sleep.
This is the best time to load it up with skincare products that help your skin regenerate its former glory and repair any damage or stress it experienced during the day. One non-negotiable detail is a night cream to keep your skin moisturised as you slumber so you can wake up to healthier, more beautiful-looking skin.
What is a night cream?
Maximise your beauty sleep with a good night cream.
A night cream is a form of moisturiser that, as its name suggests, should be applied in the evening before you go to bed. Its primary function is to hydrate your skin, but it can also help boost collagen production, smooth out dry patches, stimulate cell turnover, reduce fine lines, and more.
A night cream will have ingredients such as retinol, alpha and beta hydroxy acids, hyaluronic acid, antioxidants like vitamin E and resveratrol, as well as moisturising agents like ceramides and glycerin. These products typically have a thicker, richer consistency than your usual multipurpose daytime moisturiser. And while night creams are primarily marketed to people aged 30 and above as part of an anti-ageing skin regimen, those with dry skin can also benefit from using ithem early on for extra hydration as they sleep.
Now that you know what a night cream can do for your skin, get to know the best options you have in Singapore.
1. Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream
Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream. (sephora.sg)
Allies of Skin, a proud Singaporean brand, brings you the Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream. It’s a skincare powerhouse designed to work while you sleep. Yes, it’s a bit pricey, but it’s packed with goodies like retinaldehyde, peptides, antioxidants, brighteners, organic argan oil, and arctic cranberry seed oil. These ingredients work together to brighten, hydrate, and reduce signs of premature ageing as you sleep.
What makes it unique: It uses Ally-R™ technology to slowly release retinaldehyde, which means smoother skin and a more even tone, all with less chance of irritation. Perfect if you’re just starting with retinal.
2. MISSHA Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule Cream
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MISSHA Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule Cream. (amazon.sg)
Hailing from K-beauty experts MISSHA, this Night Repair Ampoule Cream is supercharged with an Extreme Biome Complex, which includes 10 types of probiotics that undergo an extensive triple fermentation process. First, they are extreme fermented, then warm fermented, and finally cold fermented, followed by extraction through a low-temp, high-pressure method.
What makes it unique: The extreme fermentation process ensures a highly concentrated, potent formula for deep skin repair.
You can grab it on Amazon, priced at SGD40.36 for 1OZ.
MISSHA Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule Cream. (amazon.sg)
Hailing from K-beauty experts MISSHA, this Night Repair Ampoule Cream is supercharged with an Extreme Biome Complex, which includes 10 types of probiotics that undergo an extensive triple fermentation process. First, they are extreme fermented, then warm fermented, and finally cold fermented, followed by extraction through a low-temp, high-pressure method.
What makes it unique: The extreme fermentation process ensures a highly concentrated, potent formula for deep skin repair.
You can grab it on Amazon, priced at SGD40.36 for 1OZ.
3. SANA Namerakahonpo Wrinkle Night Cream
SANA Namerakahonpo Wrinkle Night Cream. (lazada.sg)
The SANA Namerakahonpo Wrinkle Night Cream is a go-to for those who wish to maintain skin firmness and elasticity overnight. Infused with soybean extract, retinol, and ceramide, it targets fine lines caused by dryness, delivering a moisturising and anti-ageing boost.
What makes it unique: Its non-sticky texture ensures you can sleep comfortably without worrying about greasy skin. Plus, it’s free from fragrance, colouring, and mineral oil, making it gentle for all skin types.
You can find it at Lazada, priced at around SGD19.90 for 50G.
4. Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Night Cream
The Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Night Cream. (Photo from: olay.com)
Formulated with niacinamide, carob fruit extract, Hydra-Firming Complex, and Amino-Peptide Complex, the Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Night Cream helps plump up your skin and keep it moisturised all night long. It also improves skin texture by tightening pores and reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
What makes it unique: The night cream also contains olive oil extract to help it absorb better into the skin.
You can find this night cream at Watsons and Guardian stores as well as Shopee, where it's priced at SGD50.80 per 50ML.
5. Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Night Cream
Want to have luminous skin? The Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Night Cream brightens and evens out your skin tone without irritating your skin or disrupting your skin barrier. It's formulated with GentleBright Technology which is made of niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and sea daffodil extract. These ingredients work together to increase cell turnover, brighten up uneven skin tone, and reduce redness.
What makes it unique: It’s made to be completely hypoallergenic and sensitive skin-friendly with its fragrance-free formula.
You can find it at Watsons, Guardian, Shopee and Lazada where it's priced at SGD43.90 per 50ML.
6. L'Oreal Glycolic Bright Glowing Night Cream
The L'Oreal Glycolic Bright Glowing Night Cream. (watsons.com.sg)
The Glycolic Bright Glowing Night Cream from L'Oreal promises to reduce dark spots and acne marks with its hero ingredient, glycolic acid. Glycolic acid is known for its exfoliating properties, its ability to speed up skin cell turnover, and boost collagen production.
What makes it unique: It's enriched with vitamin E to brighten and protect your skin.
It's available at Watsons, Guardian, Shopee and Lazada for SGD57.05 per 50ML.
7. Fenty Skin Instant Reset Overnight Recovery Gel-Cream
The Fenty Skin Instant Reset Overnight Recovery Gel-Cream. (fentybeauty.com)
Ever noticed how Rihanna's skin looks baby-fresh? You can achieve the same effect with the Fenty Skin Instant Reset Overnight Recovery Gel-Cream. This gel-cream moisturiser is super lightweight yet ultra-nourishing, thanks to the hyaluronic acid, Kalahari melon oil and baobab extract in its formula. It improves the look of pores and fine lines and makes skin more elastic and plump.
What makes it unique: The night cream comes with an applicator spatula so you can hygienically apply it, without having to dip in with your fingers.
It's available in Singapore for SGD67 per 50ML at Sephora.
8. fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Dream Face Cream
fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Dream Face Cream. (fresh.com)
If you're a fan of fresh's bestselling Rose Deep Hydration Cream and Lotus Youth Preserve Moisturiser, it's time you met the brand’s evening skincare sister: the fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Dream Face Cream. It's made with antioxidant Super Lotus and peach leaf extract to aid your skin's natural recovery process. This promises to help you wake up to more refreshed and brighter skin in the morning.
What makes it unique: It’s also infused with nourishing shea butter and skin-softening vitamin E for extra rejuvenation.
It's available at fresh Singapore boutiques and Sephora for SGD40 per 15ML and SGD105 per 50ML.
9. It Cosmetics Confidence In Your Beauty Sleep Cream
It Cosmetics Confidence In Your Beauty Sleep Cream. (itcosmetics.com)
It Cosmetics set high expectations when it named this night cream. The Confidence In Your Beauty Sleep Cream is powered by the brand's Rest & Restore Technology, which corrects the signs of skin ageing — fine lines, wrinkles, dryness, dullness and loss of firmness. It has a unique texture thanks to its MemoryBounce Technology that delivers maximum hydration without a sticky, greasy leftover feeling.
What makes it unique: It also has ceramides, hyaluronic acid and a soothing lavender scent to make your evening skincare regimen more relaxing and worth the while.
You can find it at Sephora for SGD32 per 14ML and SGD105 per 60ML.
10. Laneige Perfect Renew Youth Regenerating Cream
Laneige Perfect Renew Youth Regenerating Cream. (laneige.com)
Wake up to Korean celeb-worthy smooth skin with the Laneige Perfect Renew Youth Regenerating Cream. The anti-ageing night cream is formulated with Glyco Miracle™ to keep your skin nourished.
What makes it unique: It has both glycerin and squalane that help keep your skin moisturised and plump.
It's available at Shopee for SGD75 per 50ML.
11. Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Night Intensive Restorative Crème
Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Night Intensive Restorative Crème. (esteelauder.com)
This night cream works on a cellular level to turn back the clock on ageing skin. It contains two times-concentrated moringa extract and Collagen Boosting Technology to stimulate the skin's protein production that keeps it looking firm and smooth.
What makes it unique: According to the brand, this anti-ageing night cream also doubles as a neck cream.
You can find it at Estée Lauder boutiques and counters as well as Lazada and Sephora for SGD197 per 50ML.
12. Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus Night Line Smoothing Cream
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus Night Line Smoothing Cream. (clinique.com)
Want to look like you had a full eight hours of sleep? The Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus Night Line Smoothing Cream promises to do just that. It's made with natural collagen that signals the skin to produce more collagen, creating a plumper and wrinkle-free appearance.
What makes it unique: It comes in two variants that cater to the different skin types, specifically very dry to dry combination and combination oily to oily skin.
You can get your hands on this night cream at Clinique boutiques for SGD104.95 per 50ML.
13. Caudalie Vinoperfect Dark Spot Correcting Glycolic Night Cream
Caudalie Vinoperfect Dark Spot Correcting Glycolic Night Cream. (caudalie.com)
Channel the anti-ageing and antioxidant effect of grapes with the Caudalie Vinoperfect Dark Spot Correcting Glycolic Night Cream. It acts as a gentle overnight leave-on peel, thanks to the glycolic acid in its formula, which reduces the saturation of dark spots and evens out your complexion.
What makes it unique: It also has squalane to help keep your skin hydrated as you sleep.
It's available at Sephora for SGD75 per 50ML.
14. ELEMIS London Superfood Night Cream
ELEMIS London Superfood Night Cream. (sg.elemis.com)
Does your skin feel tight and dry when you wake up? The ELEMIS London Superfood Night Cream is packed with a superfood blend of barley, quinoa, and sweet almond milk to nourish and moisturise your skin — no flaky spots in the morning.
What makes it unique: It also has prebiotics that help repair your damaged skin barrier. It balances your skin microbiome and leaves you looking glowy and well-rested the next day.
You can find this in Singapore at ELEMIS London spas, its website for SGD106 per 50ML.
15. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Sleeping Cream
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Sleeping Cream. (harrods.com)
If you're a fan of First Aid Beauty's Ultra Repair Cream Moisturiser for dry skin, you'll love its firming night cream sister. The Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Sleeping Cream contains peptides that boost the skin's natural collagen production while glutaline-in-tense and niacinamide help firm up the skin and keep it supple.
What makes it unique: Folks with very dry, parched skin will particularly love the night cream's blend of sodium hyaluronate, colloidal oatmeal, and conditioning butters and waxes that soothe and moisturise troubled complexions overnight.
It's available at Sephora for SGD66 per 50ML.
16. Charlotte Tilbury Magic Night Cream
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Night Cream. (charlottetilbury.com)
Did you know that Charlotte Tilbury's bestselling Magic Cream has a night cream equivalent? This night cream for dehydrated skin is formulated with winter Daphne stem cell extract, retinol and red algae marigel that work to rejuvenate and protect your skin. If you want to boost your skin's elasticity, you’ll be pleased to know that the night cream is also powered by a BioNymph Peptide Complex that tells your skin to produce more of its natural plumping stores.
What makes it unique: It also comes in a refillable version to help you cut down on your packaging waste.
You can find it at Sephora for SGD217 per 50ML.
17. Hada Labo Kouji Night Cream
Hada Labo Kouji Night Cream. (shopee.sg)
This night cream is formulated with hydrolysed rice extract from fermented Japanese white rice which is rich in vitamins, amino acids, and hydrating properties that keep the skin clear, soft, and supple. It also has soy protein which helps eliminate early signs of ageing and Indian chrysanthemum which soothes the skin against irritation and inflammation.
What makes it unique: It doubles as a sleeping mask with its smooth, velvety texture.
You can find it at Watsons for SGD50.90 per 50G.
18. Simple Regeneration Age Resisting Night Cream
Simple Regeneration Age Resisting Night Cream. (shopee.sg)
Simple's night cream packs a punch with its combination of mushroom extract, chamomile, ginkgo biloba, and green tea extract; it aids the skin's natural regeneration process while you sleep. It also strengthens the skin's protective barrier against external stressors, preventing irritation and blemishes.
What makes it unique: The product also contains lactic acid which helps remedy dry and scaly skin.
You can find it at Shopee for SGD30.50 per 50ML.
This article was first published on 3 May 2022. Last updated: 17 September 2024
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