Let’s be truthful to ourselves, how many of us really pay attention to our night-time skincare routine? Not many, I bet. However, having a structured skincare routine for the night is of utmost importance. Let us tell you why. Every night when you hit the bed, to allow your body to recover from all the exhaustion it’s been through— your skin does the exact same thing. It recovers from a variety of external aggressors, whether that’s sun damage, pollution or bacteria.
Skincare concerns like ageing, hyper-pigmentation and hormonal acne to name a few are aplenty amongst us, no? One of the best ways to deal with these concerns is, to begin with, targeted treatments. Hello, serums! Facial serums are infused with power-packed formulas that either include active ingredients or potent essential oils, all of which tackle specific concerns. Now when we talk about night serums, one must know that these products are formulated to help your skin rejuvenate and repair itself while you’re asleep, all whilst dealing with a plethora of skincare issues. What most night serums are created to do is boost the collagen production in your skin while you’re getting some beauty sleep in, so that you wake up with plump and radiant skin.
Here are a few night serums that make this process so much easier—
L’Occitane, Immortelle Reset Serum
If you’ve ever wanted to hit the reset button on your skin and start afresh, then L’Occitane’s Immortelle Reset Serum is for you. An infusion of the most nurturing botanical extracts like Immortelle Essential Oil which is a powerful antioxidant that combats ageing, Acmella Oleacera Extract which leaves your skin feeling hella refreshed and Marjoram Extract that reverses skin damage— what’s not to love? The Immortelle Reset Serum also strives a little extra hard to tackle symptoms of damage caused by stress and environmental stressors too. Specially made for dull and tired skin, this one’s a winner for us.
Kama Ayurveda, Kumkumadi Thailam Miraculous Beauty Fluid Ayurvedic Night Serum
Our mums are always reprimanding us to go back to our ancient roots when it comes to skincare, no? Or is that just my mum? Now, the Kumkumadi Thailam is an ingredient that ages back centuries and is mentioned in historical texts as an essential treatment for the face. This night serum by Kama Ayurveda is formulated entirely on the basis of Ayurveda and contains herbs along with essential oils that all work together to cleanse the skin and rejuvenate it.
Estée Lauder, Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Serum
A personal favourite that also happens to be a cult-favourite night serum, Estée Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair Serum is lovingly called “liquid gold in a bottle” and we couldn’t agree more. It claims to penetrate deep into the skin and tackle a variety of concerns ranging from fine lines and wrinkles to dull, lifeless skin. Its formulation contains hyaluronic acid, peptides, anti-oxidants and ferments— all of which work together to deliver radiant and supple skin whilst reducing the appearance of fine lines.
Pixi Beauty, Overnight Glow Serum
Okay, the Pixi Beauty glow is definitely a real thing you guys! The Overnight Glow Serum is a concentrated serum with potent ingredients like 10% glycolic acid and Arginine. It gently exfoliates your skin while you’re asleep to reveal a smoother surface. Over time, it works effectively to lighten any blemishes caused due to hyperpigmentation and acne. To balance out the potency, ingredients like cucumber and aloe vera extracts calm and soothe the skin. If you’re planning to use this serum every day, you absolutely cannot skip out on SPF in the mornings!
Kiehl’s, Midnight Recovery Concentrate Serum
Just as the name suggests, the Midnight Recovery Concentrate Serum from Kiehl’s is created to aid your skin in recovering and repairing all of the damage that it’s been dealing with, all throughout the day. Infused with ultra-hydrating ingredients like evening primrose oil, lavender essential oil and squalane, it’s the ultimate formula for softer skin. This product seals the moisture in, making sure your skin is hydrated enough and healthy enough. If you’re struggling with managing your skin elasticity and texture, the Midnight Recovery Concentrate will be your new best buddy!
Innisfree, Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule
The Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule has got to be a part of your beauty arsenal if you’re someone who’s been wanting to battle ageing concerns. Enriched with Innisfree’s potent skin fatigue relief solution, Reset Concentrate, this serum does a stellar job at firming your skin. The hero ingredient of this product, Jeju black tea de-stresses tired and fatigued skin along with giving it a boost of revitalisation. It also comes with a Night Defense Formula which creates a protective barrier and safeguards your skin, moisturizing it too.
Kora Organics, Noni Night AHA Resurfacing Serum
The Kora Organics Noni Night AHA Resurfacing Serum is another extremely powerful serum that’s enriched with an 8% active blend of ingredients like lactic acid, lemon peel and caviar lime. This trio refines your complexion, helps control oil production, results in an even skin tone and also gently exfoliates your skin. So many benefits in just one bottle? That’s what had us sold! Also, did you know that Miranda Kerr uses the Noni Night AHA Resurfacing Serum every night too? Instantly added this one to the cart!
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