Wake Up To Healthy Skin With This Night Skincare Cheatsheet

Dry skin automatically appears dull and needs all the help in the area of hydration since harsh weather conditions can further strip it of moisture and make it appear even more lifeless. Also, the look of parched skin and dry patches aren't a good look in general so it's a given that you need to use products that bring back the hydration and lock it in place. For succeeding in this endeavour, there's no better time than your beauty sleep when you can introduce ultra hydrating formulas to the skin, and here are the one's you should definitely check out:

Dry skin tends to feel even tighter and more dehydrated at night. To combat this, Nykaa Naturals Saffron & Honey Face Wash is your go-to solution. Infused with saffron and honey, this gentle yet effective cleanser deeply cleanses the skin while locking in moisture, leaving it soft and supple. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, it also helps prevent dryness and irritation.

For dry skin, a hydrating serum is non-negotiable, and The Ordinary’s Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 is a game-changer. With its lightweight formula, this serum boosts hydration, locks in moisture, and plumps up the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines. Plus, it contains ceramides, which act like a skin barrier and prevent moisture loss.

The delicate skin around the eyes is prone to dryness, and that's why this eye serum by The Derma Co claims to plump plumps and depuff the under eye area, leaving it bright and hydrated. This quick-absorbing cream's star ingredient is snail mucin that helps make the eyes look brighter. The serum also has caffeine which reduces the appearance of dark circles by enhancing circulation to retain normal skin tone. It also has retinol, which the much dependable component treats fine lines, wrinkles and supports healthy cell turnover. 

A night routine is crucial for letting your skin heal from the day-to-day exposure to harmful radiation, pollution and tanning. This luxurious night cream from RAS combines the potent benefits of four active ingredients, thirteen antioxidants, and fourteen botanicals, along with other skin-repairing components to heal your skin as you snooze. It works on creating an even skin tone and reinforces the skin's natural elasticity, making it perfect for dull and dry skin.

Foxtale Glazed Lips Brightening Lip Balm keeps your lips moisturised and heals chapped lips effectively. Formulated with peptides, vitamin C and hyaluronic acid, this lip balm is a must have! What we also like is that the formula is vegan and cruelty free, and comes with SPF 30, while also claiming to reduce pigmentation. 

Melanated skin is more prone to dark spots post acne since acne causes inflammation in the skin, which triggers the release of melanin, in turn that causes hyperpigmentation in the form of dark spots. So, it is absolutely essential that you adopt a fail-proof nighttime routine that not only fights off acne with the help of active ingredients, but simultaneously works on treating those pesky dark spots and even preventing them in totality while your body is in healing mode. Here's a routine for the same:

Double cleansing works wonders for skin that's prone to acne and dark spots. Fighting off acne starts at getting all the gunk out of the skin before going in with any concentrated formulas, so go in with an oil-based cleanser or cleaning oil first for melting off all the build up before a foaming or water-based cleanser. Our favourite is the Wonder Apricot Seed Deep Cleansing Oil from Tonymoly. It does a fabulous job at removing all the dirt, makeup and sunscreen remnants from your pores and its natural fruit-based oil formula is not only comforting for the skin but smells lovely too!

Both acne and dark spots require gentle exfoliation and for that, the PIXI Glow Tonic is certainly the best investment you can make! It deeply cleanses your skin by sweeping away excess oil and impurities that cause acne, thanks to the 5% glycolic acid it contains. The Glow Tonic also includes aloe vera, which soothes and hydrates the skin, and red ginseng, which helps protect the skin barrier so you don't have to worry about it making your skin extremely dehydrated.

Tackling stubborn dark spots can feel like an uphill battle, but Eucerin Anti-Pigment Dual Serum makes it easier. Formulated with patented Thiamidol, it targets the root cause of hyperpigmentation, effectively reducing dark spots and preventing their return. The addition of hyaluronic acid refines skin texture and keeps it deeply hydrated, leaving your skin smoother, brighter, and more even-toned over time.

This moisturiser is perfect for those stubborn acne and dark spots that threaten skin health. It has homosalate, glycerin, tapioca and vitamin C that promise to hydrate your skin by working ten layers deep and brighten the skin from within. The light formula is perfect for slathering on the skin during the night and as it also has SPF 30, it can be used in the day too for protection from tanning and harmful UV radiation.