Night-time Skincare Routine For All Skin Concerns To Wake Up To Healthy Skin

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Throughout the day, our skin takes an absolute beating from the harsh UV rays of the sun, pollution, and dust that reflect on our faces by the evening. All this makes night-time skincare the 'The Holy Grail', to recover, repair, and heal from the stress of all day.

Night-time is the golden period for our skin to absorb better and heal, making it an ideal time to pamper your skin with some added goodness. Having a solid bedtime skincare routine that helps in undoing the adverse effects of a taxing day is paramount, and if you still have not established one, then you, my friend, are in luck. Nykaa's Night Routine brings a complete guide for all the things you need to know and shop to build your routine, that too at a discount of up to 50% off! It's a good day for skincare junkies. Read on to find out the ideal night-time routine, basis all skin types and skin concerns. Waking up with nourished and healthy skin, that gets you ready to take on anything is just a read away. 

For Acne Prone Skin

Cleanse

Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Face Wash

Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Face Wash

Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Face Wash

795
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Neutrogena has always been a trusted choice that never fails to deliver results. Their oil-free acne face wash provides a deep gentle cleanse, without drying out the face. It's a non-comedogenic formula that is great for acne-prone skin, and the salicylic acid content soothes and conditions the skin, leaving it clean, residue-free, and oil-free. This also greatly helps to prevent any future breakouts.

Repair

Cetaphil Brightness Refresh Toner

Cetaphil Brightness Refresh Toner

Cetaphil Brightness Refresh Toner

1035
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We are never not raving about Cetaphil. To repair your acne-prone skin, the refresh brightening toner from the brand is an absolute hero of a product. It has a non-sticky formula that instantly illuminates and brightens the skin. The niacinamide and sea daffodil help with reducing dark spots, evening out skin tone, and improving the appearance of fine lines. Make sure that during the application you pat the product gently for the most effective results. 

Foxtale AHA BHA 2% Salicylic Acid Serum

Foxtale AHA BHA 2% Salicylic Acid Serum

Foxtale AHA BHA 2% Salicylic Acid Serum

545
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If your primary concern is blackheads and are looking for something more exfoliating, then Foxtale's AHA BHA 2% salicylic serum is what you need. This serum shrinks down the pore sizes over time, exfoliates dead skin cells overnight, and gently helps to slough dead skin cells. Great for acne-prone skin, the brightening effect that it has simply after using it for a short time is unbelievable.

The Derma Co Micro-tip Acne Patches

The Derma Co Micro-tip Acne Patches With Salicylic Acid and Hydrocolloid For Clean & Clear Skin - 24 Patches

The Derma Co Micro-tip Acne Patches With Salicylic Acid and Hydrocolloid For Clean & Clear Skin - 24 Patches

599
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Acne patches make life a lot easier and are among the most amazing innovations for folks with acne-prone skin. The Derma Co. micro-tip acne patches are salicylic acid patches formulated with Hydrocolloid - a plant-based gel that attracts water. The mico-tip technology targets hard-to-reach pimples with ease,  delivering active ingredients at their source. One gets 24 patches in the pack, perfect to carry on the go and ensure that you have the most clear-looking skin all the time.

Hydrate

Minimalist 8% L-Ascorbic Acid Lip Treatment Balm

Minimalist 8% L-Ascorbic Acid Lip Treatment Balm

Minimalist 8% L-Ascorbic Acid Lip Treatment Balm

399
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When it comes to hydrating and moisturising lip products, nothing beats the Minimalist's l-Ascorbic acid lip treatment mask. It treats pigmented, dark lips, and is formulated with pure vitamins C and E that reduce free radicals, which is furthermore combined with glycerin which provides nourishment and hydration for long-lasting protection.

L'Oreal Paris Glycolic Bright Night Cream

L'Oreal Paris Glycolic Bright Night Cream

L'Oreal Paris Glycolic Bright Night Cream

399
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One of our favourite products from L'Oreal is their glycolic bright night cream, and folks with acne-prone skin must have it on their radar. With ingredients like glycolic acid and vitamin E, the product absorbs effortlessly into the skin, and the antioxidants present in it repair the skin cells and reduce dark spots. Another reason we love it is the lightweight consistency of this product, which makes it hydrating without weighing down the skin. 

For Dullness

Cleanse

Lotus Professional Phyto-Rx Face Wash

Lotus Professional Phyto-Rx Whitening & Brightening Face Wash

Lotus Professional Phyto-Rx Whitening & Brightening Face Wash

495
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Lotus Herbals is well known for its vast range of Ayurvedic and herbal skincare products. They effortlessly combine modern technology and the wisdom of the Vedas, and this photo-rx facewash is a true reflection of that. Enriched with amla berry, lychee, and punarnava root, this face wash stops melanin production which causes skin darkening and gives your skin a radiant glow and a deep cleanse from all the impurities. 

Repair

Foxtale Essentials Daily Glow Toner With Niacinamide

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199
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Foxtale's tones deliver a plumped glow almost instantly. Formulated with green apple, it exfoliates, cleanses pores immediately, and effectively gets rid of sebum and oil that conjures up the most dewy glow to the skin. The jojoba oil and shea butter also present, helps the skin to reatin moisture. 

Minimalist 10% Niacinamide Face Serum

10% Niacinamide Face Serum With Matmarine + Zinc

10% Niacinamide Face Serum With Matmarine + Zinc

599
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Minimalist serums are loved by all and the 10% niacinamide face serum with matmarine and zinc is no exception. This daily serum reduces the sebum level of the skin, improves the barrier, evens our skin tone, and supports overall hydration. It also helps with inflammation, leaving smooth textured skin with no sticky residue. A great product to wake up to the most natural glow. 

Garnier Hydra Bomb Eye Serum Mask

Garnier Hydra Bomb Eye Serum Mask - Orange

Garnier Hydra Bomb Eye Serum Mask - Orange

99
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If you want to get a little extra fancy and use a face mask to cure your dull skin, then Garnier Hydra Bomb Eye Serum Mask is a saviour that you didn't know you needed. Containing orange juice and hyaluronic acid, this mask reduces under bags and dark circles, intensely hydrates, and refreshes, and will leave you with the most radiant glow in the morning. 

Hydrate

Dot & Key Vitamin C + E Lip Mask

Dot & Key Vitamin C + E Lip Plumping Mask

Dot & Key Vitamin C + E Lip Plumping Mask

395
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To resurrect your dark, pigmented lips, we highly recommend Dot & Key's vitamin lip-plumping mask. It's an ultra-moisturising lip mask infused with antioxidant-rich ingredients like vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, shea butter, and natural plant oils that will give you soft, plump lips. The tint blends natural fruit colour and flavour and comes in 3 shades. 

Neutrogena Bright Boost Gel Cream Face Moisturiser

Neutrogena Bright Boost Gel Cream Face Moisturizer

Neutrogena Bright Boost Gel Cream Face Moisturizer

1290
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Nothing reduces dullness quite like Neutrogena's gel boost cream. Powered by neo glucosamine AHA and PHA, this gel cream moisturiser boosts the surface skin cell turnover up to 10X, which instantly results in a hydrated glow. It also helps to prevent hyperpigmentation and evens out the skin tone. The consistency is super-lightweight and is a great everyday moisturiser. 

For Pigmentation

Cleanse

Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Facewash

Clinique Liquid Facial Soap

Clinique Liquid Facial Soap

2500
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Clinique is one of our absolute favourites! From the Moisture Surge to Black Honey, each Clinique product is quite worth the hype, and so is this facewash. With key ingredients like sucrose, this non-drying face wash effectively removes dirt and debris and protects the skin's natural moisture balance. This also makes the skin ready for the upcoming step of exfoliation, which is crucial for folks with hyperpigmentation. 

Repair

Kama Ayurveda Pure Rose Water Toner

Kama Ayurveda Pure Rose Water Toner

Kama Ayurveda Pure Rose Water Toner

1595
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Rose water has been known to be a great toner for aeons now. And if it is something that you frequently use, then Kama Ayurveda's pure rose water with 100% natural ingredients is the best in the game. Made using roses from Kannauj, this instantly revives the skin, gives it a flushed look and will also help with hyperpigmentation over time. 

Olay Niacinamide Face Serum

Olay Niacinamide Face Serum

Olay Niacinamide Face Serum

1999
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With superior ingredients and formulations, Olay has always been a go-to for all things skincare. This 5% niacinamide face serum is among their best-sellers and does wonders in repairing the skin cells overnight. Its lightweight consistency penetrates ten layers deep into your skin to give clearer and more even skin and fights the seven signs of uneven skin.

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel Creme

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel Creme With Caffeine for Dark Circles

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel Creme With Caffeine for Dark Circles

5800
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When it comes to choosing something for dark circles and fine lines, we cannot Estee Lauder’s advanced night repair eye supercharged gel creme becomes an obvious choice for us. The anti-oxidant formula with hyaluronic acid, and FR defense technology, this amazing product focuses on neutralising the free radicals, and retaining the moisture under the eye skin, in turn reversing the skin damage.  

Hydrate

The Derma Co SPF 30 Ceramides Lip Balm

The Derma Co SPF 30 Ceramides Lip Balm - with Vitamin E & Avocado Oil for Dry and Chapped Lips

The Derma Co SPF 30 Ceramides Lip Balm - with Vitamin E & Avocado Oil for Dry and Chapped Lips

329
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Packed with a powerful blend of nourishing Ceramides and Vitamin E, SPF 30 protection, The Derma Co’s lip balm is the great choice for a night-time skincare routine. It runs clear, moisturises and hydrates your lips like nothing else, and locks in moisture for lasting hours. 

Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte'S Magic Night Cream

Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte'S Magic Night Cream

Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte'S Magic Night Cream

14500
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If there is one product that takes the term 'beauty sleep' extra seriously, then that is Charlotte Tilbury's magic night cream. Although the price is on the steeper side, this cream is an elixir for glowy, youthful, plumped skin. It has plant-derived stem cells, vitamin E, coenzyme Q10, retinol, bionymph peptide complex, and red algae that support natural collagen and fibre levels to diminish the look of wrinkles and support natural elasticity. it also significantly decreases the visible signs of ageing. A next-level moisturiser for folks with hyperpigmentation.

For Wrinkles & Fine Lines

Cleanse

Beauty Of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser

Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser

Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser

1199
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Beauty Of Joseon has officially become our new obsession. This low-pH facial cleanser delicately balances moisture and nutrition for your skin to give it a healthy and glowing look while helping gently remove dead skin cells and sebum. The USP of this cleanser is how it focuses on skin balance and enhances skin health, as it gently exfoliates the skin while providing a deep cleanse.

Repair

Charlotte Tilbury Glow Toner

Charlotte Tilbury Glow Toner

Charlotte Tilbury Glow Toner

1950
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The word glow is really embodied in Charlotte Tilbury’s every product. Their glow toner is a pore-refining, acid-free hydrating toner with niacinamide that makes the skin ultra soft and smooth. The magic comes from Super Peptide Royalepigen P5, niacinamide, exfoliative, and hydration powerhouse sodium hyaluronate, ensuring the most radiant and dewy glow.

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum

4500
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Estee Lauder's advanced night repair serum has been hyping for a long time now and you couldn't have escaped it. It has seven serums in one, with the exclusive discovery of tripeptide-2, which helps with hydration, radiance, even tone, firmness, line-reduction, and strength of the skin cells. The results of this serum are instant and staggering, and you need to make this part of your vanity no matter what. 

L'Oreal Paris Glycolic Bright Dark Circle Eye Serum

L'Oreal Paris Glycolic Bright Dark Circle Eye Serum With 3% Glycolic + Niacinamide + Vitamin C

L'Oreal Paris Glycolic Bright Dark Circle Eye Serum With 3% Glycolic + Niacinamide + Vitamin C

699
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Products that actually work on dark circles are hard to come by, and one of the few effective ones is without a doubt L'Oreal Paris Glycolic Bright Dark Circle Eye Serum. With glycolic acid that helps with dullness, niacinamide that targets pigmentation, and vitamin CG that adds anti-oxidants, its regular usage brightens the under-eye and erases the look of under bags. The applicator is also one of our favourites, making it super convenient to use every night. 

Hydrate

The Ordinary Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm

The Ordinary Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm

The Ordinary Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm

950
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We recently tried The Ordinary's lip balm and it's safe to say that we are big fans. This lip balm is super lightweight, does not have a thick goopy texture, almost feels like lip oil, and is enriched with a series of great ingredients. Squalane and amino acids instantly hydrate and replenish dry lips, and squalane offers hydration while supporting the moisture barrier. 

Olay Retinol 24 Night Cream

Olay Retinol 24 Night Cream

Olay Retinol 24 Night Cream

1999
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Olay's night cream packs in bioavailable retinol that absorbs deep into the skin. With a gel-like consistency, this night cream not only hydrates the skin but also locks in moisture. Along with retinol, it also has niacinamide that results in glowing and even skin. Great for ageing and wrinkle concerns, the longevity of this moisturiser is also absolutely excellent.

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