Beauty FAQ

Why use night cream?

This guide explains what night cream is, the benefits for your skin, how to apply it, and which type to choose. Read on for everything you need to know
about night cream.

What is night cream?

Night cream is different from standard moisturiser in that it is designed to be applied during the evening. Apply just before bed for the best results. While you sleep, your skin regenerates and repairs itself – night creams are specially formulated to help aid this natural process.

What does night cream do?

Night cream soothes and calms the skin as you sleep, reducing any redness and irritation overnight. By supporting the skin’s natural regenerative processes while you’re sleeping, these creams help to give you a more consistent complexion when you wake up. Night cream also keeps the skin to stay hydrated.

What are the benefits of night cream?

Applying night cream helps your skin to look and feel smoother, firmer, and more toned. The active ingredients of night cream aid the production of collagen, boosting the skin’s elasticity. This in turn lessens the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging.

What are the active ingredients in night cream?

While this will differ depending on which product you use, some of the common active ingredients of night cream include:

  • Moonstone hydrated silica
  • Organic harungana (nature’s retinol)
  • Organic gorse extract
  • Desert date extract
  • Organic sea lily
  • Vitamin C derivative
  • Glycolic acid

How to apply night cream

Applying night cream is easy. Simply place a small amount on your chin, nose, forehead, and each cheek. Gently massage the cream into your skin, beginning with an upwards motion and then pushing outwards. Once you’ve massaged the product in, check to make sure you have even coverage and then repeat if necessary.

Night skincare by Clarins

Night skincare products offer all the hydrating and protective benefits of your day creams with an extra added boost. Your skin regenerates while you sleep, making the most of the night-time to renew its cells. Clarins night creams stimulate cell renewal, forming an extremely powerful duo when paired with your day creams. Skin is revitalised and the complexion radiant upon waking, leaving you refreshed and ready to face the day! We recommend having a quality nighttime routine that will likely even help you get to sleep, all while incorporating proper skin care.

A night cream for your every beauty need

Clarins offers night skincare products geared towards all the various signs of aging. Choose your night cream based on your day cream for maximum effect. For smooth, rested, toned skin upon waking, reach for the MULTI-ACTIVE NIGHT CREAM. To fight skin aging, you can apply anti-aging night creams from the EXTRA-FIRMING or SUPER RESTORATIVE ranges.
If you want to tackle dark spots and brighten your complexion, try the WHITE PLUS BRIGHTENING & RENEWING NIGHT GEL-MASK. Please note: always choose your cream's texture based on your skin type. If your skin is combination or oily, go for a lightweight texture. If you have dry skin, it's best to choose a richer night cream. Finally, if your skin is normal, choose a texture that works for all skin types.

What is the best night cream?

The best night cream for you depends on the unique requirements of your skin:

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Questions in the same category

Can I use the same product day and night?

To keep skin hydrated, Clarins has developed a range of complementary day and night products and is on hand with all the information you need to choose the right one for you.

Why are there specific products for the eye contour area?

The skin around the eyes is fragile. To keep this area hydrated, Clarins recommends the right eye contour products to suit your needs.

What serums does Clarins offer?

Face serums are the ultimate beauty secret: select the right serum for you based on your skin's needs and use alongside your cream for maximum results.