Not only do the clocks going back mean you get an extra hour of sleep, it’s the perfect time to add an overnight beauty product into your routine.Plus, nighttime is when your skin is at its most regenerative phase, so take full advantage of your natural body boosting powers and invest in one of these easy to use overnighters – there’s something for everyone.For blemish prone skin:Avène’s TriAcnéal Expert, £23, doesn’t just treat blemishes, it uses the Vitamin A powerhouse, Retinaldehyde to unblock pores and stop spots in their tracks before they even form, whilst anti-mark technology fades scarring. It’s powerful but has been specially formulated to use on sensitive skin too.
For an organic option:Using organic seaweed in all their products, the Voya Dusk To Dawn Night Cream, £50, is for oilier complexion types. Whilst shea butter and coconut oil offer a hydration hit without overloading, the pomegranate extract boosts collagen production for plumper skin.
For overworked skin:Another amazing Korean export. the Erborian Sleeping BB Mask, £36, doesn’t feel like a mask at all. Lightweight in texture, its fatty acid filled formula forms a thin film over the skin so none of the moisture boosting ingredients can escape. It smells divine and skin is noticeably plumper when you wake.
For ageing skin:Caudalie’s Polyphenol C15 Overnight Detox Oil, £29, oil is packed with plant-derived antioxidants that work in unison to undo the daily damage caused by free radicals – think premature ageing, dullness and dryness. A blend of grapeseed, rosehip, carrot oil and lavender, apply 2-3 drops in your palms, rub together and then press, pat and massage it over your face. Indulgent and hard-working.
For pigmented skin:Containing natural AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) from apples, milk and sugar to increase cell turnover, the gently exfoliating Elemental Herbology Vital Glow Resurfacing Cream, £55 fades any age or sun spots without stripping the skin. Use it instead of your regular night cream every evening and your complexion will be noticeably glowier by morning.
For dehydrated skin:Putting back in what cold commutes and central heating take out, the Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask, £30, is an intensive treatment for drier skin types. After sleeping in a thick layer overnight, the high dose of emollients means you wake up to healthy hydrated skin. No need to rinse or wipe off either – super easy.
For an investment:Retinol, the anti-ageing ingredient with superpowers, can sometimes cause irritation on some skin types but the Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil, £85 contains Azulene (which gives it the blue colour), which calms and soothes the effects of Retinol whilst you sleep. Like a reset button for your skin.
For tired skin:If you’re suffering from lack of sleep, the Vichy Idealia Skin Sleep Recovery Night Gel-Balm, £26.50 is for you. Waking up all of the deep sleep mechanisms that improve skin issues, from uneven skin tone to fine lines and dullness, it ensures they’re working to their maximum. Good if you feel your skincare has got stuck in a rut.
For the eyes:It may look like your ordinary sleep mask, but the Illuminage Skin Rejuvenating Eye Mask, £25 is infused with Copper Oxide fibers. Improving the natural renewal process which results in younger looking skin, studies have shown copper significantly reduces lines and wrinkles after just 4 weeks of use. We’re sold!
For a radiance boost:If physical scrubs leave your skin looking red, opt for the Sarah Chapman Overnight Exfoliating Booster £58. Massaged in before bed, this serum sloughs off dead cells on the surface of the skin for a brighter finish and smooth even tone. Focus on problem areas, such as the T-zone for a concentrated boost.
