First Aid Beauty Firming Cream with Peptides, Niacinamide + Collagen – Day & Night Anti-Aging Face Moisturiser Helps Visibly Firm Skin – 50mL

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Dr. Hirsch also suggests salicylic acid to help get breakouts under control, as well as congestion and oiliness, and if you’re focused on aging gracefully, look for night creams with retinoids, antioxidants, and peptides. Peace Out’s Repairing Moisturizer is formulated specifically for oily and blemish prone skin year-round, but I found it worked great on my own skin throughout much of the year and I’ve been eager to share it.

When you think night cream, exfoliation probably isn’t the first benefit that comes to mind — but maybe it should, especially if you have acne-prone skin. Skinceuticals Renew Overnight Dry Cream combines soothing, nourishing ingredients, like aloe and chamomile, with a blend of lactic and glycolic acids to gently exfoliate the skin’s surface, sloughing away dead skin cells and grime. And it seriously works: Every time we put this on, we knew we’d be waking up with remarkably healthier-looking skin. Works best when applied to dry skin, so you’ll need to towel off your face after cleansing and wait for other skincare formulas to absorb before applying What We Love: The super hydrating formula has a cooling sensation upon application, and it doesn’t sting or cause irritation when massaged into extra-dry spots. this is the best I’ve tried. My skin is very sensitive, and these are gentle enough that my face doesn’t feel irritated after using them. Within a few days of using these regularly, morning and night, my face is so much clearer and the redness is greatly reduced.” For anyone ready to incorporate a retinol-based product into their routine, Paula’s Choice RESIST Intensive Repair Cream with Retinol is a great place to start. With an ultra-creamy texture filled with peptides and antioxidants, this cream kept our skin hydrated, while providing all the anti-aging benefits of retinol.

Additionally, the cream also works well on acne-prone skin since it has anti-inflammatory properties and reduces redness. Throughout the testing period, we found that our skin was noticeably smoother and became more radiant as time went on. We also noticed that our skin not only looked more refreshed in the mornings but the cream also created a firming effect on our complexion. For best results, make sure to towel dry your skin before applying this cream. The Ultra Repair Cream is rated 4.7/5 stars by 3.4K customers on Sephora. A customer who loved this cream for her body wrote: However, I think what First Aid Beauty did with the launch of the Firming Collagen Cream is pretty genius. So… What is It? This product review was originally part of my blog article titled, Seasonal Skincare Transitioning: Moisturizers I Love that Make Me Excited for Cold Weather - Part One – Best Hydrating Moisturizers, Best Face Creams for Dry Skin. You can catch the full piece here.

Another night cream formula that impressed us throughout the testing period is the Differin Restorative Night Moisturizer, which is a fraction of the cost of similar products. The formula feels ultra-luxurious, even though it doesn’t look that way. We also appreciate the pump-style dispenser, which is easy to use and more hygienic than a tub. Jessie Quinn is a contributing commerce writer for PEOPLE and has written for publications such as Byrdie, InStyle, The Spruce, NYLON, and more. With over a decade of beauty writing under her belt, Jessie is no stranger to the importance of night creams in a beauty regimen. She also has super dry skin and has spent lots of time testing and trying formulas to find ones that perform well for her complexion.When writing this article, Jessie leaned on her personal experience as well as the insights from top dermatologists Dr. Deanne Mraz Robinson, Dr. Azadeh Shiraz, and Dr. Jeannette Graf to learn more about the purpose of night cream, why it’s so important, and what makes a night cream formula the best. She also thoroughly researched and reviewed each product and the insights provided by the PEOPLE Tested team to draft a story that helps readers navigate the vast world of night creams and arms them with the knowledge they need to find the best formula for their complexion. What Is PEOPLE Tested? The brand offers 15% discounts and commits 10% of retail sales from their Ultra Repair Cream towards helping repay student loans. One of my favorite brand experiences of 2021, Replenix offers clinical skincare formulated with what the brand describes as “medical grade ingredients”. And the brand’s Glycolic Acid 20% Resurfacing Cream is exceptional. With a 20% Glycolic Acid complex, I was terrified to use it at first; I’m now a convert.While the night cream diminished some of our dry patches, it didn’t completely mitigate the issue. Our extra flakey areas were still rather dry, but the cream overall helped improve our moisture retention, and we’re confident that with more time our skin will be in the best condition.