These Worth-the-Money Night Creams Practically Transform My Skin Overnight

If the beauty world had something equivalent to the Oscars, SkinCeuticals' Triple Lipid Restore would win in every category. It's incredible for mature skin types, but it's equally as amazing for those in their younger years who are looking to do some preventative care. At first, I thought this moisturizer would be too heavy for my particular skin type, but after checking my handy-dandy pore-clogging-ingredient checker, I was pleasantly surprised to learn it has zero potential triggers. Let me tell you, once I got my hands on it, I noticed just how quickly the potent formula works. My smile lines and crow's-feet have softened significantly, and my overall complexion looks a lot brighter and more even.

Pros: Contains ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids that nourish dry skin and help replenish cellular lipids

Cons: Expensive

Key ingredients: Ceramides, natural cholesterol, and fatty acids

Skin type: Dry skin

Size: 1.6 oz

Customer review: "Just began using [this] product a couple of weeks ago. Skin feels softer, especially after using it with the HA Intensifier."

This product is a more recent favorite, as the brand was kind enough to send a sample my way. To give you the CliffsNotes version: I love it. You can tell a lot of research was put into this formula based on how quickly it works. It's packed with antioxidants, peptides, and fermented minerals to help restore skin to its youthful glow and even works well on the neck area. I do have to say it does contain beeswax and shea butter—two ingredients you might want to avoid if you're oily or highly acne-prone. Personally, I haven't had too much of an issue, but to be on the safe side, I don't think I'll be using this every single night.

Pros: Contains antioxidants, fermented minerals, and peptides to restore skin's youthful glow

Cons: Expensive

Key ingredients: Plant-Transforming Growth Factor Beta-2, antioxidants chebula and astaxanthin, peptides, amino acids, fermented minerals, and vitamins

Skin type: All

Size: 1.7 oz

Customer review: "I have enjoyed using the Advanced Response Complex Cream. It feels hydrating and appears to plump the skin, leaving a natural glow. I have dry skin with rosacea and this cream does not seem to cause irritation."

I know a full eight to eight and a half hours of sleep is hard to come by these days. But with this night cream, you can at least look like you got a full night's rest. It has ingredients like super lotus and peach leaf extract that help mend your skin's barrier overnight. Any time I use it, I wake up with skin that looks fresh and rejuvenated before I've even started cleansing—definitely a rare occurrence for me.

Pros: Helps repair the skin barrier, rich in antioxidants to help prevent skin aging

Cons: May not be hydrating enough for dry skin

Key ingredients: Super lotus, star fruit leaf extract, vitamin E

Skin type: Oily

Size: 1.6 oz

Customer review: "This product smells amazing. That was the first thing I noticed about it. It goes on smooth and does not leave you feeling or looking oily. I would totally recommend this product if you are looking for something new to add to your skincare routine. Gifted by Fresh."

I've used this cream on and off over the years, and honestly, it's something I'll always continue to stock up on. It features a host of soothing botanical extracts that aren't necessarily nighttime specific, but I like using it at night to give my skin an extra boost. It also helps reduce sebum production, which I've noticed is extremely helpful at clearing breakouts overnight.

Pros: Developed specifically for darker skin tones, contains potent soothing extracts that also help control oil production, helps to even out skin tone

Cons: Expensive, may not be hydrating enough for dry skin

Key ingredients: Magnolia and enantia chlorantha bark extract, lumicol, and telovitin

Skin type: All, acne-prone

Size: 1.69 oz

Customer review: "Love this product! Hydrates my skin very well!"

Whew, I know this one is a splurge, but I'll always vouch for it anyway. As soon as I was introduced to IS Clinical way back when I got my first facial, I started buying every product I could get my hands on. I was completely obsessed with the way the products made my skin look and feel after the aesthetician used a few on my face. I eventually worked up to this cream, which feels so pillow-soft on your skin that you'll never want to use another moisturizer again. Okay, that's a bit extreme, but it does deliver a more-than-luminous complexion in the a.m. that you'll definitely want to maintain.

Pros: Contains vitamin C to brighten, hyaluronic acid to hydrate, and copper tripeptide growth factors to help reduce wrinkles

Cons: Expensive

Key ingredients: Superoxide dismutase, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, copper tripeptide growth factor, and glycerin

Skin type: All

Size: 1.7 oz

Customer review: "This cream is really rich and dense. A little goes a long way. It keeps my skin moisturized, smooth, and supple. Helps with wrinkle prevention too. I don't use it every day because it's so rich and exfoliating. 1-2 times a week is enough."

I don't use this one all the time because, as you can tell by the name of the product, it's extra rich. And if you're like me and have combination skin (thank you, prescription retinoids), you'll want to use this lightly. I still think it's a great option for those who have dry skin and want a high dose of plant magic courtesy of Harper's potent formula.

Pros: Contains antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and vitamin F to give skin a youthful glow

Cons: May be too heavy for combination skin types

Key ingredients: Vitamin F, antioxidants, fatty acids, botanicals

Skin type: Dry-leaning, dry

Size: 1.7 oz

Customer review: "I absolutely love this cream. It’s moisturizing and absorbs beautifully! I wear it day and night and it has taken care of my eczema and I have patches of discoloration that I think are fading. My skin looks so good, I feel like I can wear less makeup. I ordered one product to start and now I have stopped using my SkinCeuticals and only use Tata Harper products. It is pricy, but for what it does for your skin, it is worth every penny. It smells like you are in a spa and even the cleansers make you happy to use. Amazing products!"

I love this cream because it contains niacinamide, a star ingredient I always make sure is in my routine. I dealt with some pretty bad acne as a teenager and into my early 20s, which left me with a few dark spots and uneven patches of skin. Using products with niacinamide has really upped my skincare game and improved my entire complexion. This moisturizer also has Centella asiatica extract, which is great for soothing inflammation and mending your skin's barrier.

Pros: Contains niacinamide to help reduce fine lines, improve skin smoothness, and the appearance of wrinkles

Cons: May be too heavy for some skin types

Key ingredients: Squalane, glycerin, shea butter, and niacinamide.

Skin type: Dry

Size: 1.7 oz

Customer review: "This face cream glides on easily and doesn't feel too heavy. It keeps my skin well hydrated and minimizes the redness."

This is a great option for those who may not be able to tolerate prescription-strength retinoids. It helps firm the skin and boosts radiance while also containing my favorite superstar ingredient, niacinamide.

Pros: Contains retinol to help smooth fine lines and wrinkles, supports the skin's protective barrier

Cons: May not be suitable for hypersensitive skin

Key ingredients: Retinol tri-active technology, niacinamide, and dipeptide

Skin type: All, dull

Size: 1.7 oz

Customer review: "I am purchasing my fourth one. This cream is fantastic! I love the way it dispenses. The eye serum works nice also."

Osea's cream is deeply hydrating and protects against environmental stress. It's not specifically a night cream, but I like to use it at night sometimes (especially during the winter) if my skin is feeling extra parched.

Pros: Firms skin; reduces wrinkles; promotes a radiant, even complexion; contains bakuchiol, a natural retinol alternative; sensitive-skin friendly

Cons: Expensive

Key ingredients: Bio retinol, Undaria seaweed, marine extract, biomimetic lipid complex, DPHP, turmeric

Skin type: Dry, sensitive, and aging

Size: 1.9 oz

Customer review: "[I] layer this over all my other Osea products [at] night. Works amazing! Super hydrating."

Finding a mask for combination skin can be tricky since some are too heavy and others aren't hydrating enough. Luckily this formula strikes the right balance with ingredients that smooth skin and contain anti-inflammatory properties. "I've been using this mask for years, and I love how it hydrates my skin overnight," says assistant beauty editor Sabrina Talbert. "I don't deal with acne often, but when I do see something starting to pop up, I put this on, and it's gone in the morning." She adds that the initial application feels sticky, but give it a few minutes, and it'll start to feel soft.

Pro: Clears incoming acne, hydrating, smooths skin

Con: Feels sticky after initial application

Key ingredients: Napiers Aqua formula, lady's mantle, Scottish heather

Skin type: Dry, combination, dull

Size: 2.53 oz

Customer review: "This has been a new constant in my nightly skincare routine. Its cooling effect and softer skin in the morning is amazing. I have mature sensitive skin and it’s been awesome"

If redness is a concern for you, consider this Cicapair Tiger Grass Sleepair Intensive Mask. It contains Centella asiatica to soothe skin while allantoin repairs the skin barrier and improves skin texture. The formula is super light, so a little goes a long way. Plus, it's safe for sensitive skin.

Pro: Soothing, treats redness

Con: May pill

Key ingredients: Niacinamide, Centella asiatica, allantoin

Skin type: Dry skin

Size: 2.53 oz

Customer review: "I've been using this product every other night for about a week and I am already seeking a reduction in texture and redness to my skin, I am also getting compliments! I really recommend."

For those who tend to run extra dry, the skin-loving ingredients in the cream from Paula's Choice soften skin while addressing other concerns like firmness and wrinkles. It also contains retinol, which boosts skin cell turnover to reveal a brighter, more youthful complexion. All you need is a dime-size amount as the final step of your nighttime routine, and you're good to go.

Pro: Improves firmness and reduces wrinkles

Con: Pump may break for some

Key ingredients: Lecithin, linolenic acid, sodium hyaluronate, peptides, glycerin, vitamin C, ceramides, jojoba oil, niacinamide, green tea, licorice extract, and retinol

Skin type: Dry, combination

Size: 1.7 oz

Customer review: "This moisturizer is insane. It leaves a very dewy glowy finish. It makes your skin radiate. It's a perfect combo with snail mucin. I'm buying it again! Love it love it. Smell is pleasant as well. Soooo hydrating!"