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Night is when your skin repairs — and when actives work best. Here is a simple, effective PM routine you can adapt to any skin type.
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Shop anti-aging products →Your skin does most of its repair overnight, and without sun exposure, night is when stronger actives (retinol, acids) work best and most safely. Here’s a simple, effective night routine — adapt the “treat” step to your skin.
The core night routine
- Cleanse (double cleanse if needed). If you wore sunscreen or makeup, an oil cleanser first, then a gentle water-based cleanser. (See cleanser guide.) In hard-water areas, a final filtered-water rinse helps (why).
- Treat (your active). Pick ONE most nights:
- Acne/oily/pores → BHA
- Glow/texture/spots → AHA or azelaic acid
- Ageing/scars → retinol
- Pigment → tranexamic/alpha arbutin
- Don’t stack strong actives the same night. (See layering order.)
- Hydrate. Hyaluronic acid on damp skin, and/or niacinamide.
- Moisturize & seal. A ceramide moisturizer locks everything in and supports overnight repair.
Adapt it to your skin
- Oily → lightweight/gel textures (oily routine).
- Sensitive → skip actives until calm; focus on barrier (sensitive routine).
- Beginner → start with just cleanse + moisturize, add one active slowly. (See beginner routine.)
Two rules
- Introduce actives slowly — 2–3 nights a week first.
- No sunscreen at night, but it’s essential every morning — many night actives increase sun sensitivity.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the steps of a night skincare routine?
Cleanse (double cleanse if you wore sunscreen/makeup), apply one treatment active (BHA, AHA, retinol, azelaic or a pigment serum), hydrate with hyaluronic acid/niacinamide, then seal with a ceramide moisturizer. Don’t stack strong actives the same night.
Should I use sunscreen at night?
No — sunscreen is a daytime step. But it’s essential every morning, because many night actives like retinol and acids increase sun sensitivity.
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Should oily skin skip moisturizer in a night routine?
No, skipping moisturizer can make oily skin produce even more oil to compensate. A lightweight gel or gel-cream texture works well instead.
What can I use instead of a heavy night cream on hot nights?
A lighter gel-cream or lotion texture is often enough on hot, humid nights, especially for normal to combination skin. You can add a touch more moisturizer on drier patches like the cheeks if needed.