The best night cream for men to make the most of your beauty sleep (2025)

Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Omega-Rich Cloud Cream

• Skin Type: All, especially dry and sensitive
• Powered by: Omega fatty acids, a botanical blend
• Texture: Ultra-light, whipped cream

Affectionately referred to as ‘Midnight Magic’, Kiehls' iconic Midnight Recovery Concentrate set a precedent in the facial oil category, winning more than 57 beauty awards and selling two every single minute. The innovative overnight cream featured here leverages the same efficacy of this bestselling botanical oil blend, but with a liquid crystal emulsification technology. This pioneering technology encapsulates the oil droplets, creating a unique cloud-like whipped texture to provide longer-lasting hydration. Made with plant-based oils which are rich in Omega-6 and Omega-3, the Cloud Cream formula has been purposefully designed to help replenish the skin’s protective lipid layer.

Curél Replenishing Night Cream

• Skin Type: Dry, mature and sensitive
• Powered By: Ceramides, ginger root extract, allantoin
• Texture: Rich cream

Sensitivity and barrier health have become growing skincare concerns for men, with many of us noticing an uptick in dryness and inflammation. Curél’s restorative, anti-ageing skincare line has been designed to take both of these issues on, whilst replenishing, protecting and promoting the skin’s natural moisture barrier. I am the perfect target for this treatment, suffering with all three concerns, so was very eager to put its claims to the test. Not only did it do all of the above, it also helped minimise my fine lines caused by dehydration and noticeably firmed and helped contoured my face, after only one week.

Sisley Paris Supremÿa At Night

• Skin Type: Suitable for all, particularly dry
• Powered by: Biosaccharides, glycerin, pro-vitamin B5, sophora japonica extract, red vine extract
• Texture: Lotion

An age-defending lotion that gets to work while you sleep, this rich, milky-textured solution acts like a priming product to help maximise the skin’s receptiveness to key ingredients. Intensely moisturising, it incorporates a solution of biosaccharides blended with glycerin (which attracts and retains water) with pro-vitamin B5 which helps to keep hydration levels on an even keel. Red vine extract has toning properties that revitalise the skin, whilst antioxidant-rich sophora japonica extract helps to calm the complexion.Soy peptide extract and adenosine offer anti-wrinkle benefits, complemented by tiger nut extract which encourages healthy bounce and tone.

Ignae Night Complex

• Skin Type: Suitable for all
• Powered by: Panthenol, glycerol, ectoin, aloe vera, betaine, botanical wax complex
• Texture: Velvety cream

Touted as an overnight miracle healer, this velvety, vegan-friendly cream gets to work while you sleep to stimulate cell turnover and collagen production: it also reduces inflammation and assists the healing process so you can wake up to a healthy-looking complexion that feels regenerated and soothed. A powerful concentrate of actives designed to gently repair the skin from daily aggressions (such as sun exposure. stress. pollution and glycation) it's designed to help slow down the clock for easily-compromised and mature skin.

Strivectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Multi-Correct Serum

• Skin type: Suitable for all
• Powered by: Retinol, NIA-114 technology, polyglutamic acid, ashwagandha
• Texture: Serum

Ultra-concentrated, potent and clinically proven to improve the look of fine lines, wrinkles, skin tone and texture, this is a silky, lightweight correcting serum that addresses multiple signs of ageing by delivering the coveted benefits of retinol. Its patented NIA-114 technology enhances retinol’s efficacy whilst minimising skin sensitivity, as well as a moisture-binding polyglutamic acid, which counteracts retinol’s drying side effects. The wellness ingredient ashwagandha also features, helping to stimulate collagen and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Results-driven and fast-acting with a seven-day visible improvement turnaround, it promotes smoother and more youthful-looking skin whilst strengthening the skin barrier.

• Skin Type: Advanced signs of ageing
• Powered by: Encapsulated retinal, kangaroo paw flower extract and olive, oat, alpha glucan
• Texture: Serum/cream-hybrid

Increasing skin elasticity after only four weeks, this sculpting overnight serum/cream-hybrid visibly lifts neck and jowl sagging and smoothes the appearance of the deepest wrinkles and crepey skin. Designed for use on both the neck and face, it promises ‘transformative’ results. A little sceptical of its claims, I couldn’t have been proven more wrong; having used it for a month, even my husband (who never comments on my appearance) asked me what I’d had ‘done’. My jawline looked better contoured and lifted and my lines were noticeably more smoothed.

• Skin Type: Suitable for all, including sensitive
• Powered By: Niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, shea butter, a pioneering peptide blend
• Texture: Lightweight cream

Marking the biggest cosmetic science innovation in No7’s history, the Future Renew skincare line has been specifically designed to reverse multiple signs of skin damage. The product of 15 years of research into skin ageing and repair, it deeply moisturises for up to 72 hours and helps correct the appearance of uneven tone and texture, dry patches and loss of elasticity. Formulated with a world-first new ‘super’ peptide blend which is set to be one of the most effective and tolerated skincare ingredients on the cosmetic market, No7's new super peptide is both potent and highly tolerated. Enriched with shea butter, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, I noticed that my complexion was brighter, softer and smoother after using it for only one week.

• Skin Type: Suitable for all
• Powered by: Concentrated miracle broth, barrier wrap structure, the recovery ferment, the lime tea concentrate
• Texture: Serum-in-mask

One of the privileges of reviewing new-to-market lotions and potions is being able to test products that are way out of my budget. More importantly, I get to judge whether they are actually worthy of their spicy price ticket, and I have to say that in more than 30 years of being a grooming editor, I have yet to find a night treatment that offers such transformative results as La Mer’s new Night Recovery Concentrate. A serum-in-mask innovation, it has been specifically designed to boost barrier strength whilst enveloping distressed skin in a cocoon of protection and comfort. Particularly good to help accelerate recovery from skin distress, including post-treatment (such as retinol) irritation, it left my skin feeling more resilient and visibly less reactive; the healthiest it has looked in years. Enriched with La Mer’s most potent form of its signature concentrated miracle broth to achieve an adaptogenic effect, I would have to say it is actually worth the hefty price tag.

• Skin Type: All, particularly dry skin
• Powered by: Antioxidant-rich flower oils and plant botanicals
• Texture: Oil

If used each night, two to three drops of this concentrated and potent botanical blend will achieve visibly noticeable results after just four weeks. Containing Kiehl’s signature ingredient, squalane (a supremely hydrating ingredient derived from olives), as well as evening primrose oil and lavender essential oil, it is particularly great for those who suffer with dry skin and is proven to be at its most effective between the hours of midnight and 4am.

• Skin Type: Normal to dry and particularly good for sensitive
• Powered by: Cica, forrest yeast, shea butter
• Texture: Cream mask

This rich and creamy overnight mask has been purposefully designed to enhance the skin’s natural strength whilst soothing sensitivity, irritation and discomfort caused by external aggressors and stress. Prone to occasional flare-ups of sensitivity, this treatment was actually recommended to me by a trusted authority (and friend) within the beauty industry; it’s now a permanent fixture on my bathroom shelf. Formulated with cica, a leafy herb rich in vitamins and amino acids known to have regenerating effects, it actively strengthens and restores the easily-compromised skin barrier and visibly calmed my stressed-out skin. The rich, creamy texture takes a bit of getting used to, but isn’t greasy and, lets face it: you’ll be asleep anyway.

• Skin Type: Sensitive skin
• Powered by: Prebiotis, licorice and chamomile
• Texture: Cream

Developed by a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, RéVive was designed to slow the degenerative ageing process and help restore an inner glow. Powered by bio-renewal technology and inspired by Nobel prize-winning science that Brown originally used to heal burn victims, this is now recognised as one of the most advanced and efficacious skincare lines on the planet. This particular overnight cream has been formulated to aid recovery for sensitive skin, infused with bio-calming ingredients and prebiotics selected to balance the microbiome of the skin and help reduce inflammation, irritation and redness.

• Skin Type: All
• Powered by: Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid
• Texture: Serum

Designed to benefit all skin types and tones, Garnier’s first ever night serum — and its most concentrated formula to date — will visibly brighten your complexion, it claims, after only three sleeps. Formulated with only 14 ingredients, it's powered with the highest concentration of 10 per cent pure and natural-origin vitamin C; a powerful ally to help tackle dullness and oxidation. Supported with hyaluronic acid — a derma active which intensely hydrates, smoothes rough skin and helps to protect the skin barrier — this vegan-friendly serum also reduces the appearance of pigmentation marks and dark spots, plus it blurs the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Non-sticky or greasy and rapidly-absorbed without leaving any residue, add 3 to 4 drops to your grooming routine before hitting the sack to wake up to smoother and more radiant looking skin by morning. Vegan, cruelty-free and without any alcohol or silicone.

• Skin Type: Suitable for all, including sensitive and acne-prone
• Powered by: Hyaluroset complex, niacinamide, bakuchiol, evening primrose oil, liquorice extract
• Texture: Buttery cream

Co-founded by Scarlett Johansson, The Outset specialises in clean, gentle and effective everyday skincare essentials that target sensitised, acne-prone and problem skin. This restorative, buttery-textured night cream is the star within the range. Intensely moisturising, the brand’s signature botanical blend improves skin texture and restores radiance. A rejuvenate and reset for your complexion, I also noticed it is particularly good at correcting uneven skin-tone and has the ability to improve the look of hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles over time.

• Skin Type: Suitable for all
• Powered by: Collagen polypeptide, pecan tree extract, organic mitracarpus extract
• Texture: Cream

The night cream from Clarins’ reformulated Extra-Firming range supercharges your collagen reserves, reduces wrinkles and leaves your cheekbones looking chiseled, promising visibly firmer skin in just 7 days. After the age of 25 our collagen reserves naturally start to diminish, causing a loss of volume and elasticity; this treatment unlocks the secret to preserving and boosting skin’s collagen, whilst simultaneously targeting its quality and structure. I tried it out every evening for a couple of weeks and noticed some improvement to the firmness of my skin, but believe you need to stick with it to really see and feel the benefits; it’s great and does what it says on the tin, but is a bit of a slow burner.

• Skin Type: All skin types, especially dry
• Powered by: Peptides
• Texture: Balm

Something of a cult classic in skincare, Egyptian Magic has earned its place as go-to product for its many soft-skinned celebrity endorsers. The magic is in its simplicity, from the branding to the formula – it boasts a six-ingredient blend of olive oil, beeswax, honey, bee pollen, royal jelly and bee propolis. Nourishing and moisturising, it sits heavy on the skin, bordering on greasy, which is why it is best used before bed. Particularly effective for those prone to dryness, after a solid eight hours of shut-eye you’ll wake with skin as soft as Cleopatra’s post-milk bath.

• Skin Type: Ageing skin
• Powered by: Persian silk tree extract, hyaluronic acid, retinoids
• Texture: Rich cream

ThisWorks has a very positive approach to skin ageing, believing we should celebrate the wrinkles that give us character. Its products, then, are more of a natural age-management proposition than a promise to take 10 years off your face. That said, My Wrinkles Midnight Moisture is an overnight recovery cream that isn’t messing about. In line with the brand’s ethos for uncomplicated solutions that use only minimal ingredients but with great efficacy, this rich-textured formula is brilliant at improving skin radiance and clarity. 98 per cent natural and with a light fragrance, it uses a trio of highly effective ingredients to power its youth-boosting benefits: Persian silk tree extract to stimulate the skin’s natural overnight repair process, hyaluronic acid to protect against skin dehydration and an advanced retinoid complex to enhance the penetration of actives into the dermis.

• Skin Type: Dry, sensitive, acne-prone, combination or ageing
• Powered By: Squalane, Kakadu plum, a specialised blend of plant-based triglycerides
• Texture: Rich cream

Formulated with lipids and nutrient-rich ingredients, Naturium’s barrier-repairing night cream combines cutting edge technology with natural actives. While it has been designed for use by most skin-types, it’s particularly beneficial for those who suffer with acne flare-ups and sensitivity. The first thing I noticed upon cracking it open was that despite being rich and velvety in texture, the formula actually leaves a lightweight and intensely hydrating veil. Science-backed and clinically-effective, it soothes, protects, heals and repairs the damage caused by daily pollution and UV damage; a total reset for lacklustre skin.

• Skin Type: Tired, dry or sensitive
• Powered by: Chamomile extract, bisabolol, jojoba, grape seed oils
• Texture: Cream/gel

Formulated and produced in small batches on-site in Norfolk, Q+A takes its sustainability credentials very seriously. Clean and accessibly priced, this is ingredient-focused skincare that does what it says on the jar. In the case of the brand’s dedicated night cream, that means calming sensitive, stressed-out, dry and tired-looking skin whilst actively strengthening and supporting the skin barrier. Vegan-friendly and made with 98.8 per cent natural ingredients, the super soothing moisturiser gets to work while you sleep, helping you wake up to a fresh and intensely-hydrated, more youthful-looking complexion.

• Skin Type: Suitable for all
• Powered by: Maraderm, hyaluronic acid, vegan lipids, squalane, vitamin E, retinyl palmitate
• Texture: Lightweight hybrid-serum

Crafted from ingredients found on Ireland’s Atlantic coastline, this restorative overnight treatment unlocks the regenerative powers of ocean algae to treat a multitude of skin complaints: loss of elasticity, hydration, radiance, the onset of redness, hyperpigmentation and wrinkles (to name but a few). More of a lightweight hybrid-serum than a cream, it's the perfect overnight treatment if (like me) you find night creams can be a bit rich. It absorbed without trace into the deeper layers of my skin before my head could even hit the pillow.

• Skin Type: Suitable for all
• Powered By: Granactive retinoid, peptides, niacinamide, panthenol
• Texture: Lightweight cream

This reparative overnight formula from leading London-based aesthetic doctor Dr. David Jack boosts cellular repair and helps reduce the visible signs of ageing. Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich, it harnesses the rejuvenating benefits of vitamin A (retinol) but without any of the associated irritation. The plant-based, multi-tasking lightweight cream brightens tone, improves texture, helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles and even treats hyperpigmentation. Being prone to sensitivity, I was pleasantly surprised, having used it for several days, that I didn’t experience any harsh retinoid side-effects. Instead, it left my skin feeling hydrated and smooth and looking refreshed and radiant.

• Skin Type: All
• Powered By: Filagrinol protein, ceramides, seed oil blend
• Texture: Serum

Putting complete transparency and a fuss-free point of view towards male maintenance front and centre, UK-based Daimon Barber’s easy-going attitude doesn’t distract from the high-performance efficacy of its well-balanced, science-meets-nature formulas. This 24-hour troubleshooter has your back round the clock by protecting during the daytime and repairing while you slumber. A dual-action, multifunctional SymRepair skin barrier complex has been added, shielding the skin’s natural barrier from the effects of UV during daylight, while a moisture-rich ceramide complex repairs skin while you sleep overnight. One of the most advanced solutions within the range, it can also be used as a pre-shave oil thanks to the anti-inflammatory and conditioning benefits derived from nourishing apple seed oil, lime seed oil and black seed oil.

• Skin Type: Suitable for all, including sensitive
• Powered By: Algae-derived bio-retinoid, microalgae ZEN, beta-glucan derivative, hyaluronic acid, amino acid complex
• Texture: Lightweight cream-gel

This supplement and skincare line takes a 360 degree approach to skin maintenance by joining the dots between a healthy functioning gut and more radiant-looking skin. Designed as a Day Cream + Day Pill and Night Cream + Night Pill regimen, the topical formulations help bolster the skin’s unique ecosystem of bacteria, using meticulously researched and clinically-proven ingredients. Comforting and cocooning, I found the lightweight cream-gel-hybrid formula to be the ideal texture to absorb if you have facial hair (like me). It also, surprisingly, worked wonders on my under-eye bags thanks to an exclusive microalgae blend.

• Skin Type: Mature skin
• Powered by: Peptides
• Texture: Cream

Two highly efficacious ingredients have been enlisted for this fuss-free night cream from the straight-talking Danish skin-saviour brand, Ecooking. One is Argireline, a hexaptide (meaning a peptide made up of six natural amino acids) that helps reduce the depth of wrinkles by working in the same way as botox, in that it makes the facial muscles relax naturally. The other is Trylagen, which boosts collagen in the skin and helps restore a youthful appearance. Offering long-lasting moisture balance, it actively reduces fine lines when used every night. Suitable for all skin types, it is light in texture, quickly absorbed, vegan-friendly and dermatologically tested.