18 Best Night Creams Of 2023 For Every Skin Type, According To Dermatologists

Like anything, there is a learning curve with skincare. That’s why Dr. Tempera recommends a lower-strength retinol (.01%) for entry-level users. It also has hyaluronic acid in it to help plump skin and lock in moisture, she says.

Rave Review: "If you have sensitive and extremely dry skin, this stuff is amazing. It also makes my makeup look so much better due to how moisturized my skin is now...Absolutely love it."

This cream feature colloidal oatmeal, which can help calm any acne flare-ups. It helps to hydrate dry skin and provides a barrier for the “slugging” concept that's all over TikTok, says Tempera.

Rave Review: "This cream is the only cream that helped my skin restore to normal. I was suffering from eczema and this cream worked for my skin. My eczema has reduced to very mild. It's actually almost gone. "

CeraVe's cream is rich and thick without being greasy. And it contains the hydrating ceramides, peptides, and hyaluronic acid experts recommend. It’s a great drugstore option: You get a pretty large jar for less than $30, says Tempera.

Rave Review: "This night cream is a product I use year round. Not only is it amazing as a night cream, but if you're a particularly dry individual (like me) or experience dryness in winter, this saves your skin [when used] as a daytime moisturizer."

Neutrogena's moisturizer contains retinol and hyaluronic acid, so you get acne-fighting and collagen-stimulating properties while hydrating the skin overnight.

Rave Review: "The formula is lightweight and absorbs quickly, leaving my skin feeling hydrated and refreshed. I love that it contains retinol, which is known to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. My skin has a more youthful, radiant look and I couldn't be happier with the results."

This night cream intensely hydrates skin with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and squalene while strengthening and repairing the skin barrier with panthenol and allantoin, says double board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon Tiffany Libby, MD. It also has vitamins C and E to help protect the skin against free radical damage and environmental stressors.

Rave Review: "I have used SkinMedica's Dermal Repair Cream for years and would not consider changing or going without it...It has kept my aging skin soft without as many wrinkles as I might have had and it does NOT have an annoying scent. I love this product."

Gold Bond's option includes the hero ingredient retinol, which helps lighten dark spots, improve cellular turnover, and stimulate collagen production, says Dr. Libby. It can also be applied all over the body, which is great for pesky back-ne, dark spots on the legs, and more.

Rave Review: "I am very happy to have a thoughtful product that seems to work well for my skin, which is sensitive and aging, although still in good condition."

Night creams don’t need to be expensive, and Cetaphil’s Rich Hydrating Night Cream is a prime example. Dr. Libby touts it as an ultra-hydrating cream because it contains ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin. Both of these deliver the moisture skin needs overnight to strengthen and repair the skin’s barrier.

Rave Review: "A really good, lightweight moisturizer for those with oily-combo skin—decent ingredients, very nice texture, and overall a good option."

Dr. Libby says this is a top-selling favorite with her patients. The nourishing cream absorbs quickly and provides continuous 24-hour hydration. Its formula includes hyaluronic acid and ceramides to keep skin so moisturized overnight that it'll feel soft and supple all throughout the next day.

Rave Review: "First moisturizer I've found that keeps my skin moisturized. I have very dry skin, and this works perfect for me! No heavy scent is a plus!!!"

Dr. Jenny Liu, MD, a board-certified dermatologist, puts INKEY’s cream at the top of her list of recommendations for its lightweight formula. It's perfect for combination and oily skin because it locks in moisture to keep skin hydrated without adding a greasy feel or look to the skin.

Rave Review: "This moisturizer is going to be a new staple in my skincare routine. It leaves my face feeling fresh and looking dewy without looking oily. It’s super lightweight and goes on smooth. Definitely a great moisturizer for spring and summer!"

Dr. Liu rates this as one of the best night creams to smooth out fine lines. It has superstar plumping ingredient retinol, but also packs in 24 hours of hydration, too.

Rave Review: "My skin is smoother, and the small wrinkles are not as noticeable. The dark sunspots are lightening up also."

This sleep mask is like a night cream on steroids. Not only is it super nourishing and suitable for irritated and sensitive skin, but it's packed with tons of antioxidants, says Dr. Liu. This way your skin can really rest and restore overnight.

Rave Review: "This is the best night cream I have ever used!!! I’m on my third jar and will never use anything else. It literally is so smooth. It feels like butter on my skin. It’s not greasy at all."

While this product comes in at a bit of a higher price point, Dr. Liu says it's worth every penny if you can afford it. She likes that it has a unique formula with fatty acids, cholesterol, and ceramides that are all specially formulated to help with dry and mature skin.

Rave Review: "The best moisturizer on the planet! Beware—once you start using it, you can’t go back. I have severe dry skin and this is the only thing that actually helps! I buy this every month!"

This Jan Marini Transformation Face Cream comes highly recommended by Dr. Chacoan. “It goes beyond your typical hydration cream by including amino acids to heal skin damage, promote collagen, and reduce face aging, as well as AHAs for gentle exfoliation.” It also includes aloe vera and antioxidants, which can aid in reducing any existing irritation.

Rave Review: "I absolutely love this face moisturizer in every way. I am 50-years-old and I have pretty good skin, but since I started using this face cream (and some of the other Jan Marini products) my skin is really in great shape!"

This great brightening, hydrating formula is great for any skin type, whether you're oily, dry, combo type, pigmented, or anything else, says dermatologist Dr. Marianna Blyumin Karasik. “Adaptogens such as Rheum rhaponticum, cordyceps, and gotu kola help to improve skin resilience via antioxidant and skin barrier strengthening powers," she says. Skin brighteners such as niacinamide and gluconolactone (PHA polyhydroxy acids) also help to improve skin complexion and enhance skin brilliance, she adds.

Rave Review: "I am a skincare geek and this moisturizer is something special! Its silky, light, and gentle aroma is so nice. I see immediate glow boost and smoothness and the best part is it keeps my skin hydrated for the whole day! Yay!"

Dr. Karasik says this product is excellent for those who need an extra boost on their skin because of an estrogen deficiency. Yes, it's pricey, but it has niacinamide to help minimize sun spots and retinol for smoothing out signs of aging while reversing skin damage.

Rave Review: "I was skeptical about buying another lotion that claimed to make my skin look better, but this really worked! I use the serum during the day and the cream at night and I noticed a difference in probably about two weeks of doing that regularly! Definitely worth it!!"

Tempera ranks this as her “ultimate favorite night cream,” and for good reason. It has prescription-strength retinoids (which, as mentioned, are great for collagen growth and fighting acne). It's also infused with moisture-boosting properties like ceramides, squalene, and hyaluronic acid to minimize dryness and irritation.

Rave Review: "I’ve only been using it for a week, but my skin looks so smooth and healthy. No peeling or redness at all!"

Dr. Karasik says this cream is ideal for reactive or sensitive skin types prone to eczema and rosacea. It has ingredients to calm irritated skin and glycerin to soothe and hydrate dry skin. This is also the brand Swanson uses.

Rave Review: "I've been using this product as a moisturizer because it's the only thing that actually works for my dry patches of skin and keeps my face moisturized throughout the day."