These Night Creams Revitalize Your Skin While You Sleep

There's a reason getting sufficient shut eye is called beauty sleep. Your skin repairs and restores itself at night, which is why establishing a nighttime skincare routine with a hardworking night cream is essential. “Those with sensitive skin, rosacea-prone skin, anti-aging concerns, and even acne will benefit from hydrating the skin effectively overnight,” says Erum Ilyas, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist in Philadelphia.

Now, you might be wondering: Can’t I just use my regular moisturizer? You can—but night creams are specifically designed to really work for, well, night. They’re often thicker than daytime moisturizers and may contain ingredients (like heavy doses of exfoliating alpha hydroxy acids and retinol) that shouldn’t be used during the day. Ready to make the most of your zzz’s? Ahead, shop dermatologist-recommend night creams.