Hate the feeling of a sticky moisturizer? This cream from Alo is lightweight and mega-hydrating without leaving any oily or sticky residue. Vitamin C-rich amla, aloe, avocado oil, marula oil and other herbal ingredients help brighten and even skin tone.

Acne or oily skin, discover the night cream you are looking for. This affordable option contains nourishing seaweed extract and vitamin E along with squalane, which is a deeply hydrating ingredient that locks moisture into your skin, helps prevent fine lines and reduces dry patches. The brand specifically states that this is a night cream best suited for oilier skin, and we totally agree.

If you’re still hesitant to use a night cream, this anti-aging moisturizer from Jaxon Lane will convince you. Enriched with moisturizing ingredients like niacinamide, ceramides, hyaluronic acid and squalane, this cream absorbs into the skin in no time. Non-greasy, fragrance-free and safe for sensitive skin, Jaxon Lane Relax and Repair takes all the harm out of a night cream while retaining all the benefits.

When it comes to anti-aging ingredients, retinol is the goat. It is one of the most studied skincare ingredients and has been shown to be both safe and extremely effective in reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This night cream from Geologie contains 0.05% retinol, which is just strong enough to repair the surface of the skin without causing irritation, which can happen with a higher percentage. After a few weeks, you will notice that your skin is smoother and softer when you wake up and that wrinkles are less visible. All hail the power of retinol.

If wrinkles are your main concern, this night cream from Dr. Dennis Gross is worth the investment. While all of the products on this list have anti-aging benefits, none are as sophisticated as this one. The brand combines two types of retinol with bakuchiol, rambutan, and ferulic acid to support your natural collagen production and smooth fine lines and wrinkles. 85% of users saw firmer skin and improved elasticity in as little as two weeks, showing how quickly this product can improve your complexion. For mature skin types looking for results from their skincare routine, this product is the real deal.

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Yes, even if you have acne-prone skin, you can still benefit from a night cream. Take this one from Jack Black, which contains a blend of AHAs, BHAs, and plant-based acids to gently exfoliate, balance, and refine skin’s texture while you sleep. 1% Salicylic Acid works overnight to clear acne blemishes and blackheads.

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This night cream contains encapsulated teasel, a natural skincare ingredient that targets fine lines and wrinkles. Formulated with Clarins Anti Pollution Complex to help fight the effects of skin-damaging free radicals, anyone with dry or dehydrated skin will love the soothing and nourishing texture of this cream.

CeraVe is our affordable skincare brand because the products are simple, effective, and dermatologist-approved. This night cream helps refresh the look of tired skin overnight with hydrating ceramides, anti-aging peptides, hydrating hyaluronic acid and skin-smoothing niacinamide. It’s also specially designed to continuously release hydrating ingredients throughout the night for long-lasting hydration.

Formulated with a blend of texture-smoothing AHAs and bakuchiol, a plant-based alternative to retinol, this night cream fights all major signs of aging without any of the stinging that sometimes results from retinol use. It targets fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots and firms for smoother, younger-looking and deeply hydrated skin upon waking.

If you’re looking for a night cream that’s more like a gel, look no further. This concentrated 30% hyaluronic acid cream locks in a layer of intense moisture for healthier-looking skin. It plumps up fine lines and wrinkles and contains a healthy dose of antioxidants to help defy the appearance of aging.