Top 14 Night Creams for Every Type of Skin

There’s a reason it’s called beauty sleep, but adding a night cream to your before-bed routine and letting it work its magic while you snooze could really be the key to your best skin ever. Night creams are packed with powerful anti-agers that nourish skin, leading to fewer visible wrinkles and dark spots, and a more moisturized, youthful-looking complexion over time.

But not all formulas are created equal. Our Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab regularly tests moisturizers, including day creams, anti-aging formulas, and body lotions to find the most effective ones on the market. The Lab evaluates night creams on how well they hydrate skin short- and long-term using the Corneometer device, which gauges skin moisture levels. We also measure changes in testers' skin over four weeks or more of daily use at home, including firmness and reduction in wrinkles and dark spots via digital imaging. Testers also rate the night cream formulas on factors such as texture, scent, absorption, and irritation. In our most recent test, we sent night creams to almost 200 consumer testers for their feedback, and our chemists took over 11,200 data points to find the top picks for the best night creams.

To find the one that’s perfect for your needs (and budget) check out these top-tested picks from our Beauty Lab, trusted GH Seal stars, and beauty editor favorites: