How to Choose Your Night Moisturizer

Choosing the right moisturizer is one of the biggest shortcuts to better skin — especially at night. A moisturizer isn’t just “hydration.” It’s barrier support, water retention, and comfort. And when your moisturizer matches your skin type, everything else in your routine performs better — from your retinol serum to your niacinamide serum.

First, identify your skin behavior at night:

• If you wake up shiny with clogged pores → you likely need lightweight hydration + oil control

• If you wake up tight or flaky → you need deeper moisture + barrier support

• If your skin stings easily → you need calming, barrier-repairing textures

Here’s how to think like an expert when choosing a night moisturizer:

Oily skin
You still need moisture — but choose a lightweight, non-greasy feel. Hydration helps reduce “rebound oiliness,” and a balanced barrier makes pores look calmer over time.

Oily acne-prone skin
Look for a texture that doesn’t feel heavy. Pairing the right moisturizer with a 2% salicylic acid routine can support clarity without over-drying.

Sensitive skin
You want barrier-first formulas. A stable barrier reduces redness triggers and improves tolerance to actives like niacinamide or low-strength retinol over time.

Dry & sensitive skin
Prioritize comfort, soothing, and rich hydration — especially at night when TEWL can be higher. This skin type benefits from gentle routines and slow active introductions.

Normal to dry
A more nourishing texture supports overnight recovery and helps maintain softness and glow.

Normal to combination
Choose balanced hydration — enough for dry areas, without feeling greasy on the T-zone.

Lumineve makes this selection easier by offering Deep Revitalise moisturizers designed around these exact skin types. The best pairing is a two-step night system:
One Midnight Youth serum (Vitamin C / Niacinamide / Retinol / Salicylic Acid) + one Deep Revitalise moisturizer suited to your skin type.

If you’re unsure, start with the moisturizer match first — because barrier health is what makes every other skincare step more effective.