Posted by Snigdha Mehra
on January 22, 2026
Skincare advice spreads fast — and nighttime skincare is full of myths. The problem? Believing the wrong thing can lead to irritation, breakouts, and wasted money.
Let’s bust the biggest myths with an expert lens (and a little common sense).
Myth 1: Oily skin doesn’t need moisturizer.
Reality: Dehydrated oily skin can produce more oil. A lightweight moisturizer supports the skin barrier and helps balance sebum.
Myth 2: Retinol is only for mature skin.
Reality: Retinol supports texture, acne marks, and early fine lines — but should be introduced slowly and used thoughtfully.
Myth 3: If it tingles, it’s working.
Reality: Tingling often means irritation. Stronger isn’t better; consistent and tolerable is better.
Myth 4: Salicylic acid is only for spot treatment.
Reality: Salicylic acid is excellent for clogged pores, blackheads, and acne-prone skin when used correctly as a leave-on active.
Myth 5: Vitamin C is only for the morning.
Reality: Vitamin C supports brightening and antioxidants. AM use is popular, but Vitamin C can also support glow as part of a night routine for many people.
Myth 6: Sensitive skin can’t use actives.
Reality: Sensitive skin can use actives — it just needs the right ingredient, dosage, and barrier support.
Myth 7: More products = faster results.
Reality: Layering too many actives increases barrier damage and inflammation.
Myth 8: Night creams clog pores.
Reality: Texture matters. Choose a moisturizer suited to your skin type.
A smarter approach is simple: pick one serum that matches your concern and pair it with a moisturizer that matches your skin type. With Lumineve, that looks like a Midnight Youth serum (Vitamin C / Niacinamide / Retinol / Salicylic Acid) followed by a Deep Revitalise moisturizer for oily, sensitive, oily acne-prone, dry & sensitive, normal to dry, or normal to combination skin.
Skincare results don’t come from myths — they come from the right routine repeated well.
