11. Origins Drink Up Intensive Hydrating Mask
BEST OVERNIGHT MASK
PROS
- Highly hydrating
- Rich formula to nourish dry skin
CONS
- May be too heavy for oily skin
This Origins mask, applied like a night cream as a last step in your skincare routine, was a winner in the GH Beauty Lab’s overnight masks test. In Lab moisturization measurements with the Corneometer machine, it improved skin hydration by 36% over a course of six hours.
Ingredients such as glycerin and hyaluronic acid help moisturize skin and niacinamide can improve skin discoloration and elasticity. “I really noticed a difference the next morning in my super dehydrated skin when I used it; it felt soothed and much softer,” says our expert who is a personal fan of the product. The thick formula may be too heavy for oily skin, though.
| Key Ingredients | Niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, glycerin |
|---|---|
| Main Benefits | Moisturizing, hydrating |
| Best For | Normal to dry skin |
| Size | 2.5 fl. oz. |
12. Exuviance Age Reverse Night Lift
BEST NIGHT CREAM FOR AGING SKIN
PROS
- Top performer in Lab tests for firming skin and reducing wrinkles
- Lightweight gel texture
CONS
- Could cause irritation or breakouts
Despite its featherlight, gel-like formula, Exuviance was a heavyweight performer in GH Beauty Lab testing, winning for minimizing the look of lines, even on older skin. The treatment, loaded with actives like glycolic acid, peptides and retinol, gave faces a “lift” too, rating at the top both in Lab evaluations and with testers for making skin look and feel firmer. According to digital imaging with the Lab’s Visia Complexion Analyzer device, it improved the look of wrinkles by an impressive 10% in four weeks and raised skin’s firmness 31% in Cutometer measurements.
And testers agreed, with one remarking that “it did seem to make a difference on my wrinkles” and another saying “my skin smoother, more even and had less fine lines over time.” A drawback: Some commented that they experienced a bit of irritation and breakouts.
| Key Ingredients | Glycolic acid, peptides, retinol |
|---|---|
| Main Directs | Reducing wrinkles, firming |
| Best For | Aging skin |
| Size | 1.75 oz. |