Sleeping Beauty

Night-time is the best time to pamper your skin.

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Night-time is the best time to pamper your skin.

PHOTOGRAPHY VEE CHIN
PHOTOGRAPHY VEE CHIN

Night-time is the best time to pamper your skin. Why? It doesn’t have to protect itself from harmful UV rays at night, so it can devote more energy to repairing itself. The conclusion? Stock up on creamy sleeping masks and serums – such as those featured here – to get the most out of your beauty sleep.

Shiseido Ibuki Beauty Sleeping Mask, $60.
Shiseido Ibuki Beauty Sleeping Mask, $60.
Plumps and hydrates skin

This mask has little capsules containing vitamins C and E, and extract of phytoplankton – a hardy plant that can withstand Sahara Desertlike conditions – to lock in moisture. We love its watery, non-sticky texture, and how it leaves skin supple and hydrated.

Innisfree Whitening Pore Sleeping Pack, $30.
Innisfree Whitening Pore Sleeping Pack, $30.
Brightens up dull complexions

A leave-on whitening mask, this is infused with organic tangerine peels from Jeju Island, which are packed with antioxidant-rich flavonoids and vitamin C. These reportedly work together to slow down the formation of melanin so you wake up to a brighter and more even-toned complexion.

Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Night, $120.
Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Night, $120.
Reduces the appearance of signs of ageing

This product features a cream and pink, pearl-like capsules that contain active plant cell ingredients. Mix them together before use – the blend supposedly does wonders for mature skin, stimulating collagen production and helping with skin repair.

Skinceuticals Resveratrol B E, $129.
Skinceuticals Resveratrol B E, $129.
Supports skin's reparative ability  

Resveratrol is a powerful antiageing ingredient that’s best used at night, since sunlight diminishes its skin-repairing properties. This lightweight serum is chock-full of it to help support the skin’s defence system and reduce oxidative stress.

Elizabeth Arden Visible Whitening Melanin Control Night Capsules with Advanced MI Concentrate, $144 for a bottle of 50 capsules.
Elizabeth Arden Visible Whitening Melanin Control Night Capsules with Advanced MI Concentrate, $144 for a bottle of 50 capsules.
Minimises dark spots

Each single-use capsule contains a gel packed with brightening vitamin C, niacinamide and the brand’s Spectrabright technology, which reduces the appearance of dark spots and dullness. The gel has a comfortable, silky texture and a powdery scent.

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