While I appreciate a robust skincare routine that keeps my face feeling and looking great… I also appreciate sleep and leisurely mornings. To balance all the ways I practice self care, I’ve started to curate my night skin care routine to do the heavy lifting when it comes to giving me more radiant skin by morning. With the right PM routine, you can wake up with effortless glowy skin and streamline the start of your day.
The best night time skin care routine for glowy skin consists of a combination of gentle exfoliators and hydrating restorative products. Let’s walk through step-by-step how you can boost hydration, plump skin, and strengthen your skin barrier to get the skin of your dreams by morning.
Step 1: After Cleansing, Tone
After using your favorite cleanser, a toner will help add hydration back into the skin. The haruharu wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Acid Toner adds immediate hydration and soothes skin after a deep cleanse. Hyaluronic Acid has been an it-girl skin care ingredient for decades due to its ability to attract and lock in moisture. Paired with the black rice fermented extract, this toner helps moisturize and reduce inflammation, plus minimize the appearance of lines and pigmentation.
This fragrance-free and alcohol-free formula is safe for sensitive skin, and is clinically proven to improve moisture levels by over 50% in just 2 weeks use.
How to Use: After washing your face, apply to the skin evenly and pat lightly to fully absorb. The toner has a light, watery texture, and you can layer it for deeper hydration.
Step 2: Boost Your Skin Barrier with an Essence
Using an essence has become a morning and night time skin care routine staple for me, offering a much-needed boost of hydration while helping me achieve smoother skin.
But what’s the difference between a toner and an essence? Toners are typically a more basic, last step in a cleansing regimen to lock in moisture and balance your skin before the rest of your routine. Essences contain more targeted hydration and other active ingredients to address a range of skin care goals. Together, they create skin care synergy: the hyaluronic acid in your toner step will help pull the hydration from the rest of your routine (starting with your essence) into your skin.
The Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence has been my favorite for 6+ months now. Containing exfoliating probiotics (yes, they’re good for gut and skin balance!) this formula helps dissolve dead skin cells for a smoother skin texture and brighter complexion. Meanwhile, the essential lipid components, ceramides and cholesterol fatty acids support a healthy skin barrier, replenishing nutrients and promoting moisture balance. The exfoliating properties from the fermented ingredients are gentle enough for my sensitive, dry skin while delivering on smooth results.
How to Use: Shake well, then apply a few drops to the face. The texture is thin and milky, absorbing quickly and quenching dry skin.
Step 3: Utilize a Multitasking Serum
Most of us have more than just one skin goal in mind when designing our routines, but did you know that you can check a lot of boxes with just one serum? Instead of extending your night to fit in a 12-step skin care routine a la 2016, grab one of these powerhouse serums that addresses multiple concerns.
The haruharhu wonder Rose PDRN Soothing Serum is a vegan, multi-benefit serum that helps soothe, hydrate, and renew the skin. Rose PDRN (a DNA fragment) is extracted from stem cells of the Damascus rose, and supports the skin’s ability to renew itself through cell turnover, revealing smoother, more even skin.
The other featured ingredient in this serum is Azeliac Acid, which targets redness and hyperpigmentation while evening skin tone and texture. As someone with acne-prone skin that develops hyperpigmentation easily, Azelaic Acid has been a game changer to help me achieve clearer looking skin overall.
Rounding out the formula, the hydrating trio of Sodium PCA, Panthenol and Squalene provide hydration and improved skin elasticity while strengthening the skin barrier.
After just one use, this serum is clinically proven to improve skin moisture by over 88% and skin texture by over 11% while reducing redness by over 21%. Just. One Use! Despite how powerful it is, it remains sensitive-skin friendly, supported by clinical tests.
How to Use: Apply a few drops to dry skin, massaging and patting in to absorb. Avoid the eye and mouth area.
Step 4: Finish with a Moisturizing Cream
As your last step in a night skin care routine, finish with a face cream. For soothing hydration and barrier care, the haruharu wonder Black Rice 5 Ceramide Barrier Moisturizing Cream suits all skin types. It moisturizes deeply enough for dry skin, but absorbs quickly and doesn’t feel heavy on those with more normal skin types. Because of this, I can also comfortably use it year round.
The formula is made of 1% ceramide-filled capsules– the 5 Ceramide Complex hydrates, strengthens and protects the skin barrier, and is formed in a structure that mirrors the skin for easy absorption and deep, lasting moisture. The formula also features upcycled black rice jigemi extract and fermented black rice for the antioxidant benefits, plus soothing, brightening and improving skin texture.
How to Use: Finish your routine by applying the moisturizing cream to your face and neck.
Takeaway: Layer Gentle, Effective Products at Night for a Morning Glow
With your cleanser, this 5-step routine will help flood your skin with hydration, while also addressing skin goals like more even tone and texture. The key is layering gentle products that use complimentary active ingredients while keeping even the most sensitive skin calm and soothed. These products are versatile in their benefits, and will do the heavy lifting when it comes to giving you a morning glow, saving you time in the AM.
Meet the Author
Miranda has been a trusted voice in the online beauty community since 2012, sharing her reviews, tips and tutorials on social media and her blog. Her expertise has earned her recognition as a repeat judge for the Glamour Beauty Awards and features in publications like Seventeen Magazine and Allure Magazine. When she’s not elbows deep in makeup, you can find her curled up with a book and her two cats, alongside her gamer husband. Connect with her on YouTube.
How to Get Glowy Skin Overnight: Step-by-Step Routine
While I appreciate a robust skincare routine that keeps my face feeling and looking great… I also appreciate sleep and leisurely mornings. To balance all the ways I practice self care, I’ve started to curate my night skin care routine to do the heavy lifting when it comes to giving me more radiant skin by morning. With the right PM routine, you can wake up with effortless glowy skin and streamline the start of your day.
The best night time skin care routine for glowy skin consists of a combination of gentle exfoliators and hydrating restorative products. Let’s walk through step-by-step how you can boost hydration, plump skin, and strengthen your skin barrier to get the skin of your dreams by morning.
Step 1: After Cleansing, Tone
After using your favorite cleanser, a toner will help add hydration back into the skin. The haruharu wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Acid Toner adds immediate hydration and soothes skin after a deep cleanse. Hyaluronic Acid has been an it-girl skin care ingredient for decades due to its ability to attract and lock in moisture. Paired with the black rice fermented extract, this toner helps moisturize and reduce inflammation, plus minimize the appearance of lines and pigmentation.
This fragrance-free and alcohol-free formula is safe for sensitive skin, and is clinically proven to improve moisture levels by over 50% in just 2 weeks use.
How to Use: After washing your face, apply to the skin evenly and pat lightly to fully absorb. The toner has a light, watery texture, and you can layer it for deeper hydration.
Step 2: Boost Your Skin Barrier with an Essence
Using an essence has become a morning and night time skin care routine staple for me, offering a much-needed boost of hydration while helping me achieve smoother skin.
But what’s the difference between a toner and an essence? Toners are typically a more basic, last step in a cleansing regimen to lock in moisture and balance your skin before the rest of your routine. Essences contain more targeted hydration and other active ingredients to address a range of skin care goals. Together, they create skin care synergy: the hyaluronic acid in your toner step will help pull the hydration from the rest of your routine (starting with your essence) into your skin.
The Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence has been my favorite for 6+ months now. Containing exfoliating probiotics (yes, they’re good for gut and skin balance!) this formula helps dissolve dead skin cells for a smoother skin texture and brighter complexion. Meanwhile, the essential lipid components, ceramides and cholesterol fatty acids support a healthy skin barrier, replenishing nutrients and promoting moisture balance. The exfoliating properties from the fermented ingredients are gentle enough for my sensitive, dry skin while delivering on smooth results.
How to Use: Shake well, then apply a few drops to the face. The texture is thin and milky, absorbing quickly and quenching dry skin.
Step 3: Utilize a Multitasking Serum
Most of us have more than just one skin goal in mind when designing our routines, but did you know that you can check a lot of boxes with just one serum? Instead of extending your night to fit in a 12-step skin care routine a la 2016, grab one of these powerhouse serums that addresses multiple concerns.
The haruharhu wonder Rose PDRN Soothing Serum is a vegan, multi-benefit serum that helps soothe, hydrate, and renew the skin. Rose PDRN (a DNA fragment) is extracted from stem cells of the Damascus rose, and supports the skin’s ability to renew itself through cell turnover, revealing smoother, more even skin.
The other featured ingredient in this serum is Azeliac Acid, which targets redness and hyperpigmentation while evening skin tone and texture. As someone with acne-prone skin that develops hyperpigmentation easily, Azelaic Acid has been a game changer to help me achieve clearer looking skin overall.
Rounding out the formula, the hydrating trio of Sodium PCA, Panthenol and Squalene provide hydration and improved skin elasticity while strengthening the skin barrier.
After just one use, this serum is clinically proven to improve skin moisture by over 88% and skin texture by over 11% while reducing redness by over 21%. Just. One Use! Despite how powerful it is, it remains sensitive-skin friendly, supported by clinical tests.
How to Use: Apply a few drops to dry skin, massaging and patting in to absorb. Avoid the eye and mouth area.
Step 4: Finish with a Moisturizing Cream
As your last step in a night skin care routine, finish with a face cream. For soothing hydration and barrier care, the haruharu wonder Black Rice 5 Ceramide Barrier Moisturizing Cream suits all skin types. It moisturizes deeply enough for dry skin, but absorbs quickly and doesn’t feel heavy on those with more normal skin types. Because of this, I can also comfortably use it year round.
The formula is made of 1% ceramide-filled capsules– the 5 Ceramide Complex hydrates, strengthens and protects the skin barrier, and is formed in a structure that mirrors the skin for easy absorption and deep, lasting moisture. The formula also features upcycled black rice jigemi extract and fermented black rice for the antioxidant benefits, plus soothing, brightening and improving skin texture.
How to Use: Finish your routine by applying the moisturizing cream to your face and neck.
Takeaway: Layer Gentle, Effective Products at Night for a Morning Glow
With your cleanser, this 5-step routine will help flood your skin with hydration, while also addressing skin goals like more even tone and texture. The key is layering gentle products that use complimentary active ingredients while keeping even the most sensitive skin calm and soothed. These products are versatile in their benefits, and will do the heavy lifting when it comes to giving you a morning glow, saving you time in the AM.
Meet the Author
Miranda has been a trusted voice in the online beauty community since 2012, sharing her reviews, tips and tutorials on social media and her blog. Her expertise has earned her recognition as a repeat judge for the Glamour Beauty Awards and features in publications like Seventeen Magazine and Allure Magazine. When she’s not elbows deep in makeup, you can find her curled up with a book and her two cats, alongside her gamer husband. Connect with her on YouTube.