Nighttime serum

[Musea]

Hi guys! What kind of serum do you use for night time? I am 26, normal skin. In the morning I use vit C serum but I’m not sure what is a good serum for night time. I can’t use retinol because of breastfeeding. Waiting for your suggestions! Thanks 🙂

[jlk1284]

I am currently breastfeeding as well, so I am super careful about what I use on my skin. I use Ole Henriksen Invigorating Night Transformation Gel with OH Sheer Transformation Perfecting Moisturizer on top. I also use the OH Glow2OH Dark Spot toner after cleansing. I previously used Drunk Elephant and was not a fan, most of their products are breastfeeding/pregnancy safe though, with the exception of their products containing Retinol.

[WinglessOne]

Hi @Musea ! What results do you want for your skin? When choosing a serum for any time of day, I always start there. Depending on your skincare goals/needs, you might not need a night serum. You could just wash, maybe tone, moisurize, and call it a night. 🙂 If you like sheet masks, they could be your PM serum step. 

My skincare goals include hydration/moisturization, clear pores, and evening out my skin tones. So I alternate or layer a few serums at night: retinol. AHA/BHA exfoliants, and THE ORDINARY - Buffet. I like Buffet because it contains hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and several peptides that help keep my skin hydrated and plump. And it plays nice with the rest of my PM routine. 

[Musea]

Right now I only want to keep my skin smooth and glowing and in good condition and of course to prevent wrinkles and fine lines. I am starting to get some wrinkles between my eyebrows which bothers me so much and I think retinol is best for that but it'll have to wait 🙂 Also I'm fairly new to skincare (I always used cleanser and moisturizer but just recently started on other products like vit C, toner, eye cream) so I established a little routine but I haven't figured it out with the serums just yet 😄 My night time toner is the Ole Henriksen one and it contains AHA and BHA and I'm not sure what to combine it with  

[SportyGirly125]

@Musea you can try  Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Night Concentrate 1.7 oz/ 50 mL

[Brutalitops]

Honestly @Musea if you already have an AHA/BHA toner and you're good with the hydration/moisture your nightly moisturizer provides I'm with @WinglessOne that you probably don't need a serum.  I'm also 26 and I personally alternate between a retinol and the honeymoon glow (an AHA/BHA serum) from Farmacy but any other here or there concerns I leave to masking.

That all being said, I do have the DE B-Hydra serum and I am/have been shocked how much difference a product adding hydration vs just an emollient/oil layer moisturizer to my skin has helped its appearance. I mostly put it around my nose and on my forehead- the spots my combo skin generally gets super oily- and it has decreased the redness around my nose and helped with the oiliness of my skin and it just generally looks brighter and healthier. A little hydrating plump might also help with the appearance of small wrinkles. I don't think you need to go out and spend $50 since THE ORDINARY -  will do essentially the same thing for like $8. I would start by giving that a shot and if it's not for you it's less risky from a money perspective