How to perfect your nighttime skincare routine as a man

If you're wondering if there's a difference between the (ideal) morning and evening skincare routines, the answer is a definite yes.

If you're new to men's skincare and are doing great with your cleanser and moisturizer morning and afternoon, that's great. However, if you're ready to take your skin beyond that for more dramatic results, it's time to upgrade your nighttime skincare routine.

Think about it, your morning routine is all about cleansing and protecting, while your evening routine is all about cleansing and correcting. In the morning, you cleanse your skin, restore balance and moisture, and then apply SPF to make sure the sun's rays don't damage your skin.

Bedtime is the perfect time to add corrective formulas to your men’s skincare routine that help reverse damage and repair your skin while you sleep. Using these effective products in the right order will give you dreamy, healthy-looking skin. To learn more about creating an effective nighttime skincare routine, read on.

 

Trust your core products

Daily cleansing and moisturizing are the foundation of good skin care.

Cleansing removes dirt and oil from the skin's surface, while moisturizing locks in essential emollients and strengthens the skin's barrier. If you're tired at night and only have time for a two-step skincare routine, cleansing and moisturizing will keep you in the safe zone of good skin—so never skip these two.

 

Add corrective products if necessary

If you're feeling confident and ready to add more products to your routine, it's time to take your skincare to the next level. By adding corrective products to your nighttime routine, you can make significant progress in treating deeper skin concerns like severe dehydration, acne, scarring, uneven skin tone, and premature aging.

Applying these products at night will boost your skin's regeneration processes while you rest. Your skin loses more water while you sleep through a process called transepidermal water loss, making this time of day perfect for therapeutic moisture and mask treatments. We recommend the following at night:

Men's under-eye creams deeply hydrate, help soften fine lines and wrinkles, and smooth tired, puffy eyes. After cleansing, apply a thin layer under each eye before bed.

 

Vitamin C and hydrating serums

Skin serums are lightweight, concentrated formulas that absorb quickly into the skin and deliver active ingredients like vitamin C, retinol, or hyaluronic acid. Serums treat a variety of skin concerns, such as premature aging, uneven skin tone, extreme dryness, or acne.

 

Moisturizing, restorative face masks

Masking is a great way to relieve stress and pamper your skin.

After cleansing, apply intensive restorative face masks to further remove impurities, even out skin tone, and boost hydration. We recommend using a mask once a week, then follow your evening skincare routine for a more pronounced, beautiful, and healthier, more youthful complexion.

Layering products helps them work better by optimizing skin absorption. If you add serums to your routine, apply them after cleansing and before your moisturizer and eye cream. Here's a simple nighttime routine:

1. Step 1: Cleanse with Vensyl Ferox Men's Facial Cleanser and pat your face dry with a clean, soft towel.
2. Step 1: Apply Vensyl Terra Facial Serum by gently massaging it into your cleansed skin. Be careful not to pull on the under-eye area.
3. Step 1: Massage Vensyl Aurum Men's Moisturizing Cream all over your face and neck.
4. Step 1: Gently smooth a light layer of eye cream under your eyes.
5. Step 1: Apply the weekly mask after cleansing, then use the rest of your skincare products.