When the clocks go forward and sleep gets cut short, it’s your night-time routine that becomes the real hero — working overnight to restore skin, relax the body and help you wake up refreshed.
From restorative skincare that works while you sleep to wellbeing heroes designed to promote deeper relaxation, these overnight essentials help your skin repair, your body unwind and your mind reset — so you can wake up looking radiant and feeling refreshed, even after losing an hour.
Night-Time Skincare Heroes for Radiant Mornings
Age Defy+ Retinal Booster Serum – £21.00 (10ml)
A powerful yet gentle night serum formulated with plant-derived retinal (a next-generation vitamin A) that encourages faster skin cell turnover and supports collagen production while you sleep. By helping to smooth fine lines and refine skin texture overnight, it promotes a fresher, more youthful-looking complexion by morning. The formula also features hydrating sodium hyaluronate and soothing aloe vera, which replenish moisture levels and strengthen the skin barrier, leaving skin plumper, smoother and well-rested when you wake. Available at www.greenpeople.co.uk and via AWIN
Fruitful Nights Night Cream – £28.00 (50ml)
This nourishing organic night cream works overnight to revive tired, lacklustre skin. Hibiscus extractand gentle pineapple enzymes help softly exfoliate and brighten the complexion while you sleep, revealing smoother, more radiant skin by morning. At the same time, prebiotics and postbiotics help rebalance the skin microbiome, supporting stronger, healthier skin that feels hydrated, comfortable and visibly refreshed after a night’s rest. Available at www.greenpeople.co.uk and via AWIN
Scent-Free Truffle Night Cream – £34.50 (50ml)
Perfect for sensitive or reactive skin, this fragrance-free night cream delivers deep nourishment without irritation. Featuring northern truffle extract, hemp seed oil, and lipid-rich botanicals, the formula helps calm redness, strengthen the skin barrier and provide intense overnight hydration. By morning, skin feels soothed, comforted and balanced, making it an ideal choice for those prone to dryness or sensitivity. Available at www.greenpeople.co.uk and via AWIN
Q+A Cica Overnight Mask – £9.50 (50g)
When skin needs extra recovery support, this soothing overnight mask delivers calming hydration while you sleep. Powered by Centella Asiatica (Cica), it helps reduce redness and strengthen the skin barrier, making it particularly beneficial for stressed or irritated skin. Hyaluronic acid boosts moisture levels and plumps the skin, while peptides and bacillus fermentsupport skin repair and elasticity overnight — helping you wake up to calmer, healthier-looking skin. Available at Holland Barrett stores nationwide and hollandandbarrett.com
Wellbeing Heroes for Restful Sleep and Relaxation
A good night’s sleep doesn’t just benefit your mood — it’s essential for healthy skin and overall wellbeing.
Alexandra Kay Time to Restore Magnesium Lotion – £44.00 (200ml)
This luxurious body lotion is enriched with magnesium, known for its ability to help relax muscles and ease physical tension at the end of the day. Massaging it into the skin as part of your evening routine helps encourage relaxation while nourishing the skin at the same time. A calming blend of frankincense, orange peel and ylang ylang essential oils creates a soothing aromatherapy experience that helps quiet the mind and prepare the body for restorative sleep. Available at www.greenpeople.co.uk and via AWIN
Alexandra Kay Time to Sleep Aroma Bracelet Gift Set – £26.00
Designed to bring aromatherapy into your evening routine, this elegant bracelet gently releases calming essential oil aromas throughout the night. Infused with relaxing scents such as lavender and bergamot, it helps create a sense of calm and relaxation that can support a smoother transition into sleep. Worn during the evening wind-down period, it offers a stylish yet practical way to promote a peaceful bedtime ritual. Available at www.greenpeople.co.uk and via AWIN
Together Health Night Time Capsules – £14.99 (60 capsules)
Supporting sleep from within, this carefully balanced supplement combines marine magnesium with botanical extracts including griffonia (a natural source of 5-HTP) and hops, ingredients traditionally used to encourage relaxation and support healthy sleep patterns. By helping the body relax and supporting the natural production of melatonin, the capsules can make it easier to unwind at night and wake feeling more refreshed — even when the clocks have stolen an hour of sleep.
Available at Holland Barrett stores nationwide and hollandandbarrett.com
