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Sleeping Mask vs Night Cream: What’s the Difference?

Both go on as the last step at night. The difference is mostly texture, how thickly you apply them, and how often. The difference Night cream: your everyday nighttime moisturizer — applied in a normal layer, every night. Sleeping mask: a leave-on mask, often gel or cushiony, applied in a slightly thicker layer to seal in your routine — nightly or a few times a week. Our examples Freshly Juiced Vitamin E Mask — a cushiony sleeping mask with vitamin E, niacinamide and ceramide NP. Contains essential oils. Rich Moist Soothing Cream — a rich night cream for dry skin. Contains essential oils. Midnight Blue Calming Cream — a no-added-fragrance option for red, reactive skin. When a sleeping mask is worth it Skin looks dull or tired in the morning. You want a glow-focused boost before an event. Winter air leaves skin dry by morning. How to use one Finish your usual routine (you can skip the night cream on mask nights, or layer the mask on top if you're dry). Apply an even, slightly thicker layer. Cleanse in the morning. More: what skin does while you sleep, is the Vitamin E Mask right for you? FAQ Can a sleeping mask replace night cream? On mask nights, yes, for many people. Very dry skin may layer a mask over a night cream. How often should I use a sleeping mask? Anywhere from a few times a week to nightly, depending on your skin and the formula. Do I wash off a sleeping mask? Leave it on overnight and cleanse in the morning. Note: figures come from cosmetic clinical/consumer studies measuring the appearance and feel of skin. They are not medical claims; individual results vary; not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition. Always patch test.