What To Look for in Daytime and Nighttime Facial Creams

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed when faced (pun very much intended) with picking out a facial cream, you’re not alone. There are so many products out there today that it can be hard to decipher what your skin actually needs — and what it really doesn’t.AdvertisementCleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. PolicyUsing a face cream is one of those skin care steps that’s actually important. That’s because it keeps the moisture and elasticity in your skin, which can help reduce wrinkles, age spots andother fine lines. In addition to anti-aging benefits, face creams act as a protective barrier against environmental damage.We talked to dermatologistMelissa Piliang, MD, about the difference between daytime and nighttime face creams. She explains why it’s worth having one of each and offers some simple advice on what to look for and avoid when you’re picking them out...