Day creams & moisturisers

A day cream can occasionally be used at night, but it is not a long-term substitute for a dedicated night cream. Day creams are formulated with lighter textures and often contain SPF for daytime protection. Night creams feature richer active ingredients, such as peptides, retinol or regenerating complexes, which work in harmony with the skin’s repair cycle during sleep. Discover dedicated Lancôme night creams to find the right formula that a day cream cannot replicate.

Apply day cream as the second-to-last step in your morning routine, after serum and before SPF. The sequence is: cleanser, toner, eye cream, serum, day cream, then sunscreen. Do not mix sunscreen into your day cream, as this dilutes its SPF protection. Explore skincare routines for every skin type to discover the most complete morning protocol for your specific needs.

The day moisturiser you choose can be influenced by your skin type, your skin concerns, or both. Some day moisturisers can help with anti-ageing, wrinkles, oil-control, and dullness.

Preventative anti-ageing day creams with peptides, hyaluronic acid or antioxidants are beneficial from your mid-20s onwards. Creams targeting visible wrinkle or correction loss of firmness are designed for skin showing early to moderate signs of ageing, typically from the late 30s. Discover Lancôme anti-ageing Skincare solutions to compare the best options at every stage of the skin ageing journey. Beginning hydration and antioxidant protection early helps delay the moment when corrective formulas become necessary.

Daily use of sunscreen is important, whatever your skin type and whether or not it is sunny outside. Not all day creams contain SPF, although some do, so it is important to check the information on your day cream to understand whether it does.

A pea-sized to hazelnut-sized amount is sufficient for the entire face and neck. Applying too much creates a heavy film that may pill beneath make-up and reduces absorption efficiency. Warm the product between your fingertips before pressing and gliding it upwards across the skin.