The BEST Nighttime Routine for Every Skin Type

Let’s be real: glowy skin doesn’t happen overnight… but your routine at night? That’s where the real magic starts.

While your AM routine is all about protection, your PM routine is your skin’s time to repair, recharge, and bounce back from everything the day threw at it. 

And when you’re consistent? Your skin not only looks better now—it stays healthier long-term.

Let’s get into why a nighttime routine matters and how to build the perfect one for your skin type.

Why  Does a Nighttime Skin Care Routine  Even Matter?

During the day, your skin is out here battling UV rays, pollution, sweat, stress—the list goes on. So, your morning routine? All about protection. But at night? Your skin finally gets to chill and do what it does best: repair.

This is when collagen gets produced, damage gets reversed, and your cells start regenerating. So giving your skin the right ingredients before bed = giving it a head start on that overnight glow-up.

That’s where our Moisture Melt Serum Balm comes in. It’s packed with ceramides to strengthen your skin barrier, plus resveratrol to restore and recharge. Bonus: it’s infused with chamomile + lavender to ease you into dreamland while locking in 100 hours of hydration. Yes, really.

Morning vs. Night Skincare: What’s The Real Difference? 

Morning skincare should protect and enhance the skin's appearance, while the role of nighttime skincare is to repair any damage that has slipped through during the day. 

In the morning, our Skinbeam Milky Serum plumps, smooths, and firms.

At night, the Moisture Melt Serum Balm steps in to restore hydration and chill your skin and your senses. It’s the dream team for skin longevity.

The PERFECT Morning Skincare Routine (& Why Order Matters)

Layering products the right way makes all the difference. Let’s keep it simple:

1. Cleanse

First step, always. Wash away makeup, sunscreen, dirt—whatever your skin’s collected during the day. Want to exfoliate? Go for it, but keep it to 1–2x a week max. Overdoing it = irritated skin.

2. Facial Toner 

Next comes toner. This is optional, because if you have a good cleanser your face should be clean. If you do want a toner, look for one that is non-alcohol-based for added hydration.

3. Eye Cream

Tiny but mighty. Use your fourth finger (it applies the least pressure) and gently tap in a small amount from the outer corner in. Your future crow’s feet will thank you.

4. Moisturizer or  Balm

Lastly, seal it all in. Our Moisture Melt [link] is your last step—smooth it over your face and neck to lock in all that hydration and let your skin do its thing while you sleep.

Adjusting Your Skin Care Routine Based On Your Skin Type

There’s no one-size-fits-all routine. That’s why Timebeam is formulated to work for everyone, but here’s how to tweak your PM game based on your skin’s vibe:

For Oily Skin

Yes, you still need moisture! Oil attracts oil, so using a lightweight balm like Moisture Melt [link] helps balance out excess sebum without clogging pores. And nope, it doesn’t leave you shiny.

For Dry Skin

Dry skin = thirsty skin. Think hyaluronic acid, squalane, and niacinamide. Also, skip the hot water when cleansing—it strips your natural oils. Moisture Melt gives you long-lasting hydration that stays with you all day (and night).

For Combination Skin

Keep it balanced. Look for products that hydrate without suffocating oilier areas. Our Skinbeam Milky Serum has niacinamide + hyaluronic acid to hydrate and smooth without the heavy feel.

For Sensitive Skin

Simple is key. No 12-step routines here—just clean, gentle, science-backed ingredients. At Timebeam, we keep it minimal and effective, so your skin stays calm, cool, and not overwhelmed.

Nighttime Skincare + Sleep: 

We’re all about skin longevity —and that starts on the inside. Good sleep is non-negotiable.

“We make sure to give our electric cars and devices adequate time to recharge, but we’re not good at doing this for ourselves,”  shares Dr. Lamees Hamdan, Timebeam’s founder.

That’s why we created our Healthy Pixie supplements to work together with our facial skincare to support regenerative sleep and holistically boost your wellbeing. The ultimate nighttime combo? Take our Reset Mode Healthy Pixie together with our Moisture Melt Serum Balm to wake up full of energy with deeply nourished skin.

Skincare by Age:  Start Where You Are

So, when’s the right time to perfect your nighttime skin routine? Hint: the sooner, the better.

In Your 20’s: Build the Habit

Adopting a consistent skincare routine in your 20s can significantly benefit your long-term skin health. The earlier you can slow cellular aging, the better. Our skin still actively produces collagen at this point, so there’s no need for weighty, irritating products—all you need is a little support to maintain the elasticity for longer. Think clean, weightless topicals alongside a balanced and healthy lifestyle.   Oh, and wear SPF every single day.

In Your 30’s: Support + Prevent 

In our 30’s, the skin begins to lose elasticity as collagen production declines. To maintain a youthful glow, focus on products rich in peptides and antioxidants, which stimulate collagen and elastin production. Add NAD+ Booster [link] in the morning, magnesium at night, and get your berries + dark leafy greens in. Health span of skin = skin longevity.

In Your 40s: Repair Mode

Once you reach your 40s, fine lines and wrinkles become more noticeable, so supporting skin cell renewal is essential. Make sure to continue using your NAD+ Booster [link] to help minimize their appearance, alongside peptides and hyaluronic acid to keep your skin plump, smooth, and hydrated. Consider pro treatments (like lasers or radio frequency) if you want extra collagen support. And don’t skimp on sleep—it shows. 

In Your 50s: Gentle + Hydrating

50-year-old skin is a lot more delicate than in our 20s, which means gentle hydrating formulas are the way to go. Inside-out hydration, clean nutrition, and movement are your best friends. 

Bottom Line: It’s Not That Deep…But Also, It Kind of Is

The truth is, maintaining youthful skin doesn’t have to be complicated. It starts with simple, sustainable habits and the right products that nourish both inside and out. By embracing a consistent morning and nighttime routine, you can work with your body’s natural circadian rhythm to optimize repair and renewal and support long-term skin health.

Need help building your routine? We got you.

Shoot us a note at hello@timebeam.com and we’ll help you glow smarter—not harder.

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