TOP UP WITH TARGETED TREATMENTS – AT NIGHT

During the day, skin is too busy defending itself against sun and environmental damage to focus on repair. Free of such burdens at night, it better absorbs active ingredients for repair and renewal. This means that whatever you apply – acne solutions, brightening actives or wrinkle correctors – works better at night. This is especially true for lightsensitive ingredients such as vitamin C and retinol, which tend to break down with sun exposure and increase the likelihood of skin sensitivity. 8. An antibacterial and antiinflammatory salve, Sloane Inc Acne Therapy Tonic S4.5 ($85.60) is said to tackle acne-causing bacteria, reduce redness, unclog pores and balance skin sebum levels.

9. Lancome Blanc Expert Melanolyser [AI] Intense Whitening Spot Eraser ($165) lightens spots with a synthetic form of vitamin C and ellagic acid, and encourages cell renewal with salicylic acid. 10. Formulated with pure retinol and brightening ingredients, Shiseido Vital-Perfection Wrinklelift Cream ($160) promises to plump up skin while reducing the look of wrinkles and expression lines for a smooth, radiant complexion.

For an added boost, you may want to include oral supplements in your beauty routine. Try Beautescience Esthewhite and Estheshield ($199 for a twin pack). These are said to protect against sun exposure and free radicals for more radiant, youthful...