The Night Skin Science Experts
With over 40 years of research, Estée Lauder scientists are the ultimate experts
in night skin science. Our nighttime skincare formulas are based on
pioneering sleep science and our deep understanding of skin at night.
Why we know sleep science:
OUR RESEARCH & EXPERTISE
By The Numbers
40 YEARS
of Night Skin Science Research & Discoveries
51 PATENTS
Markers of Scientific Achievement
1 FIRST-EVER CLINICAL SLEEP STUDY
Innovative Research with Case Western Reserve
36 PUBLICATIONS
& Conferences Globally
DID YOU KNOW?
Skin is different at night.
Protect by day. Renew by night.
Like our entire body, skin has a circadian rhythm.
It has very different actions during the day versus the night.
YOUR SKIN
- ▪ Protects
- ▪ Has a stronger, thicker barrier
- ▪ Produces the most oil
- ▪ Has a higher pH level
It strengthens its protective defenses
against environmental assaults.
YOUR SKIN
Every Night
- ▪ Renews itself following the damage of the day
- ▪ Is more prone to moisture loss
- ▪ Produces the most collagen
- ▪ Has a more permeable barrier
It reenergises with its critical renewal process
that peaks while we sleep.
When your skin’s “clock” and critical night renewal is
disrupted by everyday life - a busy calendar,
endless scrolling and especially poor sleep -
it shows on skin.
Pioneering Sleep Science
Poor Sleep. Skin Ageing.
What’s the Connection?
In a first-ever clinical study with Case Western Reserve,
Estée Lauder showed that poor sleep can double signs
of ageing. Sleep-deprived skin can experience a
weaker barrier and dryness, loss of firmness, more
uneven skintone, and increased lines.
The solution? Advanced Night Repair Serum
with our exclusive night peptide.
It strengthens skin’s barrier, intensely hydrates,
evens the look of skin tone and
reduces the look of lines.
Pioneering Sleep Science:
Continuing The Legacy
A recent endowment from Estée Lauder has
established an epigenetics fellowship at
The University of California, Irvine in honour
of the late Paolo Sassone-Corsi, PhD.
Paolo worked with Estée Lauder to explore
new discoveries in night skin science
including its circadian rhythm.
Discover the Power of Night
Learn more about our pioneering sleep science and expertise.
Breakthrough Technology
Your Dream Routine
The Night Edit
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What happens to skin overnight?
Skin is biologically different from day to night. Every night, your skin repairs damage and re-energises. It is also more prone to moisture loss and has a thinner, more fragile barrier. That’s why we recommend having a dedicated regenerating skincare routine , made with ingredients that can deliver powerful renewing benefits overnight.
What are the benefits of sleep for skin?
Sleep benefits for skin are many. Skin renews itself at night, and this process peaks while you sleep. Getting enough quality, uninterrupted sleep each night is essential to waking up with beautiful, radiant skin and helping prevent visible signs of ageing.
What has Estée Lauder discovered about the connection between sleep and skin?
With 40 years of research and discoveries, our Estée Lauder scientists are experts in night skin science. Our first-ever clinical study unveiled that sleep-deprived skin can experiences a weaker barrier and dryness, loss of firmness, a more uneven skintone and increased lines.