A night cream is good for the skin in many ways, like making it more hydrated, smoother, and less likely to show signs of aging. But you have to use the cream correctly for those benefits to really show up. People often don't use night cream or don't do it right away, or they use too much or too little. How you put the cream on affects how well it works, how well it absorbs, and how your skin changes over time. When you use it with night cream, it works best when it helps your face heal itself while you sleep.