day cream

Daytime facial moisturizer

Day cream is a facial moisturizer designed for daytime use, typically lighter than night cream and often containing sunscreen or other protective ingredients.

The formulation assumes you'll apply makeup over it and face environmental exposure: She smoothed on day cream before her foundation.

sun-protection

SPF

Ultraviolet defense measure

  • UVALong-wave ultraviolet
  • UVBMedium-wave ultraviolet light
  • broad-spectrumEffective across many varieties

sunscreen · zinc oxide · titanium dioxide · UV filters · photoaging · sun damage · mineral sunscreen · reef-safe

anti-aging

collagen

Structural body protein

rejuvenation · vitamin C · retinol · peptides · antioxidants · fine lines · niacinamide · coenzyme Q10 · age spots · skin renewal

moisturizing

hydrating

Supplying with fluid

softening · ceramides · glycerin · shea butter · jojoba · aloe vera · hyaluronic acid · panthenol · vitamin E · dewy

makeup-base

primer

Preparatory coat or guide

mattifying · illuminating · base layer · blurring · satin finish

Categories
Opposites
time of application

day creamnight cream

Overnight facial moisturizer

overnight mask · sleeping mask · overnight treatment

Family

day, daily, cream, daytime, creams, night cream

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G