Tiege Hanley has earned quite a bit of street cred among skincare enthusiasts for its no-nonsense routines and guy-friendly packaging, yet it still flies under the radar for anyone who grabs whatever is on sale at the drugstore. That is a shame because the brand consistently turns out formulas that punch above their price point.
Enter the Pm Nighttime Facial Moisturizer, a product whose name leaves little mystery about when to slap it on. Tiege Hanley promises that a nightly layer will hydrate, nudge collagen production while you sleep, soften wrinkles and generally coax your skin into a perkier, healthier version of itself thanks to a peptide-packed recipe.
I spent a full two weeks slathering it on before bed to see if the claims held up and if it deserves a spot on your nightstand or just a polite pass.
Disclaimer: This is not a paid or sponsored review. All opinions are my own based on personal testing and experience. Skincare results can vary widely from person to person so your mileage may differ.
What Is Pm Nighttime Facial Moisturizer ?
Pm Nighttime Facial Moisturizer is an overnight treatment, which means it is designed to sit on the skin for eight or so uninterrupted hours while you sleep. These types of products take advantage of the skin’s natural repair cycle after dark, when there is no sun exposure and transepidermal water loss is higher. In short, your face is more receptive to hydration and active ingredients once the day’s grime is washed away.
Tiege Hanley’s take on the category is a lightweight cream that claims to deliver two main benefits: sustained moisture and a boost in collagen production. The formula leans on humectants like glycerin to pull water into the skin, occlusives such as dimethicone to lock that water in, and a peptide blend aimed at signaling the skin to produce more collagen. The goal is smoother texture and improved elasticity by morning, though as with any topical product the timeline for visible change is measured in weeks rather than nights.
Did It Work?
In the name of science I benched my usual overnight cream for three days before starting the test run so my face was a blank canvas, or at least as blank as a face can be after a decade of caffeine and city air. Fourteen nights felt like a fair window to judge performance without falling into long term wishful thinking territory.
Application was painless. One pump covered my whole face and neck, sinking in within a minute with no greasy film. On the first morning my skin felt nicely cushioned but not dramatically different from what a decent drugstore moisturizer can deliver. By night four the subtle plumpness stuck around through lunch which I took as a good sign that the humectants were doing their job.
Week two is where I hoped the peptide hype would kick in. Fine lines on my forehead looked a touch softer under bathroom lighting, though friends who see me every day failed the “notice anything?” test. Elasticity felt marginally improved when I did a very professional cheek pinch but again nothing that screamed collagen revival. What I did notice was zero irritation, no new breakouts and makeup sat smoothly the next morning so the formula at least plays well with sensitive-combo skin.
By day fourteen my verdict was set. Pm Nighttime Facial Moisturizer reliably hydrated and kept my skin comfortable through the night yet the promised wrinkle diminishing and collagen boost stayed in the realm of “maybe if you squint.” I will finish the jar because waste is a sin but I will probably slide back to my usual treatment once it is empty. If your current night cream is a basic lotion this is an upgrade worth exploring otherwise it is a solid performer that stops short of must-have status.
Main Ingredients Explained
The first thing that jumps off the label is the classic hydration trio of water, glycerin and sodium hyaluronate. Glycerin pulls moisture from the air into your skin, sodium hyaluronate keeps it there thanks to its ability to bind up to 1000 times its weight in water, and dimethicone forms a breathable seal so all that goodness does not evaporate before sunrise. This cocktail is why my cheeks still felt bouncy at breakfast.
Niacinamide comes next and deserves applause for its multitasking resume: it brightens tone, calms redness and helps shore up the skin barrier. At the mid-list level you are getting enough to see steady improvement if you stick with it. Alongside niacinamide you will spot aloe and green tea extract, both soothing antioxidants that cut down on overnight inflammation from the day’s pollution and screen time.
The wrinkle fighting promise hinges on two peptide sources. Acetyl hexapeptide-8, known in some circles as “topical Botox lite,” can tell overactive facial muscles to chill which softens expression lines. Hydrolyzed elastin works more as a conditioning protein to give skin a temporary snap-back feel. Helpful, yes, but neither ingredient can match in-office procedures so temper expectations.
Now the elephant in the room: soluble collagen and hydrolyzed elastin are almost always animal derived so strict vegans should steer clear. Vegetarians who consume animal by-products may feel comfortable but those avoiding them topically will want to pass.
On the comedogenic front the formula behaves itself. Cetearyl alcohol and stearic acid carry a moderate clogging risk for acne-prone users yet they are balanced by plenty of non-occlusive emollients so breakouts are unlikely unless you are extremely sensitive. Comedogenic simply means a substance can block pores leading to pimples and blackheads.
Expecting or nursing readers should check with their doctor before adding any new topical. The cream is free of retinoids, salicylic acid and high-dose essential oils which are usual red flags, however caution is always the smart play during pregnancy.
One final housekeeping note: the preservative system uses phenoxyethanol, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate rather than parabens, and the formula is fragrance free so those with scent sensitivities get an easy win.
What I Liked/Didn’t Like
After two weeks here’s the straight talk on how this night cream fits into a routine
What Works Well:
- Lightweight cream glides on easily and absorbs in under a minute so pillows stay clean
- Glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and dimethicone combo keeps skin comfortably hydrated until morning without clogging pores
- Plays nicely with sensitive or combo skin thanks to a fragrance free formula and a calming dose of niacinamide, aloe and green tea
- Pump packaging is hygienic and dispenses a consistent single use amount that should stretch the bottle for several weeks
What to Consider:
- Collagen and elasticity claims feel modest so results may not satisfy those chasing dramatic wrinkle reduction
- Price sits a notch above basic drugstore moisturizers which could be a sticking point for budget minded shoppers
- Animal derived collagen and elastin mean the formula may not suit strict vegan users
My Final Thoughts
After two weeks of nightly use Pm Nighttime Facial Moisturizer lands in the mildly impressed column. It nails the core job of an overnight treatment by keeping skin cushioned and calm until morning and it does so without clogging pores or leaving a film on the pillowcase. The loftier promises of visible wrinkle reduction and springier elasticity flirted with reality but never quite crossed the line into undeniable. That is why it earns a respectable 7/10 rather than a standing ovation.
So who should hit “add to cart”? Anyone currently relying on a basic lotion at bedtime and craving a gentle, fragrance-free upgrade that still feels light on the skin will appreciate this bottle. Budget shoppers who grimace when a tub creeps above pharmacy prices might pause and those already loyal to a peptide-packed powerhouse will not find a compelling reason to jump ship. I would recommend it to a friend who wants reliable hydration with a side of modest anti-aging oomph but I would also level with them about keeping expectations in check.
For readers hunting a back-up plan or simply curious about what else has passed my nightstand test, a few tried-and-true alternatives deserve a shout-out. Nocturnal Revive Cream by Deascal is the Swiss Army knife of night creams: creamy yet breathable, suitable for every skin type and refreshingly gentle on the wallet. Water Sleeping Mask by LANEIGE is my go-to when my face feels parched from travel or heating, leaving a dewy cushion by sunrise. Advanced Night Restore by Medik8 steps things up with ceramides and antioxidants for anyone chasing a sturdier skin barrier. If finer lines are your main gripe Benefiance Overnight Wrinkle Resisting Cream by Shiseido brings a richer texture and a proven peptide blend that showed clearer smoothing on my forehead after a month.
Before you sprint to checkout a quick reality check is in order. Any new formula can trigger irritation so please patch test like the protective parent I have apparently become. Consistent nightly use is key because the moment you ghost your routine the benefits pack their bags and follow suit.