Winter is well and truly upon us and with it comes the usual cold-related ailments. We've got the common cold, chapped lips and, if you're anything like me, extra-dry skin. It takes the best moisturisers to save dreaded winter skin. But, given that we got the chance to review Cetaphil Night Cream, here are our honest thoughts about whether the so-called 'miracle' cream really works.
I've been trying really hard to stick to my New Year's resolution to run more, but my face is not loving the blast of cold air as I jog (slump) around my local park. As these past few weeks have gone by, my nose has started peeling, my T-zone has been burning from dryness and, generally, my skin's just been unhappy. Before you ask, I was already using all the usual remedies. Hyaluronic acid, vitamin E - even SPF after I briefly wondered whether wind burn was the culprit... it wasn't.
Turns out, what I actually needed wasn't some expensive all-singing-all-dancing serum, but rather a simple no-fuss moisturiser for dehydrated skin. The Rich Night Cream from Cetaphil is fragrance-free, luxuriously creamy (without the luxury price tag) and, most importantly, satiated my dry skin. Even some of my most coveted creams - you know, the ones with five-star reviews on Cult Beauty - were leaving my skin stinging. But, the Cetaphil Night Cream felt cool and calm to the touch as I applied it as part of my night time routine.
Plus, before all you oily-skin types presume it'll be too rich for you, I'll have you know I'm actually an oily-skin veteran myself who uses some of the best moisturisers for oily skin. Don't rule this one out. Seriously, it's a miracle worker. Being a night cream and all, you won't need to worry about any excess moisture seeping through your foundation anyway. I can't criticise it, to be honest. If you're skin's in a winter-prompted pickle, I'd give this a shot.
SHOP: Cetaphil Night Cream
LookFantasticRrp: $22.50
The replenishing overnight Cetaphil Rich Night Cream is clinically proven to nourish skin and repair the skin's natural barrier in a week. Full of nourishing ingredients like vitamin E and natural sweet almond oils, it brings back hydration to dry skin. Containing boosting niacinamide to restore, the Cetaphil Night Cream has to be one of our favourites when it comes to the best moisturisers, especially for sensitive and acne-prone skin with its fragrance-free and non-comedogenic formula. Yes, please.
Customer review: "I've probably spent hundreds of pounds on moisturising creams in my lifetime and never found anything that works, everything was great for a day then twice as bad the next day! This stuff is amazing and will never use anything else."
Pros
- Contains niacinamide, vitamin E and sweet almond oil
- Hydrates for 48 hours and restores skin barrier
- Suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin
Cons
- May be a tad greasy on application
FAQs: Cetaphil Night Cream review
What's so good about Cetaphil Rich Night Cream?
As seen in our Cetaphil Night cream review, the Cetaphil Rich Night Cream has to be, hands down, one of the best face creams we've tried. Not only does it restore your skin's barrier, this vegan-friendly formula uses niacinamide to improve uneven skin tone and refine wrinkles. Formulated for even the most sensitive skin, it's dermatologically recommended and won't block pores thanks to its fragrance-free, non-comedogenic effects - so it's a great moisturiser for acne. Just... wow. It really does it all.
How does a night cream differ from a day cream?
Basically, a day cream is more likely to take the form of the best moisturiser with SPF to protect you from the sun. And, that's as well as giving you lighter coverage as you go about your day-to-day. However, night creams like the Cetaphil Rich Night Cream are - you guessed it - much richer in consistency. As you sleep, your body works to repair itself through the night. These night creams assist by intensely hydrating the skin, and some of the best barrier creams like Cetaphil Rich Night Cream also repair the damaged skin barrier. That's especially for skin that's been exposed to the elements - like harsh, winter weather - that strips our skin of moisture.