L'Oréal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renewal Midnight Cream

Thanks BR for the opportunity to trial this.

The product is in a heavyish black glass jar with gold twist lid. Not overly impressed with the look of it but I do find L'Oreal jars are a bit bland looking.

I followed instructions used evening & morning, although I was surprised it said to use in morning as I've read that night creams should only be used at night.

It's a nice consistency & smells nice but I wasn't overly keen on the fact it left my face feeling & looking a bit greasy after application. I even reduced the amount I applied & it still looked greasy. I wasn't too bothered in the evening as it soaked in made my skin so soft & kept it nicely moisturised. I found when I slept on my pillow my face stuck to pillow despite it being applied an hour or so before bed! For an evening cream it's great and didn't irritate my skin at all which I was stoked about. I found my makeup look greasy & shiny during the day so wasn't keen on that but it did keep my face moisturised. I have almost used the whole jar and notice my skin does definitely look smoother it has made my complexion look better and my neck & declotage don't look so wrinkled. I can't totally give this credit for reducing wrinkles as I think my facial cleansing device & other serums I use daily have contributed to it too. I had some dry patches on my face which this has sorted out which is brilliant.

I would buy this again but would apply at night only as I got through the jar quicker than I hoped and find it's too greasy under makeup. I noticed that it is quite an expensive product.

So overall I'm really impressed with this night cream

This is a beautiful overnight moisturiser that doesn’t fail to impress. It has a lovely texture and is easy to apply and simply melts straight into the skin without feeling at all greasy or slimy. After several weeks, I am convinced that my skin is firmer and I have recently had many compliments on how radiant my skin looks. Something has to be working! I will continue to use this in conjunction with the Midnight Serum for best results. Highly recommendable.

The first thing I noticed for a night cream for mature skin was that it is not really thick and gloopy like so many others. In fact it is less thick than my current day cream! But then I realised it is not just a night cream but can be used day and night, magic! It is nice and smooth, goes on evenly and I seem to use less of this than the usual creams. It's also non-greasy so perfect for day use. I would buy this again as having only the one product makes better sense and it is a good all-rounder.

What I liked most about this product was the relaxing low key fragrance and the soothing feeling after putting it on as part of my night time ritual. It has a soothing creamy coolness that helps with the whole process of unwinding and getting ready for bed. My skin has definitely appeared fuller and smoother since using this product, with less visible fine lines.

The packaging fits in with L'Oreal brand, and I appreciate that the container is made of glass and so is recyclable. I also find the deep midnight blue colour quite appealing. It would be better if another material was used for the lid, something that was more easily recyclable, as most plastics are still not fully recyclable in Aotearoa.

The price range from my research online is between $35-$47, depending on where you buy it. I would be prepared to pay around $35-$37 for this, but almost $50 is getting a bit pricey for me.

Gorgeous jar, gorgeous scent, just a beautiful luxurious night cream is what I’d describe this in a sentence.

For starters it has a creamy texture that glides on. I need a bit more of this than my usual Olay micro sculpting night cream, more than a fingertip to really add extra to my drier areas. This will probably make the 50ml jar not last longer than say 3 months. It has softened my cheeks especially and overall plumped up my skin.

The box says to use in the day as well but as I have combination skin and there’s no SPF I didn’t use this as a day cream. Go for it though if you are on the dry side.

This might just topple my normal cream as it’s so much more a sumptuous experience at the end of the day.

I really like this night cream by L'Oreal. It feels like a rich cream, but absorbs like a light cream. The smell is clean and fresh and it is not too heavily scented. It definitely leaves a veil on the skin, but I like the fact that it is not sticky at all. I wouldn't be able to comment on the long term effects, but my skin feels nourished and comfortable after application. I haven't noticed any sensitivity or adverse reaction. The packaging is gorgeous although I don't really like dipping my fingers into a moisturizer - so I use a little spatula. I also used this on the back of my hands - I hate using hand creams because I usually find them too sticky and rich. It absorbs beautifully and my skin looks more nourished. From a price point, it is very good value for money and I would be happy to recommend and repurchase.

The Midnight Cream packaging is lovely; gold and black, very stylish. The cream itself comes in a black glass jar which blocks the light thus helping to prevent the active ingredients from deteriorating. There is also an inner white plastic lid to stop the product from drying out.

I like that L’Oreal has the testing of their products conducted by independent institutes which makes their results more credible.

The winter months are not always kind to my skin. I find that the cooler temperatures plus indoor heating leave my skin quite lacklustre and feeling drier than usual. As I am in my late seventies I am starting to develop fine lines and wrinkles. Midnight Cream is a regenerative night cream for mature skins and is meant to work while you sleep. It is enriched with antioxidants; Neohesperidin which supports cell regeneration and Vitamin E to protect against free radicals like pollution. The cream has a soft texture and is not too greasy. It takes a few minutes to sink in but doesn’t feel heavy on my skin as is often the case with many night creams. I use a spatula to scoop the cream from the pot making it more hygienic. It is a rich cream and makes my skin feel moisturised and nourished.

I have been using Midnight Cream daily for about a month now. I have experienced no irritation or breakouts and it’s lovely to wake up with brighter more even-toned skin. Fine lines especially around my lips look slightly softer. My skin feels hydrated and more supple. I look healthy. Deeper wrinkles on my forehead are going to need ongoing attention.

It’s great to have skincare that particularly targets mature skin. I’m looking forward to seeing if there is a continuation of improvements after two to three months of consistent use.

I love the very light scent and the velvety feel of this night cream and the look of the container as with it being black and gold it stands out so I don't have to look at the label to know it is my night cream. I enjoy using the cream although it goes leave my skin a little greasy and takes a while to absorb which is the only reason I marked it down slightly however my skin does feel really nice and soft in the morning. I am past the age to expect miracles but still want my skin to feel and look the best it can and this night cream certainly does that.

The cream itself is contained in a heavy glass jar with a gold coloured lid. The jar comes in a gold coloured box. It feels like expensive packaging, which is nice. The product does have a very slight fragrance to it which is not offensive. The fragrance isn’t really noticeable after thirty minutes or so. I have now been applying this product for a few wks and can say that you only need a little amount for each application. It is not a really thick cream but when applied with the fingertips it is absorbed easily and makes the skin feel instantly softer and nourished. The cream is applied to cleansed skin morning and night. The product claims that after one week the skin will feel revitalised and softer. I agree that my skin did benefit from this. It also claims that after four weeks the skin is firmer with wrinkles visibly reduced. The skin should be more resilient and radiant.

I have not quite used it for four wks yet as I haven’t had it that long but I have been using it for three weeks. In my opinion this cream has made my skin more radiant for sure and it feels so soft but I cannot really say that I have noticed and difference to my wrinkles, however I will continue to use this as I like the product and I am keen to see if my wrinkles improve. It is also advised to pair the product with the midnight serum which I may purchase to get the full effect. I would say this product is economical as only a tiny amount is required for each application. I probably would recommend this product to a friend as I do feel my skin has improved with using and I am keen to try it along with the serum.