Revitalift Laser Pressed Cream Retinol + Niacinamide
Ingredients
aqua/water, butylene glycol, glycerin, niacinamide, isononyl isononanoate, glycine soja oil/soybean oil, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, sodium hyaluronate, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, panthenol, retinol, retinyl palmitate, acrylates/beheneth-25 methacrylate copolymer, hydroxyethylcellulose, polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, sodium polyacrylate, sorbitan laurate, tocopherol, dimethicone, benzyl alcohol, citronellol, isoeugenol, limonene, linalool, caprylyl glycol, chlorphenesin, phenoxyethanol, parfum/fragrance
Count me surprised to find a proper anti-aging night cream within L'Oréal's (somewhat affordable) line — one that doesn’t tiptoe around retinol, but rather fully embraces it.
The texture is a cool, greenish, gel-like cream that spreads easily and absorbs without greasiness. It comes in an airless pump, which is not only more hygienic, but also helps protect the retinol from breaking down — something that’s often overlooked in budget formulations.
And this one isn’t weak. With both retinol and retinyl palmitate, it clearly means business. I started noticing brighter, smoother texture after two weeks - but things only went well if I used only one pump for the whole face. I’m not new to retinoids, and yet two pumps of this gave me visible peeling, the kind retinol is famous for. One pump daily is my limit, which tells me the concentration is respectable — maybe not prescription strength, but not watered down either. That’s a good omen if you’ve already built some tolerance and want to see visible results.
Beyond the retinoids, there is niacinamide to help with uneven tone, barrier support, and overall skin resilience — the kind of ingredient that makes a retinol formula more livable long-term; acetyl dipeptide‑1 cetyl ester, a calming peptide to dial down reactivity, and panthenol plus sodium hyaluronate to keep hydration in check.
My only gripe? The fragrance. It’s not unbearable, but it’s unnecessary — especially in a retinol product, where the skin is already at its most reactive. It’s the one thing that makes me hesitate on full praise (this could have been "great" instead of "good").
Still, this is a solid, well-formulated night cream with real retinoid performance, smart packaging, and visible results — just keep your dosage in check, and maybe don’t layer it on nights your skin is already annoyed.