L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Night Cream for dry sensitive skin
Pro-Retinol A
Stimuplex
Centella Asiatica
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Glycerin
Average
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate moisturizing and anti-aging effects for your dry and sensitive skin, as glycerin provides hydration and retinyl palmitate helps smooth texture, though apricot kernel oil may pose a slight irritation risk.
- The formula includes dimethicone for general skincare benefits and hydration, which is supportive for dry or flaky skin, but it lacks specialized emollients to fully address your dryness.
- The product is generally safe for your skin, with minimal risks of irritation.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using this moisturizer 3 times a week and move to daily use if your dry skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toner in the morning, or after your serum in the evening. Always pair it with SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing it harshly to protect your sensitive skin.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help with hydration absorption. This also works well for dry and flaky skin types.
- Do a patch test before your first use. Avoid the eye area to prevent any irritation.
People Say
★4.2Overall rating based on 1.4k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this night cream is highly recommended for mature and dry skin types, offering significant hydration and a non-greasy feel that leaves skin feeling softer and looking smoother with diminished fine lines. However, users with sensitive skin frequently report issues with its strong fragrance and potential for irritation, and results on deeper wrinkles are mixed.
Highlights
Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “Skin feels softer and more supple”
- “Hydrated for 24 hours”
- “Soaks right in”
- “Great for dry winter skin”
Non-greasy texture Often Mentioned
- “Absorbs fast”
- “Not greasy like other brands”
- “Makeup goes on smooth next day”
- “Lightweight feel”
Strong fragrance Often Mentioned
- “Smells like chemicals”
- “Strong smell”
- “Overpowering fragrance”
- “Headache-inducing scent”
Good value Sometimes Noted
- “Affordable price”
- “Great value for money”
- “Good product, good price”
Visible firming Sometimes Noted
- “Fine lines less noticeable”
- “Skin looks smoother”
- “Firmer skin in 4 weeks”
- “Diminish the look of fine lines”
Deep wrinkle results Sometimes Noted
- “No change in deep wrinkles”
- “Didn't see much difference”
- “Good moisturizer but not a miracle worker”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “Burning sensation”
- “Caused redness”
- “Stinging on application”
Thick consistency Rarely Noted
- “Too thick”
- “Hard to spread”
- “Felt a bit heavy”
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Questions and answers
How well does Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Night Cream work for dry sensitive skin?
This cream works moderately well for dry sensitive skin because glycerin provides hydration and retinyl palmitate helps smooth texture, though apricot kernel oil may cause a slight irritation. It is generally safe with minimal risks, but a product of this type needs richer soothing ingredients and extra moisture-locking ingredients to fully comfort dry skin without irritation.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin helps provide hydration and retinyl palmitate helps smooth texture for your dry and sensitive skin, while dimethicone offers general hydration. However, because this is an average fit, products for this skin need deeply nourishing ingredients, rich soothing components, and skin-softening oils that provide intense hydration and barrier support without any risk of irritation.
What does Pro-Retinol A do for dry sensitive skin?
Pro-Retinol A helps smooth fine lines and encourages skin renewal, but it may cause scaling and stinging on dry and sensitive skin. Using encapsulated formulas or pairing it with soothing, barrier-repairing ingredients can help minimize irritation while keeping the skin soft.
Archives of Dermatology, 2007International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017
What does Stimuplex do for dry sensitive skin?
Stimuplex helps keep dry sensitive skin calm and comfortable. It supports the skin barrier so moisture stays locked in, leaving your face feeling soft and smooth.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in your evening routine after your soothing toner and before your moisturizer. Dry sensitive skin needs a product of this type that also includes rich, specialized emollients and soothing ingredients to fully address dryness and keep the skin calm.
Can I use this cream with vitamin C, and in what order?
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this cream in the evening as part of your routine. It is generally safe for your skin with minimal risks of irritation, though a product of this type for dry sensitive skin needs richer soothing ingredients and specialized emollients to fully address your dryness.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores, cause breakouts, or lead to purging for dry sensitive skin. Its moisturizing ingredients like glycerin and dimethicone provide hydration without heavy oils that typically trigger blemishes.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cream on your body, but the skin around the eyes is very thin and may be more sensitive to active ingredients like retinol and fragrance. This moisturizer provides general hydration and texture smoothing, though dry skin on the body and face ultimately needs richer plant butters and specialized softening oils to fully relieve dryness.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2013
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (benzyl alcohol, benzyl salicylate, linalool, geraniol, citronellol, and limonene). Cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, and myristyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A vitamin A palmitate and antioxidant-containing oil-based moisturizer improved fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation, tone, texture, dryness, firmness, and clarity across various body sites compared to a no-treatment group over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2013A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Petrolatum-based skin protectants demonstrated protection against irritants and maceration while providing skin hydration, whereas dimethicone and zinc oxide products showed varying or limited performance across parameters among 18 healthy volunteers compared to positive and negative controls.
Ostomy/wound Management, 2005Retinyl palmitate ethosomal hydrogel reduced non-inflammatory and total acne lesion counts significantly better than marketed tretinoin while improving tolerability with minimal skin irritation in patients with acne vulgaris.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2021Over-the-counter retinol products provided only weak evidence for a mild ameliorating effect on fine facial skin wrinkle lines in randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled trials, and major methodological flaws call the validity of positive results into question.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2021A cosmetic niacinamide/peptide/retinyl propionate regimen significantly improved periorbital wrinkle appearance relative to a 0.02% tretinoin regimen at 8 weeks with comparable benefits at 24 weeks, while demonstrating significantly better tolerability in 196 women.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2010A novel triple-active cosmetic formulation containing 4-hexylresorcinol, retinyl propionate, and niacinamide improved the visual appearance of photoageing similarly to 0.02% tretinoin and reversed a consensus gene signature associated with ageing in female adults while causing less skin irritation.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Topical treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.
Experimental Dermatology, 2008The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012
Why other moisturizers fit dry sensitive skin better
Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Nanoemulsions containing Macadamia integrifolia seed oil successfully enhanced skin hydration and reduced wrinkles in human volunteers, outperforming conventional emulsions in skin hydration enhancement.
Nanomaterials, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Aluminum Octenylsuccinate Starch, Peg-40 Stearate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Shorea Robusta Seed Butter, Paraffinum Liquidum, Mineral Oil, Paraffin, Zea Mays Kernel Extract, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Microcristallina Cera, Microcrystalline Wax, Sorbitan Tristearate, Glycine Soja Protein, Soybean Protein, Triethanolamine, Isohexadecane, Myristyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Trifluoromethylphenyl Valylglycine, Retinyl Palmitate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Amyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Sorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Bht
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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