Elizabeth Arden Good Night's Sleep Restoring Cream for acne-prone skin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Borago Officinalis Seed OilAverage
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 suitability for combination skin as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide excellent hydration and barrier support, though it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily areas.
- General skincare benefits like hydration from glycerin and soothing from aloe barbadensis leaf are supportive for acne-prone skin, but do not directly target acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The product is safe for your combination skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components like aloe barbadensis leaf and lavender extract.
How to apply
- Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help keep breakouts under control.
- Apply after your cleanser and toner, and make sure to use your SPF right after in the morning.
- Gently spread a small amount of moisturizer over your face using soft motions. Let it absorb into the skin for a minute before getting dressed or applying makeup.
- Apply on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. This keeps your combination skin balanced without feeling heavy.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use. Stop using if you feel any irritation.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 1.8k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this overnight cream is highly praised for its deeply hydrating properties, leaving skin feeling plumper, softer, and more radiant. Many users enjoy the relaxing lavender scent. It is also noted for improving skin texture and reducing the appearance of fine lines. A low number of reviews indicate it can feel oily and is considered to have a high price point.
Highlights
Deeply moisturizing Mostly Mentioned
- “It does moisturize your skin overnight and you won't feel dry the next day.”
- “My skin feels so revived the min I put it on.”
- “I feel that my skin texture is improving; it's more moisturized, radiant and smooth.”
- “Leaves your skin soft, moisturized, and nourished.”
Relaxing lavender scent Often Mentioned
- “This has like um so special flowery nice smell I love the smell.”
- “This luxurious cream is softly scented with lavender to help your mind fall into a deep sleep.”
- “It has a lovely fresh scent which isn't over powering.”
- “Full of Lavender and Honeysuckle aroma that surrounds as you fall asleep.”
Improves skin texture Sometimes Noted
- “I find that fine lines due to dryness have disappeared on my face too.”
- “It has a silky texture and is very moisturising but not greasy.”
- “Wake up to a visibly revitalized complexion and a more youthful glow.”
- “Instantly smooth out dry fine lines and rough textures.”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “The fragrance in this cream is quite strong and I at first was wondering if it would irritate my skin.”
- “The strong essential oil profile excludes anyone with sensitive skin.”
- “Lavender, citrus, and added fragrance push it out of reach for sensitive skin.”
Can feel oily Rarely Noted
- “It tends to leave a protective layer on skin as sometimes I do find that my skin looks a bit oily after application.”
- “I don't think I will use it during spring and summer time as we have humid weather, and I think the cream will be too oily by then.”
- “Leaves a protective layer on skin as sometimes I do find that my skin looks a bit oily.”
High price point Rarely Noted
- “Sits firmly in the luxury department-store night cream tier.”
- “The price is high for what's inside.”
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Questions and answers
How well does Elizabeth Arden Good Night's Sleep Restoring Cream work for acne-prone skin?
This cream works moderately well for acne-prone skin because ingredients like glycerin and aloe leaf help hydrate and calm, though it does not actively target breakouts. A moisturizing treatment for this skin needs targeted blemish-fighting ingredients and effective oil control.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for acne-prone skin?
This cream works for acne-prone skin because glycerin and aloe barbadensis leaf provide helpful hydration and soothing benefits. However, a product of this type needs targeted ingredients that directly clear acne and breakouts, along with oil-controlling components, to be a great fit for this skin.
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for acne-prone skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps acne-prone skin by soothing irritation, calming redness, and keeping the skin balanced without clogging pores. When combined with targeted ingredients like zinc oxide, it may also help reduce breakouts.
What does Butyrospermum Parkii Butter do for acne-prone skin?
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter can feel quite rich on acne-prone skin and may clog pores for some people. A product of this type needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that balance oil without heavy blockage.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This moisturizer works as the final step of your evening routine, coming right after your treatment. While it provides soothing hydration, acne-prone skin needs products with dedicated blemish-fighting ingredients to properly manage breakouts.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizing treatment with retinol by applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe your skin and keep it soft and comfortable. This type of product works best for acne-prone skin when it also includes ingredients that help control oil and target breakouts.
How often should I use it?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine. Regular daily application helps keep your skin soft and maintains moisture.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause purging, but it may not help control breakouts since it lacks ingredients that actively target blemishes on acne-prone skin. Acne-prone skin typically needs targeted acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide along with lightweight, oil-controlling hydration to keep pores clear.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizing treatment is safe to use around the eyes and on the body, though eye areas require formulas suited for thinner skin to maintain good tolerance. Regular use of creams with hyaluronic acid helps keep delicate areas hydrated and smooth while reducing the look of fine lines.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, benzyl salicylate, citronellol, limonene, and linalool). Stearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A 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, 2017A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Enzyme-modified ginseng extract cream significantly reduced the global photo-damage score and various roughness measures including total roughness, smoothness depth, and arithmetic roughness average compared to placebo in 23 human subjects.
Rejuvenation Research, 2015A red ginseng hydrogel formulation with 1,2-hexanediol promoted selective growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis and decreased Cutibacterium acnes in 20 female subjects.
Journal of Ginseng Research, 2022A 1% fermented black ginseng cream significantly reduced eye wrinkles and brightened skin color in twenty-three human subjects compared to control cream and baseline.
Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Part A, 2020Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010Formulations containing 0.10%, 0.25%, and 0.50% freeze-dried Aloe vera extract increased stratum corneum water content compared with the vehicle in 20 female subjects, while transepidermal water loss was not modified.
Skin Research and Technology, 2006Cutaneous application of linoleic and gamma-linolenic acid triglycerides reduced the high rate of transepidermal water loss in essential fatty acid-deficient rats, whereas other fatty acid triglycerides had no effect.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 1976
Why other moisturizers fit acne-prone skin better
Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023A facial serum containing snail secretion filtrate, Calendula officinalis, and Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract significantly reduced inflammatory acne lesions compared to placebo in 66 participants with mild-to-moderate maskne over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate, Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Dimethicone, Methylheptyl Isostearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Steareth-2, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Glycerin, Steareth-21, Stearyl Alcohol, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract Honeysuckle Flower Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Piper Methysticum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Peg-8 Smdi Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Pca, Trehalose, Urea, Allantoin, Polyquaternium-51, Panthenol, Peg-8, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyethylene, Triethanolamine, Disodium Edta, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dimethicone Copolyol, Phenyl Methicone, Parfum, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract Lavender Extract, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Limonene, Linalool, Benzoic Acid, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Chlorphenesin, Red 33 Ci 17200, Violet 2
Behind this fit score
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