L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Pressed Night Cream for dry skin
Retinol
Niacinamide
Sodium HyaluronateAverage
- HighDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, 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 benefits for your dry skin due to the presence of retinol and sodium hyaluronate, which help smooth texture and plump the skin.
- Glycerin and panthenol provide general hydration and barrier support, which are beneficial but not the primary focus for addressing your dry or flaky skin concerns.
- The product is safe for your dry skin, as it contains no prohibited or harsh ingredients that would cause irritation.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and work your way up to daily use.
- Apply your moisturizer after your toner and before your sunscreen in the morning. At night, use it as the final step after your serum.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing to keep your dry skin happy.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra hydration. This is great for soothing dry and flaky areas .
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your first use .
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 6.6k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this product is highly regarded for its deep hydration and visible reduction of fine lines and wrinkles, especially for mature skin. Users with sensitive and acne-prone skin find the retinol and niacinamide blend gentle, improving skin tone and texture without significant irritation. Some users report initial dryness or redness, and a small number experienced a sticky or greasy feel, with a few noting minimal anti-aging effects.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “gives pretty good moisture since retinol is typically very drying”
- “skin felt plump and nourished after each use”
- “deeply moisturized, feels softer and smoother”
- “leaves skin feeling soft and luxurious”
Lightweight non-greasy Often Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly without leaving any residue”
- “sinks into the skin without a greasy or sticky feel”
- “smooth non-greasy texture”
- “lightweight and non-greasy which is something I really appreciated”
Reduces fine lines Often Mentioned
- “diminished fine lines, under-eye discoloration as well Crow's feet”
- “can see it working on the fine lines and wrinkles”
- “visibly reduce wrinkles, even tone”
- “smoothing fine lines”
Convenient pump Sometimes Noted
- “packaging is nice with the press to pump feature”
- “dispenses the perfect amount for face and neck without waste”
- “really like the jar dispenser. it brings up the right amount”
- “easy-to-use pump dispenses exact amount with one press”
Fragrance-free gentle Sometimes Noted
- “fragrance-free no overpowering scent which makes it a great option for sensitive skin”
- “has no noticeable scent”
- “subtle, non-existent fragrance suitable for sensitive skin”
- “addition of niacinamides... made me comfortable to try it”
Initial irritation Sometimes Noted
- “retinol can be irritating for sensitive skin”
- “might experience some dryness or irritation”
- “may cause initial redness, dryness or tingling”
- “suddenly developed a sensitivity to it”
Minimal anti-aging Rarely Noted
- “don't think it's really doing much as far as the usual anti aging”
- “didn't notice any changes to the skin on my face”
- “may not have as much retinol as competitors”
Sticky or greasy Rarely Noted
- “serum and night cream can leave a sticky feel for some”
- “not crazy about the over all sticky ness”
- “made my face feel greasy all day”
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Questions and answers
How well does L'Oreal Revitalift Pressed Night Cream work for dry skin?
This cream works moderately well for dry skin, helping to smooth texture and plump the skin using retinol and sodium hyaluronate. It is safe and provides general hydration, but a product for this skin needs rich, deeply nourishing moisturizing ingredients, emollients, and soothing agents to deliver significant hydration and barrier support.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for dry skin?
Retinol and sodium hyaluronate make this cream a fit for your dry skin because they help smooth texture and plump the skin. Glycerin and panthenol also provide general hydration and barrier support. To fit dry skin even better, a product of this type needs highly effective, soothing ingredients that provide significant hydration and nourishment without any risk of irritation or unsuitability.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
What does Retinol do for dry skin?
Retinol is a poor fit for dry skin because it frequently causes scaling, stinging, and dryness. To care for dry skin properly, a product needs gentle, hydrating ingredients like ceramides, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture and keep the skin barrier calm and smooth.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
What does Niacinamide do for dry skin?
Niacinamide helps dry skin by strengthening the skin barrier, increasing hydration, and reducing water loss. It supports ceramide production and helps keep the surface smooth and calm. This ingredient tends to be very well tolerated and is unlikely to irritate dry skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2004Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This cream is used in the evening as a treatment step before your moisturizer. A complete routine for dry skin needs rich, deeply hydrating ingredients like ceramides and heavier oils to soothe flaky areas and keep moisture locked in.
Can I use this cream with vitamin C, and in what order?
You can use this cream with vitamin C by applying vitamin C in the morning and this cream at night. Combining them helps smooth texture and plump your skin, though dry skin often benefits most from rich hydrators and barrier-supporting ingredients like ceramides.
How often should I use this cream?
Use this treatment in your evening routine, as Lovi recommends placing active treatments at night for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. This cream is safe for your dry skin and is unlikely to cause irritation.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause breakouts, but it may cause initial irritation or purging for dry skin because it contains retinol. A product of this type needs extra soothing ingredients and rich moisturizers to keep dry skin comfortable while it adjusts.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is safe to use around the eyes and on the body, but it is not specifically tailored for those areas. A product meant for these areas needs richer hydrators like glycerin and panthenol to better support thin or dry skin without irritation.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical 0.4% retinol significantly increased epidermal thickness, dermal vascularity, and extracellular matrix production by stimulating keratinocyte proliferation, endothelial cell proliferation, and fibroblast activation in naturally aged human skin compared to vehicle.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Topical bakuchiol 0.5% applied twice daily compared with retinol 0.5% applied daily significantly decreased wrinkle surface area and hyperpigmentation with no statistical difference between the compounds in 44 patients over 12 weeks, while retinol users reported more facial skin scaling and stinging.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019Silicone particles encapsulating retinol increased its half-life by 9-fold and yielded 12-23% lower skin irritation in human subjects compared to Microsponge particles while maintaining biological activity.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2018Topical stabilized retinol treatment induced HAS gene expression and increased hyaluronic acid production in human skin in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo compared to vehicle.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2017Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005Topical 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, 2019
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glycine Soja Oil, Soybean Oil, Aluminum Octenylsuccinate Starch, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Panthenol, Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate, Acrylates Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopherol, Dimethicone, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol
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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