Best anti-ageing night creams for mature skin

Smoothing, renewing and hydrating, the Olay Retinol 24 Night Cream contains revolutionary retinol, which penetrates the skin deep to help smooth its texture. Besides this, it has been enriched with vitamin E, proven to combat damage and ensure a youthful glow. Guaranteed to grant 24 hours of hydration, your skin is moisturised throughout the night for plump, wrinkle-free, smoother skin. Complete with niacinamide, this formula is brightening as it is anti-ageing. What about reviews?

From over 4,000 reviews, Boots customers highly rate this cream, with an impressive 4.6/5 star rating average. 91% of reviewers recommend this product. One customer claims that "three generations of my family have used Olay" which is impressive, indeed. Another says they noticed a difference after only a few days - despite only needing a small amount. A little goes a long way, for sure. It's said to be light, but hydrating and soothing on dry skin. Not only does it sink in very easily, but customers love how soft it makes you feel.

Though many customers hail this 24 Cream as "faultless", there are a few niggles across the board. One customer says that they love this product - but, add to avoid sun beds, steam rooms and eyebrow wax - as their skin became irritated from this cream. Some customers are unconvinced about the "non-greasy" properties - and suggested it is too oily and thick for some skin types.

Fragrance-free and silky, this cream is fast-absorbing and dermatologist-approved by the Skin Health Alliance. Plus, the jar is refillable. It's a great choice for mature skin, for a fresh and youthful look.

Suppose you're looking for a budget option. In that case, the L’Oréal Paris Wrinkle Expert Anti-Wrinkle 55+ Night Cream will help you feel hydrated, with added calcium PCA, glycerin and apricot kernel oil. Specifically designed for skin over 55, this formula helps skin feel elastic, plump and soft. If you want something to mask wrinkles, this pick comes with salicylic acid to help address specific mature skin needs. Skin lacking vital nourishment can rely on the L’Oréal Paris cream for an overnight solution.

From customer reviews, the L’Oréal Paris Wrinkle Expert Anti-Wrinkle 55+ Night Cream comes highly praised by Amazon reviewers - with a 4.5/5 average customer rating. Reviews praise the quality, value and absorbency of this night cream. Many customers mention that the cream moisturises well, with a nice smell - with most reviewers loving their skin texture and the reduction of wrinkles. One customer commented that they noticed results within two weeks, making them less self-conscious.

There aren't many negatives, according to the customer reviews. A few customers don't like the smell. We wouldn't recommend it for those with super-sensitive skin, as it contains some known irritants.

A runner-up for the top spot, we love the BALANCE ME Tripeptide Plumping Cloud Cream. It's super powerful - with rejuvenating Tripeptides, Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid tackling the key signs of ageing. It improves collagen loss, elasticity, hydration levels and masking of fine lines and wrinkles. With a dose of vital ingredients, this lightweight formula is a great option to calm your skin down for a night's sleep - and give you a beautifully bouncy texture. For a youthful glow and a plump radiating complexion, consider Balance Me's patented night cream for ageing and menopausal skin.

Tried and Tested by Yours writer, Piper Huxley:

"My skin has never looked so youthful. Balance's Plumping Cream makes my combination skin feel plump, hydrated and nourished. It balanced out the oily zones of my face, which is surprising. It's a great pick for me - as I have sensitive skin and am going through hormonal changes. My partner raves about it, too; it's helped with her eye bags and she looks so refreshed, come morning, and is ready to start the day - confident. It's lightweight and doesn't feel heavy or thick to apply.

We love UpCircle. A B-Corp company, they make award-winning products from upcycled ingredients and have a plastic-free refill scheme, which is ideal if you want to do your bit to help the environment. As for their gentle Night Cream with Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide, it's been made to suit all skin types - nourishing, reparative and protective overnight. Formulated with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and rosehip oil, this option is as replenishing as it is hydrating. With repurposed blueberries, rich in vitamin A, you can trust this pro-retinol source to protect against blue light and minimise signs of ageing. Antioxidant-rich, blueberries are a by-product of the juicing industry. No waste, all love.

From over 600 customer reviews, the UpCircle Night Cream has earned an average 4.75/5 star rating. Impressive. Customers love this pick. One customer, aged 55-64 with a normal skin type, commented that they love the feel of this cream - it's so light and scented beautifully. They wake up feeling refreshed, a testament to the hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and various seed oils. Another customer discloses they are menopausal - and this cream doesn't dry their skin out and leaves it feeling firm.

However, some customers say it feels a little thick and sticky when applied - but, absorbs well.

Rich, and non-greasy, this Vitamin E Nourishing Night Cream from The Body Shop can lock in hydration for 72 hours. Impressive, we know. Happy, healthy-looking and nourished, your skin will be treated to natural original vitamin E and hyaluronic acid - promising smoother, plumped skin. It's great for mature skin. And, with a comforting scent, this pick is said to be good for all skin types - protecting against moisturise that's been lost overnight.

Tried and Tested by Yours writer, Piper Huxley:
I have been (un)blessed with combination skin. I'm oily around my t-zone, my cheeks are red and oily and my jawline is dry, with KP bumps. Luckily, there are lots of products that cater to all skin types, but, some specifically for combination skin. I love how intensely nourishing this is for my skin, replenishing it - into softer, smoother skin. My KP reduces when I use this night cream. It's not too greasy - and makes my face feel nourished and ready for bed.

However, it does contain some products we wouldn't recommend for oily skin types.

Say goodbye to wrinkles and hello to youthful skin with this NIVEA Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Power Revitalising Night Cream. A power-house moisturiser, this pick is deeply hydrating (for 24 hours) and will leave your skin feeling super soft, plump and supple. Q10 and creatine are the star ingredients, playing a part in collagen, elastin production and the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles. Providing anti-ageing protection, this hydrating pick has been primed for all skin types and daily use. Plus, this cream protects against free-racial damage and external aggressors. Notice results in just seven days!

From over 16,000 global ratings on Amazon UK, this Nivea Q10 cream has a decent 4.4/5 star rating, with customers praising the quality, moisturisation effectiveness and scent. Many customers agree that it works well and keeps their face moist - perfect for dry skin. One customer calls it "sensibly priced" and another says the texture is "heavenly". They add that after consistent use, they've noticed a significant reduction in the appearance of wrinkles.

However, some opinions are mixed on the absorption results, and the thickness of the cream. Our suggestion is: use very little - and build up if needed. One customer says it may not be best for combination skin types - and makes their skin feel oily, despite using as little as possible.

From Q+A, we welcome this Chamomile Night Cream to our round-up, featuring chamomile for a soothing night's sleep, bisabolol for anti-ageing and inflammatory properties and jojoba seed oil for easy absorption and suppleness. We love Q+A's commitment to budget-friendly products, that are largely natural, cruelty-free and vegan-friendly. Whilst you sleep, this Chamomile Night Cream will soothe, strengthen and hydrate your skin barrier - for a fresh complexion, come morning. And, we were lucky enough to try it for ourselves. It's perfect for most skin types - excluding oil skin.

Tried and Tested by Piper Huxley:

"I love Q+A. They're so affordable and their products always knock it out of the park for my face and body. From their scrubs to smoothing lotions, to this. It's perfect for my combination skin, soothing the redness and locking in hydration, too. It does feel a little greasy, but it sinks in well - and I wake up a little fresher every time I use it. Of course, as a long-time veggie, I am pleased that this pick is cruelty-free and vegan. Plus, it's alcohol and fragrance-free - no irritants. My sensitive skin is safe."

Next, we recommend Rituals – and their Glow Anti-Ageing Night Cream. Guaranteed to smooth your skin, reduce wrinkles and improve firmness, this cruelty-free pick is another contender for the top spot. Not only are 97% ingredients from natural origin, but this replenishing overnight cream is said to be suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. Rituals say this overnight product gives you “an intense dose of actives”, from lactic acid to vitamin E to hyaluronic acid, all primed to hydrate, soothe, even skin tone and contribute to an anti-ageing result. Featuring bakuchiol – a plant-based version of retinol – this cream helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and improves elasticity, too.
And, a plus for us - a lot of their face cream and body butter ranges can be refilled.

Cruelty-free and scented with florals, this Liz Earle Skin Repair™ Hydrating Night Cream is a treat. Visibly reducing signs of fatigue and providing deep hydration, this night cream will help you feel refreshed, come morning. Featuring star ingredients: hyaluronic acid, borage seed oil and avocado oil, this Skin Repair overnight treatment will leave your skin feeling radiant – not to mention well-rested. Plus, the floral notes provide a sensory experience, promoting a sense of relaxation and helping you drift into sleep. Suitable for all skin types – especially sensitive – this pick will help with any wrinkles you’re feeling conscious about with its hydrating formula. What about reviews?

From a handful of reviews, this Liz Earle cream comes with an average 4.4/5 star rating, with high praise for its quality and value. Customers love the smell, its lightweight texture and that it’s not been tested on animals. One customer says it leaves their “getting older skin” feeling soft, but not clogged up – which is a plus. Another adds that it may (actually) help them drift off to sleep. After taking off your make-up, your skin is screaming for nourishment, and many customers believe this is a great option for them. As for negatives, some didn’t like the floral smell.

Doubling as a powerful sleeping peel, this Origins High Potency Night-A-Mins™ Resurfacing Cream hydrates, revitalises and helps you glow. Oil-free, and packed with plant AHAs and vitamins, this fortifying formula will help replenish your face with much-needed hydration after a long day. Even the essential oils are multifunctional – providing a sleep-promoting scent. Without parabens, mineral oil, paraffin and animal ingredients, this is a cruelty-free, plant-based formula – which feels very innovative in its ability to boost skin cell turnover and sustain essential moisture throughout the night, thanks to the grape and jojoba extracts, respectively. Wave goodbye to dullness.

With a star average of 4.8/5 at John Lewis, this pick comes highly praised for its excellent quality and great value. One customer calls it “an essential beauty product” – having used it for years. They love the citrus scent – and that it absorbs into the skin well, with no greasiness on your pillow. They add the added vitamins (C and E) are a big sell of this product, perfect if you’re looking for hydration and boosted collagen. Many customers agree that it has a pleasant, fresh aroma – and helps their skin feel soft, moisturised, free from a few wrinkles and glowing. We can’t see many negatives or pain points – however, it’s said to be best used for oilier skin types.

Consider the Dr. PAWPAW Your Gorgeous Skin Night Cream for a soothing addition to your night-time skincare routine. Replenishing, the formula offers rich nourishment and hydration for a smooth, soothed and wrinkle-free appearance. The star ingredient is Papayaluronic – a combination of eight hyaluronic acids and papaya extract makes it a formidable opponent when it comes to anti-ageing hydration; plus, a boost of retinol always smooths fine lines, too. With added chamomile and aloe vera, this Dr PAWPAW cream is equal parts soothing, hydrating, and sleep-promoting. For a sensorial, vegan-friendly pick, we recommend DR PAWPAW. What does our tester think?

Tried and Tested by Yours writer, Piper Huxley:
“I’ve been using this DR PAWPAW night cream for a little while – and I love how compact and small it is. It doesn’t take up too much room in my skincare bag, which is a big plus, since I have so many products in my routine, now. I love that it’s vegan, too – and it smells delightful. It’s not greasy at all – and is lightweight, sinking in rapidly. The active ingredients help with my breakouts and soothing ingredients help reduce any redness before I go to bed. It’s a great choice.”

Last - but certainly not least - is the No7 Restore & Renew Face & Neck Multi Action Night Cream - featuring active ingredients and natural origin components to form a wonderful option for night-time skincare. Formulated with mature, dry and sensitive skin in mind, this provides multi-action results with its hydrating properties and a pre-sleep fragrance to help you unwind. With No7's anti-wrinkle, formula, your skin is guaranteed a firm, nourished and youthful look. After one night, your skin will feel the difference - and within four weeks, the skin on your face and neck will look younger, and feel firmer. Formulated with fortifying ceramides, radiant vitamins and hyaluronic acid, this blend of goodies will offer a radiant complexion, which is positively glowing. What's not to love?

With a 4.4/5 average star rating, this No7 pick comes well-rated from Amazon users. One customer commented that it's a great pick - leaving their skin feeling soft and moisturised. Many customers agree that the facial cream is very lightweight. It's said to keep wrinkles at bay. For soft, radiant skin the next day, a customer suggests not missing a day - they can notice the dullness when they do! As for niggles and pain points, some customers felt it did not suit their skin, whereas, others don't like the smell and found the texture too thick. Most customers love this product - so, don't let any bad press deter you. It has a lot of radiant five-star reviews. You won't know unless you give it a go!