Face Facts might not dominate billboards like the luxury giants, yet among budget friendly beauty aisles it enjoys a quietly loyal following for straightforward formulas that rarely cost more than a coffee. The brand’s new Collagen Night Cream With Q10 lands with a name so literal it almost reads like a shopping list, which is oddly refreshing in a space where jars often promise eternal youth.
According to Face Facts, this rich overnight moisturiser teams antioxidant ubiquinone Q10 with collagen and vitamin E to soften skin, support elasticity and briefly blur the look of fine lines while you sleep. Massage in a small amount after your evening cleanse, let it sit till morning and, in theory, wake up looking a touch fresher.
I spent a full two weeks putting those claims to the test, logging texture, scent, hydration levels and any visible changes, all to decide if this wallet friendly pot deserves space on the nightstand.
Disclaimer: This is not a paid or sponsored review. All observations are personal and honest, and your experience may differ because skin can be wonderfully unpredictable.
What Is Collagen Night Cream With Q10?
Collagen Night Cream With Q10 is an overnight treatment, meaning it is designed to sit on the skin for several uninterrupted hours while you sleep. Unlike day creams that need to play well with makeup or fend off UV rays, overnight formulas can be richer because they are not exposed to daylight stressors or frequent touch. Their job is simple: create a moist environment that allows active ingredients to work at a slower, steady pace.
This particular cream from Face Facts pairs three familiar ingredients. Ubiquinone, better known as Q10, is an antioxidant credited with helping reduce the look of fine lines by limiting free-radical damage. Hydrolyzed collagen is added for a cushioning feel that can make skin surface appear smoother, while vitamin E supports the formula with additional antioxidant benefit. The base is classic drugstore fare, built on water, mineral oil and fatty alcohols that trap moisture so skin does not wake up feeling tight.
In short, think of it as a no-frills night-time moisturiser that aims to soften and lightly firm the skin while you get on with sleeping.
Did It Work?
In the name of hard hitting skincare journalism I parked my usual overnight treatment for three days before starting this test – practically lab coat territory for a beauty editor. Fourteen nights felt like a fair window to judge whether the pot could deliver more than a passing glow.
Application was simple: a pea sized blob after cleanser and toner, worked in with slow circular strokes. The cream felt plush with a slightly waxy slip that sealed in any serum underneath. Night one I woke to skin that was undeniably cushier yet also carried a faint oily film along the T-zone. A quick rinse sorted that but the residue remained a theme every morning, so combination skin types might want to go lighter or keep this exclusively on drier areas.
By day five the instant softness had settled into something more consistent. My cheeks looked plumper and concealer blended with less effort, which I credit to the occlusive mineral oil base holding water in the skin. The promised fine line blurring was subtler – crow’s feet seemed a tad softened under bathroom lighting though by lunchtime any illusion had faded.
Heading into the second week I hoped for a cumulative lift in elasticity. While skin stayed comfortable there was no dramatic snap back effect. What did improve was overall hydration: the tightness that usually creeps in after a long day at the computer never showed up. I did, however, spot two small congestion bumps along the jaw that cleared only after I dropped the cream for a night, suggesting the richness might be too much for easily clogged areas.
After fourteen nights my verdict is polite applause rather than a standing ovation. Collagen Night Cream With Q10 keeps skin moist and lightly cushioned and it does no harm, but the antioxidant and smoothing claims land in the realm of fleeting cosmetic tweak rather than genuine change. I will finish the jar on neck and hands yet I will not be swapping it into my permanent night routine.
Main Ingredients Explained
Right up front the cream is built on a classic water plus mineral oil base that does the heavy lifting when it comes to locking in moisture. Mineral oil is highly occlusive so it forms a seal that prevents overnight water loss, great for softness but it can feel slick by morning and may not thrill breakout-prone skin. Sitting beside it is cetearyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol that behaves as a thickener and emollient, and glyceryl stearate which gives that buttery slip yet carries a moderate comedogenic rating. A comedogenic ingredient is one that can clog pores and trigger bumps especially on oily or combination complexions.
The headline act, hydrolyzed collagen, is present to make the surface of the skin feel plumper however its large molecules cannot replace the collagen we naturally lose. More importantly collagen is almost always sourced from animals or fish so anyone following a vegan or even strict vegetarian routine will likely want to pass. If a cruelty-free badge is a deal breaker this jar will disappoint.
Ubiquinone (Q10) clocks in as the antioxidant star. It helps neutralise free radicals generated by UV light and pollution which in theory keeps collagen and elastin intact a little longer. The formula supports that role with tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E) offering secondary antioxidant backup. Both are generally well tolerated and safe during pregnancy, yet because the blend also contains phenoxyethanol plus fragrance allergens like linalool and hexyl cinnamal, the usual advice stands: anyone expecting should run the ingredient list by a healthcare professional before regular use.
Silicones such as dimethicone and disiloxane give the cream its immediate silky feel while filling in fine surface lines for that next-morning smoothness. They are considered low risk for irritation and are non-comedogenic but they do create an occlusive film that some purists prefer to avoid. The texture is rounded out with caprylic/capric triglyceride for lightweight nourishment and assorted acrylic polymers that keep everything from separating in the jar.
Fragrance sits mid-list which explains the noticeable but soft floral scent. Sensitive skin often rebels against added perfume; if your face flushes easily you might want to patch test. There are no direct exfoliants retinoids or strong actives here so the risk of photosensitivity is minimal, making it easy to layer over your existing serums without worrying about ingredient conflicts.
In short the formula is a comforting occlusive blanket driven by mineral oil and silicones with a dash of antioxidant flair. It is not vegan, may trigger congestion if you are pore-clog prone and should be cleared with a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Outside of those caveats the ingredient list is straightforward and unlikely to cause drama for most normal to dry skins looking for an affordable night cream.
What I Liked/Didn’t Like
After two weeks of nightly use here is the straightforward pros and cons rundown
What Works Well:
- Noticeably boosts overnight hydration so skin feels cushioned and looks smoother by morning
- Seals in serums without pilling and offers a soft base that makes next day makeup glide on
- Price sits firmly in the budget bracket making it an easy grab for anyone testing night creams
What to Consider:
- Mineral oil rich texture can leave a slick finish that may clog pores on combination or breakout prone skin
- Contains fragrance which sensitive complexions might find irritating
- Collagen is animal derived so the formula will not align with vegan preferences
My Final Thoughts
Night creams are the unsung stagehands of skincare: while serums and sunscreens bask in daylight applause these heavier formulas work the graveyard shift keeping hydration levels up so the morning face does not look like it slept on sandpaper. After two weeks in rotation Face Facts Collagen Night Cream With Q10 earned a courteous 7/10 in my notebook. It moisturises generously, lends a fleeting soft focus to crow’s-feet and will please anyone who prefers a plush blanket feel as they drift off. I was not floored by any long-term firming magic and the mineral oil base flirted a little too closely with congestion on my combination T-zone, but for dry or mature skins on a tight budget it is a perfectly respectable option.
Would I recommend it to a friend? If that friend is battling winter dehydration, is unfazed by fragrance and does not identify as vegan then yes I would point them toward the affordable white jar. If they are oily, fragrance sensitive or keen on active-packed formulas that deliver obvious structural change I would steer them elsewhere.
Speaking of elsewhere, a few alternatives spring to mind from my own bathroom history. Nocturnal Revive Cream by Deascal is the crowd-pleasing all-rounder I keep for travel: lighter than the Face Facts formula yet somehow as comforting and it plays well with every skin type I have tested it on. For bounce without the weight LANEIGE Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask serves up a gel-cream soufflé that leaves cheeks satisfyingly springy come sunrise. Those chasing gentle renewal could look to Medik8 Intelligent Retinol Smoothing Night Cream whose low-irritation vitamin A eases newcomers into the retinol club. Finally if hydration is the only brief Sephora’s Overnight Hydrating Mask delivers a clean, fragrance-free drink for the face at a price that still feels like a steal.
Before slathering anything new please patch test first, sorry to sound like an over-protective parent. Remember results rely on consistent use and once you stop the benefits clock out too so keep expectations realistic and moisturiser jars topped up.