Filorga is the kind of French skincare house that beauty editors whisper about when they think no one is listening, equal parts laboratory rigor and Parisian chic. If its sleek black jars have escaped your radar so far consider this your formal invitation to the party.
Enter Time-Filler Night 5Xp, a name that sounds like it should arrive with its own superhero cape. Filorga describes it as a multi-tasking overnight cream charged with peptides, hyaluronic acid, water-hoarding Cogongrass and a peel-like dose of Samphire, all marshaled to flatten everything from forehead grooves to the pillow lines you wake up with. The brand even cites stats claiming noticeably firmer skin in a week and a younger look after a month.
I put those promises to the test for a solid two weeks, applying it each evening to face, neck and décolleté, thumbs and forefingers dutifully pinching along any stubborn creases.
This review is not paid or sponsored in any way. The jar was purchased with my own money and every opinion below reflects my personal experience. As always with skincare what works for one complexion can behave differently on another so individual results may vary.
What Is Time-Filler Night 5Xp?
Time-Filler Night 5Xp is an anti wrinkle night cream from Filorga created to be used as the last step of an evening routine. It sits in the category of overnight treatments, formulas designed to work while skin switches into its natural repair mode during sleep. Because the product stays on the skin for several uninterrupted hours it can deliver actives more consistently than a quick rinse-off mask or a daytime serum that competes with makeup, pollution and UV exposure.
The cream targets five common wrinkle types: lines across the forehead, between the brows, at the outer corners of the eyes, running from nose to mouth and the diagonal creases that appear after sleeping on a pillow. To address these it relies on a blend of a smoothing tripeptide said to mimic the relaxing effect of botulinum toxin injections, low molecular weight hyaluronic acid for surface hydration, samphire extract for a gentle peeling action, water-binding Cogongrass and various plant extracts aimed at softening expression lines.
Filorga states that 93 percent of the ingredients are of natural origin and that the formula has been dermatologically tested. The texture is described as light and enveloping which positions it as suitable for a range of skin types rather than only those who prefer richer night creams.
Did It Work?
In the name of science I benched my usual overnight mask for three full days before starting the test drive, which felt very controlled-study chic even if nobody handed me a lab coat. Fourteen days struck me as a fair window to judge visible change without slipping into full placebo territory.
Night one the cream melted in quickly, leaving a satin finish that never glued my face to the pillowcase. By morning my skin looked pleasantly hydrated and the usual pillow crease across my cheek faded faster than normal, though it was still faintly there while I made coffee. That pattern repeated for the first week: good bounce, decent glow, no miraculous erasure.
The texture stayed comfortable even on a humid night and it never pilled under the retinal serum I occasionally sneak in. I did notice a slight tingle on application around day five, likely the samphire kicking up its gentle exfoliation, but it passed within minutes and never led to redness or flaking.
Week two is where I expected fireworks. Instead I got a slow simmer. Forehead lines looked a touch softer under bright bathroom lights, crow’s-feet needed a strategic squint to see any difference and the nasolabial folds were basically unchanged. What I did gain was consistently smooth makeup application the next morning and a little less tightness by late afternoon, which hints that the hydration claims hold water, literally.
As for sleep wrinkles Filorga’s party trick, I would rate the performance solid yet unspectacular. If I slept on my side the crease was there, just not as deep or long-lasting. A win, albeit a modest one.
Bottom line: yes, Time-Filler Night 5Xp delivered incremental improvements in plumpness and surface smoothness within the two-week span, but it fell short of the dramatic wrinkle retreat the marketing implies. Nice, but not nice enough for me to retire my current favorites. I will finish the jar yet it probably will not earn a permanent spot on my shelf.
Main Ingredients Explained
The star of the show is a dipeptide-tripeptide duo designed to relax micro-tensions in much the same way a Botox session would, only without needles. These lab-made peptides sit on the skin and interrupt the chemical cascade that makes muscles contract, so expression lines appear a little less etched by morning. Backing them up is low molecular weight hyaluronic acid that can slip between surface cells, pull in water and create the juicy, bouncy look most of us shorthand as plump.
Filorga folds in samphire extract, a coastal plant rich in antioxidant compounds and natural AHAs that deliver a mild overnight peel. While the tingle I felt confirmed it was doing something the level is restrained enough for daily use unless you are unusually sensitive. Imperata cylindrica, better known as Cogongrass, headlines the hydration team because it stacks potassium and sugars inside the epidermis improving water retention for hours. Classic emollients like squalane and sweet almond oil smooth rough spots so makeup glides on the next day.
Worth a call-out for ingredient sleuths: Retinyl acetate appears low on the list. Any vitamin A derivative can be problematic during pregnancy so check with a doctor before use. The formula is otherwise free of common pregnancy red flags such as high-dose salicylic acid or strong retinoids yet medical guidance is still the safest route.
Vegans and vegetarians should be comfortable here. All listed actives are either plant derived or synthetically manufactured and Filorga confirms no animal extracts are used. The cream does contain fragrance and hydrogenated vegetable oil plus caprylic/capric triglyceride which can trigger breakouts on very clog-prone skin. If you are familiar with the term comedogenic it means an ingredient that has the potential to block pores and lead to blackheads or pimples. Most people tolerate these lipids fine but acneic types may want a patch test.
Finally, the absence of drying alcohols and the presence of soothing biosaccharide gum and adenosine make the texture feel luxe rather than stripped. At 93 percent natural origin the formula also skirts the green-washing trap by disclosing exact percentages on the box which earns a quiet nod of respect from this ingredient nerd.
What I Liked/Didn’t Like
After two weeks with the jar these were the standouts and the sticking points.
What Works Well:
- Light silky texture sinks in quickly and plays nicely with other night-time layers without pilling
- Consistent overnight hydration leaves skin bouncy by morning so foundation goes on smoother
- Mild peel effect from samphire gives a gradual surface polish with no redness or flaking
What to Consider:
- Wrinkle softening is subtle so results may feel underwhelming if you expect dramatic line reduction
- Formula includes fragrance which may not suit very reactive or scent-averse skin
- Premium price could be hard to justify given the moderate improvements
My Final Thoughts
After fourteen nights of courtship Time-Filler Night 5Xp and I have settled into a cordial relationship rather than a grand love affair. It moisturises with finesse, coaxes a touch of plumpness out of tired skin and politely shortens the lifespan of those pesky crease marks, yet the dramatic wrinkle rewinds suggested on the box never quite materialised for me. For normal to combination skin that wants light texture and steady hydration it is a pleasant, quietly competent companion. If your goal is visible line smoothing in record time or you are sensitive to fragrance you may feel short-changed. On my personal scoreboard it lands a respectable 7/10: solid enough that I will finish the jar but not so dazzling that I would press it into every friend’s hands at brunch.
Of course the night-cream galaxy is vast and I have orbit-hopped through many of its stars. If you crave an all-bases-covered formula at a friendlier price tag Nocturnal Revive Cream by Deascal is a standout, delivering balanced nourishment suitable for practically every skin type without the sticker shock. Fans of richer textures and spa-like scent may enjoy ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Night Cream which wraps the face in a cocoon of marine actives and leaves cheeks silky by sunrise. On nights when my barrier feels cranky BIOSSANCE Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue is my peace treaty: weightless yet deeply calming and fragrance-free so even reactive skin stays happy. I have rotated through each of these pots and can vouch that they hold their own against Filorga’s promises, just in slightly different ways.
Before you sprint to the checkout a few housekeeping notes from your overly cautious skincare buddy: patch test any new cream along the jawline for a couple of days first, forgive me for sounding like a helicopter parent. Remember that even the best overnight treatment is a marathon not a sprint; continued use is needed to keep results ticking over and no jar will freeze time altogether.