Cleure may not dominate every bathroom shelf yet, but among ingredient purists it enjoys a quiet cult following thanks to its commitment to gentle formulations that skip common irritants. The brand positions Night Cream as the bedtime hero your skin supposedly dreams of, promising a rich hit of hydration plus a line-softening encore.
The name could not be more straightforward—Night Cream does exactly what it says on the jar, at least according to Cleure’s own description. They highlight sodium hyaluronate for moisture magnetism, a roster of skin-restoring agents to tackle fine lines and dark spots, and antioxidants to fend off environmental troublemakers, all wrapped in a soothing texture for sensitive complexions.
I spent two full weeks massaging a pea-sized scoop into freshly cleansed skin every evening, monitoring texture, tone and that elusive morning-after glow to see if Night Cream earns a spot in a tight skincare budget.
Disclaimer: this is not a paid or sponsored review. All opinions are mine alone based on personal experience. Skincare results vary from person to person so your mileage may differ.
What Is Night Cream?
Night Cream from Cleure is an overnight treatment, meaning it is designed to be the final layer you apply before bedtime so it can work for several uninterrupted hours while your skin is in repair mode. Overnight treatments tend to be richer than daytime moisturizers because they are not competing with makeup or sunscreen and because skin loses more water while you sleep.
This formula focuses on three core aims: drawing moisture into the skin, reinforcing the barrier that keeps that moisture in place and supplying antioxidants to counter daily environmental stress. The humectant role is handled by sodium hyaluronate, the salt form of hyaluronic acid, which attracts water molecules and gives skin a plumper appearance. Shea butter and a plant derived triglyceride provide occlusive and emollient benefits so the newly captured water does not evaporate overnight. Tocopheryl acetate, a stable form of vitamin E, offers antioxidant support against pollutants and UV induced free radicals you encountered during the day.
Positioned within the sensitive skin niche, the cream skips fragrance and known irritants. Cleure frames it as a preventative step against premature aging and as a helper for smoothing existing fine lines, age spots and deeper wrinkles.
Did It Work?
In the name of science I benched my usual overnight treatment for three nights before starting with Night Cream, a sacrifice that felt very lab-coat-worthy given I missed my familiar comfort layer. Fourteen days strikes me as a fair trial window so I stuck to a strict routine: cleanse, pat dry, then press a pea-sized dab of Night Cream over face and neck around 10 p.m. each evening.
The first morning I woke up to skin that felt cushioned rather than greasy, a good sign for a formula built around shea butter. By day three I noticed a definite bump in hydration—my cheeks looked a touch plumper when I smiled and the usual tightness around my mouth after washing was gone. Makeup also sat a bit smoother, suggesting the barrier support was doing its job.
Week two told a more nuanced story. The hydration boost leveled off which is normal once the skin’s moisture reservoir reaches a steady state. Fine lines on my forehead looked ever so slightly blurred under bathroom lighting but deeper wrinkles around my eyes held their ground. Redness from an old breakout faded at its usual pace so I cannot credit any brightening magic here. I did appreciate waking up without that waxy film some richer creams leave behind; Night Cream sank in fully yet still kept my skin soft till morning.
As for the big claims—preventing premature aging is impossible to gauge in two weeks but the cream did deliver reliable nightly moisture and a gentle smoothing effect. I did not see dramatic changes in age spots or deep wrinkles though my skin felt calmer and more resilient to the dry office air during the day.
Would I slot it into my permanent lineup? Probably not, mostly because I already own a hydrator that offers similar results with a lighter feel. Still, if your top priority is steady hydration in a fragrance-free formula and you do not mind a slightly richer texture, Night Cream is a respectable contender that almost lives up to its promises.
Night Cream’s Main Ingredients Explained
The ingredient list is refreshingly short which always makes analysis easier. At the top sits purified water, the vehicle that lets everything else dissolve and glide. The next powerhouse is Butyrospermum Parkii butter, more casually known as shea. Rich in stearic and oleic acids plus natural antioxidants, shea acts as an emollient seal that slows overnight water loss so you wake up less parched. It does carry a mild comedogenic rating, meaning it can occasionally clog pores for those who break out easily, although most dry or combination skins tolerate it well.
Cetearyl alcohol and Polysorbate-60 follow, both fatty alcohols that sound harsh but are actually skin-friendly. They stabilize the formula and thicken the texture, giving that comforting creaminess without adding fragrance. If you are acne-prone keep in mind Cetearyl alcohol lands around a 2 on the comedogenic scale so monitor for congestion. Caprylic/Capric triglyceride, a lightweight ester derived from coconut or palm, offers a silky finish and adds another occlusive layer that keeps hydration locked in.
Glycerin needs little introduction: it is the classic humectant that pulls water into the upper layers of skin. Cleure pairs it with sodium hyaluronate which does the same job at a deeper level because of its smaller molecular size. The combo creates that plump-cheek look noticeable within days. To keep microbes from having a party in the jar, the brand relies on the gentle hurdle system of Caprylhydroxamic acid and Glyceryl caprylate, both coconut-derived preservatives that avoid the sting some traditional options cause.
Rounding things out is tocopheryl acetate, a stable form of vitamin E. It gives antioxidant back-up, neutralizing free radicals your skin collected during daylight exposure to pollution and screens. Vitamin E also works synergistically with the fatty components to strengthen the moisture barrier so irritation is less likely over time.
No animal-derived compounds appear in the INCI list so the formula is suitable for vegans and vegetarians provided the brand’s supply chain keeps to plant or synthetic sources, something Cleure states on its website. All listed ingredients have strong safety records in pregnancy yet dermatologists caution that expecting or nursing parents check in with their doctor before introducing any new topical, just to be thorough.
One last note: the cream is completely fragrance free which is great news for sensitive noses but it does leave a faint natural shea aroma that vanishes after application. If you need an overnight hydrator with minimal irritants and a clean vegan profile this ingredient deck checks a lot of boxes, just be mindful of the moderate pore-clogging potential if you are highly blemish prone.
What I Liked/Didn’t Like
After two weeks of nightly use here is the quick need to know roundup.
What Works Well:
- Noticeable overnight hydration that leaves skin soft and comfortably plump by morning
- Rich texture melts in without greasy pillow transfer which is rare for shea heavy formulas
- Short ingredient list free of common irritants makes it easy to slot into a sensitive skin routine
- Jar lasts a while since a pea sized amount covers face and neck so the cost per use feels fair
What to Consider:
- Those prone to clogged pores may need to patch test because shea butter and cetearyl alcohol can sit heavy on some skin types
- Line softening is subtle so results may underwhelm if your primary goal is visible wrinkle reduction
- Texture leans classic cream not gel so fans of weightless layers could find it richer than ideal in humid climates
My Final Thoughts
Night Cream did its job with no drama which, in a world of glow-in-the-dark retinol cocktails, can feel refreshingly adult. After two weeks of faithful application my skin was nicely cushioned, my fine lines looked fractionally softer and my pillowcase stayed clean. That said the wow factor never quite arrived. I have tested more night creams than I care to admit and Cleure’s entry lands solidly in the middle tier: dependable hydration, friendly to sensitive types yet short on transformative flair. I would happily recommend it to anyone whose main wish is a fragrance-free blanket of moisture and who accepts that deep wrinkles will still be visible in the bathroom mirror. If you crave featherlight textures or you are extremely clog-prone you may want to pass. Overall score: a respectable 7/10.
For readers weighing their options I have a few standby alternatives I have rotated through my own night-time lineup. Nocturnal Revive Cream by Deascal is the reliable multitasker that ticks hydration, barrier support and a gentle brightening boost at a wallet-friendly price point. Advanced Night Restore by Medik8 pairs ceramides and encapsulated retinoid for those who want anti-ageing muscle without morning irritation. Water Sleeping Mask by LANEIGE offers weightless hydration perfect for oily or humid-climate skin that still needs overnight care. Finally Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Night Cream by First Aid Beauty delivers a richer shea-and-peptide hug that rivals Cleure’s moisture yet feels marginally lighter on the T-zone. Each brings its own twist so match the texture and actives to your skin’s mood.
Before you slather anything new across your face please channel your inner lab tech: perform a 24-hour patch test on the jawline, especially if your skin throws tantrums. Sorry to sound like an over-protective parent but consistency and caution save a lot of concealer. And remember, whatever glow you achieve is on lease only – skip nightly use for a week and your skin will promptly remind you who is boss.