Introduction
ECOOKING might not dominate every bathroom shelf yet, but among skincare enthusiasts the Danish brand enjoys a reputation for pairing straightforward formulas with quietly impressive results. I have always admired its focus on ingredient transparency and no-nonsense claims, so when the label unveiled Goodnight Cream from its 50+ series my curiosity was instantly piqued.
The name is charmingly literal: a cream created to send your skin off to sleep with a buffet of moisture and firming helpers. ECOOKING promises overnight regeneration courtesy of wild olive stem cells, hyaluronic acid and a line-up of electrolytes that are meant to lock hydration where it belongs. Over the past two weeks I slathered it on nightly to see whether those morning-after promises translate from press release to pillowcase and, most importantly, whether it earns a spot in a routine that has to justify every penny.
What is Goodnight Cream?
Goodnight Cream sits in the category of overnight treatments, a branch of skincare designed to work while skin is naturally in repair mode. Unlike daytime moisturisers that concentrate on protection, overnight products lean into regeneration, often with richer textures and more active ingredients because they do not have to compete with sunscreen or makeup.
This particular formula from Ecooking’s 50+ series pairs hydration support with a gentle firming aim. It relies on plant stem cells sourced from wild olive trees to encourage surface renewal, while hyaluronic acid and electrolytes such as calcium, magnesium and zinc are present to draw water into the skin and hold it there. The cream is meant to be applied after cleansing, left untouched until morning and rinsed off as part of your usual routine.
The result the brand outlines is skin that feels smoother and looks a little fresher when you wake up. There are no claims of overnight miracles, just a promise of incremental improvement through consistent use, which positions Goodnight Cream as a straightforward entry into the world of night-specific skincare for anyone curious about giving their face a bit more attention after lights out.
Did it work?
In the name of very serious scientific research I benched my usual overnight treatment for three nights, allowing my face to reset before starting Goodnight Cream. Fourteen days felt like a fair window to decide whether wild olive stem cells would have me waking up looking freshly pressed or just freshly confused.
Application was straightforward: cleanse, pat dry, then smooth a blueberry-sized amount from the centre of my face outward, finishing with whatever was left on my neck. The first morning my skin felt pleasantly cushioned, as if I had slept in slightly humid air instead of central-heating dryness. Fine lines around my mouth looked a touch softer but the effect faded by coffee time. Nights three to seven delivered consistent hydration; the tightness I sometimes get after washing in the morning was notably absent and makeup sat more evenly. So far so good, though the promised hint of firmness was more anecdotal than photograph-worthy.
Week two is when most products either plateau or surprise. Here the cream settled into a rhythm of reliable moisture without unlocking any extra wow. My cheeks stayed calm despite an unseasonal cold snap, a win for its soothing claims. However those tiny accordion lines around my eyes remained stubbornly identical to day one, and the overall bounce of my skin felt unchanged. I also noticed that on nights when I layered a hydrating serum underneath, the cream sometimes pilled, forcing me to streamline to toner plus cream only.
After the full fortnight I can confirm Goodnight Cream does what it says on the tin regarding overnight moisture retention and general plumpness. It does not, at least in two weeks, transform texture or visibly firm in the way I had hoped. Will it earn a permanent slot on my shelf? Probably not, simply because I already own a night formula that hydrates just as well while playing nicer with the rest of my routine. Still, if your primary goal is to wake up with skin that feels comfortably moisturised and you appreciate a fuss-free ingredient list, this is a perfectly respectable option to have in rotation.
Goodnight Cream’s main ingredients explained
Front and center are wild olive tree stem cells, technically listed as Olea Europaea Callus Culture Lysate. These lab-grown botanical cells are prized for their antioxidant content and their ability to nudge sluggish epidermal turnover, which in theory helps soften fine lines over time. While research is still young, the ingredient is gentler than most acids or retinoids and therefore suits reactive or mature skin that craves a mild boost rather than a dramatic peel.
The hydration team is led by sodium hyaluronate, the salt form of hyaluronic acid that can sit in deeper layers and hold many times its weight in water. It is joined by a posse of electrolytes—calcium, magnesium, zinc and manganese PCA—that work like microscopic sponges, balancing the skin’s moisture levels and supporting barrier function. Glycerin and propanediol provide the immediate “ahh” factor by pulling ambient water toward the surface, while aloe vera delivers a calm, cooling feel.
For nourishment and a touch of occlusion you will find shea butter, rice bran wax and squalane. The squalane here is plant-derived so the formula remains suitable for vegans and vegetarians. Shea butter and castor oil can be mildly comedogenic for some users, meaning they may clog pores in skin already prone to congestion, so patch testing is smart if you break out easily.
A supporting cast of marine algae extracts (Cylindrotheca Fusiformis and Nannochloropsis Oceanica) brings additional antioxidants while fucus vesiculosus extract offers trace minerals that can soothe stressed complexions. Tocopherol, better known as vitamin E, rounds out the protective side of the formula by scavenging free radicals generated during the day.
No added fragrance appears in the INCI so the faint earthy aroma fades quickly after application, a plus for sensitive noses. The preservative system relies on sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate instead of parabens, which will reassure anyone who prefers to avoid the latter. The blend is free of known pregnancy red-flag actives like retinoids or strong exfoliating acids, yet the usual caveat applies: anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding should get medical approval before introducing new topicals.
Overall the ingredient list reads like a well-rounded night team with a focus on moisture retention and gentle antioxidant support rather than heavy hitters. Nothing here screams instant transformation, but if your skin responds well to lipid-rich plant oils and you want vegan credentials without added perfume, Goodnight Cream ticks those boxes.
What I liked/didn’t like
Here is the nutshell after two weeks of nightly use.
What works well:
- Locks in moisture until morning so skin feels comfortably cushioned rather than tight
- Fragrance free and vegan friendly which keeps reactive or ingredient conscious users at ease
- Rich, soothing blend of glycerin, aloe and squalane calms redness and helps makeup sit more evenly the next day
What to consider:
- Firming effect is subtle and may take longer than a couple of weeks to notice
- Shea butter and castor oil can feel heavy for oily or congestion prone skin
- Can pill if layered over certain serums so it may require a stripped back night routine
My final thoughts
Two weeks in, Goodnight Cream has settled into the “solid but not spectacular” column. The nightly hydration cushion is real, and on mornings when central heating should have left me papery it delivered a comfortable, calm finish. Those fine lines, however, have not packed their bags yet, and any talk of visible firming feels optimistic on this timeline. A 7/10 feels fair: dependable moisture, pleasant skin feel, minimal drama, yet not quite the glow-up that would make me text all my friends in capital letters.
Speaking of friends, would I actually recommend it? If your priority is gentle overnight nourishment and you dislike fragrance then yes, I would point you here without hesitation. If you are chasing pronounced lifting or you enjoy layering multiple serums, you may find better chemistry elsewhere. Having cycled through more night formulas than I care to admit, I am convinced the perfect overnight treatment is as personal as a pillow preference, so take my verdict as a data point rather than gospel.
For anyone who likes exploring options, a few alternatives I have road tested might be worth sampling. Nocturnal Revive Cream by Deascal is an excellent allrounder that somehow balances rich hydration with a featherweight feel and its price-to-performance ratio is hard to beat. If your skin leans sensitive the Cica Calming Overnight Face Mask by Q+A brings a soothing, redness-reducing calm without heaviness. Those craving a touch more active punch could look at Renewing Overnight Serum by The Elements which folds gentle resurfacing into a serum texture that layers nicely. Lastly, Superstar Retinol Night Oil by Pestle & Mortar is my pick when I want clear evidence of smoother texture within a week, though the retinol means a slow introduction is wise.
Important housekeeping before you sprint to checkout: patch test first, even if you think your skin could survive molten lava (sorry for sounding like an over-protective parent). Remember that results from any overnight treatment are earned through consistent use and will fade if you stop. Patience and perseverance remain the unglamorous secrets behind every “morning skin” compliment.