Mesoestetic might not have the same household recognition as some beauty giants, yet among dermatologists and in-clinic devotees its reputation for research driven, results focused formulations borders on legendary. I have always admired the brand’s no nonsense approach to science backed skincare so when the pot of Age Element Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream landed on my desk, curiosity peaked.
The name is quite a mouthful, almost as long as the INCI list, but it certainly promises a lot: smoother wrinkles, overnight tissue repair, intense nourishment and a preventative strike against future lines courtesy of a so called smart skin complex. Big talk for a bedside cream.
I dedicated two full weeks to nightly applications to see whether all that restructuring, regenerating and redensifying marketing speak would translate to visible change and if the product justifies its premium price tag.
Disclaimer: this is not a paid or sponsored review. The product was tested independently and every opinion that follows is my own. As with any skincare, individual results can vary.
What Is Age Element Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream?
This is an overnight treatment from Mesoestetic designed to be the final step in your evening routine. Overnight treatments are creams or masks intended to work while the skin’s repair processes are most active during sleep, allowing higher concentrations of actives without interference from sun exposure or daytime makeup. You apply them to clean dry skin, let them absorb and leave them on until morning.
Age Element Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream targets visible lines by aiming to regenerate, renew and redensify the skin. The formula combines a proprietary [meso]epigen system™ with peptides, ectoin, hyaluronic acid, bakuchiol and antioxidant extracts like lavender and ferulic acid. Together these ingredients are meant to smooth existing wrinkles, reinforce the skin barrier, boost moisture and discourage the formation of new creases. It is positioned for mature skin or anyone noticing uneven texture enlarged pores or general dullness that needs extra nourishment overnight.
Did It Work?
I put my usual overnight mask on hiatus for four nights before starting the trial, which felt very scientific of me even if it mostly meant staring at a bare faced reflection that looked extra tired. Fourteen days feels like a decent window to see if a cream is pulling its weight, so I stuck to a strict routine: cleanse, mist, lightweight serum, then a pea sized scoop of Age Element pressed into face neck and the backs of my hands every evening at 10 pm.
First impression, the texture sits somewhere between a butter and a balm, richer than your average night cream yet not suffocating. It melts in after a minute leaving a velvety film that smells faintly of lavender tea. On night one my skin woke up pleasantly cushioned, less taut across the cheeks. By night three that soft focused hydration was reliable, fine dehydration lines along my forehead looked blurred and foundation glided on more evenly the next morning.
Week two is when the bigger claims faced their audition. The deeper expression lines around my mouth were fractionally softened if I squinted hard in daylight but no magic eraser effect. Pore size and mild acne scarring along my jaw remained exactly as before. What did improve was overall bounce, especially mid afternoon when I usually notice a slump. The formula did not pill under my sunscreen, though on two humid nights it felt heavy and I woke with a couple of clogged pores near the chin.
By day fourteen the verdict was clear: Age Element delivers dependable overnight moisture and a gentle plumping of fine lines. It repairs in the sense that my skin barrier felt calm, no redness or irritation surfaced. However, the promise of visible wrinkle smoothing and redensifying stayed modest. For the premium price I expected a tad more lift and definition.
Will it earn a permanent place in my bathroom? Probably not, at least while my current peptide serum and a more affordable ceramide cream achieve similar results. That said, if your skin leans dry and you crave a luxe night cocoon it could be worth the splurge, just temper expectations regarding deep wrinkle reversal.
Main Ingredients Explained
The brains of this formula is the proprietary [meso]epigen system which bundles two signal peptides, acetyl hexapeptide-1 and acetyl tetrapeptide-2. Peptides work like mini messengers nudging skin cells to churn out more collagen so lines appear less etched. They are joined by ectoin, a stress protecting molecule originally found in desert bacteria that helps reinforce the skin barrier, and sodium hyaluronate, a smaller form of hyaluronic acid that dives deep to bind water for that morning-after bounce.
Bakuchiol earns a starring role as the gentle retinol alternative. Sourced from the babchi plant it has been shown to trigger collagen synthesis and even skin tone without the flakiness linked to classic vitamin A. Ferulic acid, isoquercetin and vitamin E round out the antioxidant squad, mopping up the oxidative stress that accelerates wrinkle formation while lavender extract lends a mild soothing scent and anti inflammatory edge.
Texture comes courtesy of cupuaçu butter, babassu derivatives and isohexadecane. They create that silky balm feel but be aware rich plant butters can rank moderate on the comedogenic scale, meaning they may trap oil and debris in pores for those who break out easily. If you are oily or acne-prone patch test before slathering.
The ingredient list is free from animal derivatives so vegetarians and vegans can use it with a clear conscience. As for pregnancy, bakuchiol is generally viewed as a bump-safe retinol stand-in yet every skin professional will insist you clear any active-heavy product with your doctor first. Lastly the formula contains fragrance near the end of the list which might irk very sensitive noses though I experienced no irritation during the two weeks of use.
What I Liked/Didn’t Like
Here is the quick breakdown after two weeks of nightly testing.
What Works Well:
- Rich cushiony texture locks in moisture until morning without feeling greasy on normal to dry skin
- Peptide and bakuchiol blend delivers a subtle plumping effect that softens fine dehydration lines
- Calms redness and reinforces barrier health so skin looks steadier and less reactive over time
- Vegan formula with a thoughtful mix of antioxidants for added environmental defense
What to Consider:
- Premium price may be hard to justify if you already use a solid peptide serum and a basic ceramide cream
- Dense plant butters can feel heavy in humid weather and may not suit very oily or blemish prone types
- Contains fragrance which sensitive skin may prefer to avoid
My Final Thoughts
Some overnight formulas feel like elaborate bedtime stories: lots of promise, little plot. Age Element Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream sits comfortably above that crowd, delivering real comfort, steady hydration and a whisper of plumping even if the grand finale of wrinkle rewinding never quite materialised in my two week romp. After years of moonlighting with peptide balms, retinal oils and every sleep mask that has crossed my vanity, I would still call this a respectable performer. It is best suited to normal or dry skin that values a cushioned, butter-meets-balm finish and wants a gentle entry point into the peptide-bakuchiol universe. If you are oily, breakout prone or chasing dramatic firming you might feel underwhelmed.
Price always factors into loyalty. At its current tag I give it a friendly nod rather than a wild cheer, which is why my final tally lands at 7/10 stars. Would I recommend it to a friend? Yes, though with the caveat that they crave plush texture and are comfortable paying for the experience rather than expecting surgical levels of lift.
For anyone collecting night creams like bedtime novels, a few alternatives deserve a shout. Nocturnal Revive Cream by Deascal is my all-rounder pick: lighter, suited to every skin type and the wallet stays happier. If you want a collagen-loving comfort blanket try ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Night Cream which gives a touch more firming. Those who enjoy a bouncy, almost pudding-like layer will appreciate LANEIGE Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask that leaves skin springy by dawn. Finally, BIOSSANCE Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue has been my go-to on irritated days thanks to its featherlight texture and barrier-soothing credentials. I have rotated through each of these in real-life routines and they remain solid benchmarks against which I gauge newcomers.
Before you dive face-first into any new product remember a few unglamorous truths. Patch test behind the ear or along the jaw for at least 48 hours, keep expectations realistic as no cream holds wrinkles at bay forever and consistency is the real secret ingredient. Sorry for sounding like an over-protective parent but your future self will thank you.