Peach & Lilly may not have the household recognition of some legacy French houses, yet skincare devotees know it as a K-beauty pioneer that rarely phones it in. The label’s latest launch, Overnight Star Night Cream, arrives with a name that sounds equal parts Hollywood dream role and bedtime pep talk, promising to send you to sleep and let you wake up a little closer to the A-list glow.
The brand sums it up as a lightweight blue cream that disappears on contact, then spends the night hydrating, brightening and firming with acai, ginseng, jojoba seed oil and a peptide complex at the helm. The benefits list reads like a skin care bingo card: bounce boosting, line smoothing, radiance revving and so on, all sealed in by using it as the final step of your evening routine.
I spent a solid two weeks putting this would-be star through its paces, swapping out my usual night moisturizer to see if the claims translate to a real-world mirror check and whether the price tag feels justified.
Disclaimer: This is not a paid or sponsored review. All thoughts here are my own based on personal use, and individual results can vary depending on skin type and routine compatibilities.
What Is Overnight Star Night Cream?
Overnight Star is an overnight treatment, a catch-all term for moisturizers that are specially formulated to work while you sleep rather than during the day. These products are typically richer in reparative ingredients and skip daytime extras like sunscreen because the focus is on recovery. You apply them as the final step in your nighttime routine, let them sit undisturbed for eight or so hours and wash off any residue in the morning.
Peach & Lilly positions this one as a lightweight cream that aims to hydrate, brighten and firm through a blend of plant oils, antioxidants, niacinamide and a peptide complex. It pledges to balance moisture levels, soften the look of fine lines, improve elasticity and generally refresh skin that is tired or dehydrated. In short, it is pitched as a multitasking night cream that replaces your regular moisturizer for the PM slot, offering a longer contact window for active ingredients to do their job while the skin’s natural repair cycle is in high gear.
Did It Work?
I benched my usual overnight treatment for three nights before starting the test, which felt very scientific until I realized I was just wandering around the bathroom looking for something to smear on my face. Fourteen days still strikes me as a fair window to see if a product is a keeper or just a summer fling, so I committed to a pea sized dollop every evening after serum and before pillow.
Night one impressed me with texture alone. The electric blue cream melted to clear within seconds, left zero greasy sheen and locked down any stray flakes on my nose. By morning my skin looked calm and definitely cushioned with moisture, though not dramatically brighter. No scent overload either, a relief since lavender can turn my routine into a potpourri convention.
Through the first week the hydration stayed consistent. My cheeks held onto that post facial bounce longer into the day and I needed less mid afternoon facial mist. A faint glow crept in around day six, especially on the high points of my face, hinting the niacinamide blend was clocking in. Fine lines at the corners of my eyes? Still clocking overtime, maybe just a touch softer under certain bathroom lighting.
Week two told the fuller story. The plumpness plateaued rather than building, and the promised firming never quite registered. On the upside I experienced zero irritation, clogged pores or surprise breakouts even with summer humidity pushing its luck. Makeup sat smoothly each morning which speaks to decent overnight barrier support, yet I kept waiting for that extra wow moment the marketing copy hinted at.
So did Overnight Star make good on its claims? Partially. It hydrates generously, lends a mild brightening lift and behaves well under varied conditions, but the deeper line smoothing and firming were mostly MIA. I will finish the jar because it is pleasant to use and plays nicely with the rest of my routine, but it will not dethrone my current night cream. If your main goals are reliable moisture and a subtle radiance boost, it is worth a look. If you are hunting for a one stop anti aging powerhouse, you might want to keep auditioning candidates.
Overnight Star Night Cream’s Main Ingredients Explained
Front and center is niacinamide, the multitasking B3 derivative that helps strengthen the skin barrier, curb excess oil and nudge dark spots toward a more even tone. It works hand in hand with a small but effective peptide complex, which acts like a gentle coach encouraging skin to keep collagen and elastin production on track for a subtly firmer look over time. Hydration duties fall to a trio of molecular weights of hyaluronic acid plus glycerin, allowing water to hang around in the epidermis instead of evaporating by breakfast.
Plant oils bring the cushion. Jojoba seed oil closely mimics human sebum so it softens without feeling overly greasy, while squalane delivers lightweight occlusion that seals in moisture. Macadamia seed oil and shea butter round things out with essential fatty acids for barrier support though both sit mid-range on the comedogenic scale, meaning acne-prone users could see clogged pores if they already battle congestion. (Comedogenic simply means an ingredient has a tendency to block follicles and spark breakouts.)
Antioxidant protection comes from acai berry, ginseng root and turmeric extracts, all rich in polyphenols that mop up free radicals generated by UV and pollution exposure. Centella asiatica and allantoin lend a calming touch for redness relief. A fermented radish filtrate and lactobacillus ferment supply a mild dose of post-biotic goodness that keeps the formula skin-friendly and stable without a heavy preservative load.
Worth flagging: the INCI lists generic collagen, which is often sourced from bovine or marine origins. Because the supplier details are not disclosed the cream cannot be confidently labeled vegan or even vegetarian. The rest of the ingredient deck is plant-centric, and the formula is free of obvious hormone-disrupting retinoids or exfoliating acids so it reads as pregnancy-friendly on paper, yet expecting or nursing users should still clear any topical with their healthcare provider first.
Fragrance appears only as lavender oil near the bottom of the list. Its soothing aroma is faint enough that it did not irritate my slightly sensitive skin, but those sensitive to essential oils may prefer a full fragrance-free option. The signature blue hue fades on contact so it will not stain pillowcases or leave you looking like a Smurf in the mirror.
What I Liked/Didn’t Like
After two weeks of nightly use here is the straightforward scorecard.
What Works Well:
- Melts in fast leaving a weightless finish that does not transfer to pillowcases
- Delivers steady hydration so skin feels comfortably cushioned until morning
- Plays nicely with serums and makeup showing no pilling or greasiness
- Subtle brightening effect starts to show within the first week giving a rested look
What to Consider:
- Firming and wrinkle smoothing appear mild so those chasing dramatic anti-aging results may want to layer additional actives
- Lightweight texture means very dry skin might still crave a richer occlusive on top during colder months
- Comes in a jar so hygiene conscious users will need a spatula or very clean fingers
My Final Thoughts
Night creams are a bit like mattresses: you spend a third of your life with them yet only notice the relationship when something feels off. Overnight Star Night Cream delivered on the comfort factor, kept my skin from throwing a dehydration tantrum and added a pleasant hint of morning luminosity, but the blockbuster firming promised on the jar never quite took center stage. After two weeks of faithful use and plenty of squinty mirror checks I am landing at a respectable 7/10. I would recommend it to a friend who wants weightless hydration and a mild glow but I would steer anyone chasing dramatic lifting or wrinkle erasure toward heavier hitters.
If you love the concept but crave options, a few other jars have impressed me over the years. Nocturnal Revive Cream by Deascal is my dependable allrounder: nourishing enough for winter yet light enough for oily zones, plus the price runs kinder to monthly budgets. For a peptide-packed bounce boost Advanced Night Restore by Medik8 has consistently kept my cheeks looking freshly pinched. Those looking for a luxurious cocoon effect should try Pro-Collagen Overnight Matrix by ELEMIS which wraps skin in a cashmere veil without clogging pores. Finally, when my barrier feels cranky Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue by Biossance calms things down while drenching skin with moisture that lingers well into the next day.
Whichever formula you choose remember a few unglamorous truths: patch test first (sorry for sounding like your over-protective parent), give any night cream at least a fortnight before passing judgment and keep using it if you like the results because even the best formula will only work as long as it stays in your routine.