Frank Body has built its reputation on turning pantry staples like coffee grounds into bathroom shelf must-haves so it is fair to say the Australian label has earned a certain cult status yet still manages to slip past anyone who missed the scrub craze a few years back.
Enter the Super Ceramide Night Cream, a name that sounds like it should be wearing a cape and honestly the brand leans into that superhero imagery. Frank Body promises a rich evening moisturiser that plumps tired skin, reinforces the all important barrier and leaves you waking up visibly juicier even after a late-night doom scroll.
I spent two full weeks smoothing it on every night after my regular serums to see whether those claims stack up and if the little beige tub merits your hard-earned cash.
Disclosure: This review is not paid or sponsored. All opinions are my own and results can vary from face to face.
What Is Super Ceramide Night Cream?
Super Ceramide Night Cream is Frank Body’s take on an overnight moisturiser designed for compromised uneven or dry skin. In simple terms it is a rich cream you apply as the final step in your evening routine, after serums but before your head hits the pillow. Overnight treatments like this work during your skin’s natural repair window when cell turnover is already in high gear, so ingredients have a better shot at supporting barrier recovery and locking in hydration.
The formula centres on ceramides, lipids that occur naturally in the outermost layer of skin and act like mortar between bricks. When that mortar is depleted skin can become irritated dull or prone to breakouts. By topping up those lipids alongside emollients such as squalane and shea butter the cream aims to reinforce the barrier and reduce overnight water loss.
This is a no fragrance product, suitable for sensitive users, and is meant to be used every night with just a small scoop. In the broader skincare lineup it occupies the same space as a sleeping mask or night balm giving you a concentrated hit of moisture without the mess of heavier occlusives.
Did It Work?
In the spirit of hard hitting beauty journalism I parked my usual overnight treatment on a little staycation for the first three nights, patting myself on the back for how very scientific that was. Fourteen days felt like a solid window to watch my skin react, complain or celebrate.
Night one I scooped a pea sized blob, warmed it between my palms then pressed it over a hydrating serum. The texture is cushiony but not greasy so it sank in faster than I expected. By morning my cheeks felt comfortably plush though not yet the glassy glow the brand poster promises. There was no redness or fragrance induced flare which won early points.
Through the first week the cream behaved like a dependable winter coat. My usual mid afternoon tightness around the mouth never appeared and a tiny dry patch near my temple smoothed out by day five. The flip side of that richness showed up on my chin where two small clogs surfaced. Nothing volcanic, still enough to remind me that occlusive formulas are a tightrope when you run combination skin.
Week two told the fuller story. I woke up consistently hydrated and the dullness that creeps in after a long laptop session eased up a notch. Barrier wise my skin felt sturdier; niacinamide plus the ceramide blend seems to have done its job. That said, the promised “luminous juicy” finish plateaued at healthy but unremarkable. The clogs cleared with a dab of BHA yet new ones kept flirting along my jaw, hinting that the butter heavy base may be a touch too cozy for acne prone zones.
So did it work? Mostly yes. It moisturised, calmed and stopped transepidermal water loss in its tracks. It did not transform my complexion or outperform my current night cream enough to win permanent residency on the shelf. I can see myself finishing the tub during colder months but when it empties I will probably revisit lighter barrier creams rather than repurchase this particular hero.
Super Ceramide Night Cream’s Main Ingredients Explained
The stars of the tub are the five ceramides (NP, AP, EOP plus phytosphingosine and cholesterol) that mimic the lipids already found in your skin. Think of them as grout that fills cracks in a worn bathroom tile. When your barrier is intact water stays in and irritants stay out which is why most complexions visibly calm down after a steady diet of ceramides. Niacinamide tags in to bolster that effect by encouraging skin to make even more of its own barrier building blocks while also gently brightening.
On the comfort front you have a trio of butters and oils: shea, cocoa and sweet almond swirled with squalane and caprylic/capric triglyceride. They are emollient powerhouses which explains the plush feel you get on application. The trade-off is that some of those ingredients sit higher on the comedogenic scale meaning they can block pores for people who are acne prone. Comedogenic simply means an ingredient has a tendency to cause comedones aka blackheads or whiteheads so patch testing is your friend if your T-zone is temperamental.
Hydration support arrives via glycerin and sodium lauroyl lactylate while goji berry, grape seed and coffee oils bring a dose of antioxidants. There is a whisper of glycolic acid in the base though not enough to qualify as an exfoliating treatment, more a pH adjuster that helps the formula stay stable.
Those scanning for fragrance will notice “parfum” at the tail end of the INCI list even though the brand claims no scent. In practice my nose picked up nothing after application but if you are ultra sensitive it is worth noting. Likewise the presence of cholesterol means the cream may not meet strict vegan standards unless the source is plant derived which the brand does not specify. Vegetarians are generally fine with cholesterol in skincare yet anyone avoiding animal derivatives completely might want to email customer service for confirmation.
Pregnancy wise the low level actives are unlikely to raise red flags yet anyone expecting or breastfeeding should still clear new topicals with their doctor. Finally the formula is 96.86 percent naturally derived and made in Australia which will appeal to shoppers who prize origin transparency.
What I Liked/Didn’t Like
Here is the quick rundown after two weeks of nightly use.
What Works Well:
- Plumps and softens overnight thanks to the ceramide plus butter blend, leaving skin comfortably hydrated by morning
- Texture feels cushiony yet sinks in quickly so there is no pillow transfer or sticky finish
- A little scoop truly covers the face and neck which stretches the tub over several months
- Free of detectable scent even though parfum sits low on the list making it friendly for sensitive noses
- Barrier support shows up as reduced redness and fewer dry patches within a week
What to Consider:
- Rich emollient base may clog or feel heavy on acne prone or very oily zones
- Could be too occlusive in humid weather so seasonal rotation might be needed
- Tub packaging exposes product to air and requires clean fingers or a spatula which some users find less hygienic than a pump
My Final Thoughts
After fourteen nights of letting Super Ceramide Night Cream babysit my face I am left quietly impressed rather than star-struck. It solved the flaky bits on my cheeks, kept my barrier feeling like Kevlar and only mildly tested my patience with a handful of chin clogs. On my personal scoreboard that lands it a solid 7/10. I would recommend it to friends with dry, sensitive, or barrier-compromised skin who crave a plush blanket of moisture and are willing to accept a possible pore tiff in oilier areas. If you are very acne-prone or live in year-round humidity this probably is not your forever night cream and that is perfectly fine. Skincare monogamy is overrated.
For context I have dated plenty of overnight formulas and tried to give Frank Body a fair run. If you want alternatives, Nocturnal Revive Cream by Deascal remains my gold-standard all-rounder: lighter than Frank yet still comforting and the price is sweet. Fans of gel textures might prefer LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask which delivers bouncy hydration minus any butter heaviness. If your barrier begs for richer TLC but you fear breakouts, First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Night Cream threads that needle nicely. And when you feel like splurging on a spa-in-a-jar the ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Night Cream brings a silkier finish with a dash of luxury.
Before you scoop from any tub remember the usual PSA: patch test first, particularly if your skin is reactive (sorry for sounding like an over-protective parent). Consistent use is key because no cream, however super, hands out permanent results. Rotate, observe, then keep whatever makes your morning mirror moment feel a little brighter.