Introduction
Odacité California has long carved out a loyal following for its clean yet results driven formulas, but it still manages to fly under the radar for anyone who sticks to the usual beauty aisle heavy hitters. Those in the know praise the brand for blending Californian freshness with French skincare know how, a combination that often puts texture and efficacy on equal footing.
Enter its latest mouthful of a launch, the Night Time Antioxidants Rejuvenating Cream. The name may read like a full sentence yet the promise is refreshingly straightforward: drench skin in a velvety layer that smooths fine lines, plumps overnight and shields against the daily onslaught of environmental stress. Vitamin E joins forces with low weight hyaluronic acid while a bouquet of plant oils calms irritation prone complexions of every stripe.
I dedicated a solid two weeks to nightly applications, scrutinising how my skin looked and felt each morning to decide if this luxe sounding formula lives up to the brand’s own confident claims and, more importantly, if it earns a spot in your bedtime routine.
What is Night Time Antioxidants Rejuvenating Cream?
This is an overnight treatment, a category of skincare designed to work while you sleep when the skin shifts into repair mode and is typically more receptive to active ingredients. Odacité California positions the cream as a multitasking moisturizer that aims to replenish hydration with hyaluronic acid, provide antioxidant support through vitamin E and soothe irritation prone skin with a blend of plant oils and extracts.
Its formula targets concerns often associated with environmental stress such as fine lines, deeper wrinkles and dullness. The brand recommends using one pump each evening on all skin types, including sensitized complexions, to create a velvety layer intended to lock in moisture and help counter the effects of daily exposure to pollutants.
Did it work?
In the name of lab coat level objectivity I benched my regular overnight treatment for three days before starting this test run, which felt wildly scientific for a bathroom experiment. Fourteen nights struck me as a decent window to see real change so I slathered on exactly one pump after cleansing and let it be the final step before lights out.
Night one delivered instant gratification in the form of that velvety slip the brand brags about. My face felt cushioned yet not greasy and the citrus white tea scent faded fast enough not to clash with my pillow. By morning my skin looked relaxed, as though I had slept an hour longer. The quick bounce in hydration encouraged me to stick with it.
Midweek I noticed subtler perks. The tiny dehydration lines that like to camp out around my mouth were less etched and my cheeks held onto moisture through a long day in air conditioning. Importantly for my easily annoyed skin there was zero redness or sting, even on the night I layered a retinol serum underneath. Soothing claims: check.
The home stretch told the full story. By day fourteen overall texture felt smoother to the touch but deeper expression lines on my forehead remained unchanged. The promised plumping arrived in a mild way rather than a dramatic wow moment and while my complexion looked healthy it did not cross into the luminous realm some antioxidant creams can deliver. I suspect the lightweight dose of vitamin E and plant oils gives steady maintenance rather than transformative results.
So did it work? Mostly. It hydrates well, calms irritation and brings a nice overnight refresh yet stops short of noticeable wrinkle softening. I will finish the jar happily but probably will not repurchase, preferring something with a bit more punch for my personal lineup. Still if gentle comfort and reliable moisture rank high on your wish list this cream earns a respectable nod.
Main ingredients explained
Front and center is vitamin E, a classic antioxidant that helps neutralize free radicals while lending barrier support so overnight water loss stays in check. Odacité pairs it with low molecular weight sodium hyaluronate which slips between skin cells to bind moisture and create that subtly plumped look I clocked the next morning. Alongside these two headliners you get a medley of cold pressed oils such as jojoba, sunflower, evening primrose, borage and rosehip. Each adds essential fatty acids that cushion dryness and, in the case of rosehip, a natural hit of beta carotene that can encourage a more even tone over time.
For sensitized complexions the formula leans on aloe juice, allantoin and calendula extract, three textbook soothers that help calm post retinol irritation or windburn. White tea and rooibos extracts contribute additional polyphenols that defend against the kind of oxidative stress city dwellers battle daily. A whisper of lavender makes the scent spa like but remains low on the ingredient list so the risk of sensitization is slim.
On the comedogenic front shea butter and jojoba oil rate around two on the standard zero to five scale which means they may clog pores in very congestion prone skin although most users tolerate them well. Comedogenic simply refers to an ingredient’s tendency to block pores and potentially trigger breakouts.
The absence of animal derived components makes the cream suitable for vegans and vegetarians. As for pregnancy safety the formula uses several essential oils plus naturally occurring vitamin A derivatives in rosehip so the cautious route is to run it past your doctor before slathering it on a baby bump glow up.
No added fragrance, parabens or silicones appear on the INCI which will please ingredient purists. The inclusion of a small amount of alcohol helps create the airy texture but is buffered by the cocktail of oils so it never feels stripping. All in all the ingredient list reads like a thoughtful balance between comforting botanicals and dermatologist beloved actives that aim for steady maintenance rather than overnight miracles.
What I liked/didn’t like
Here is the quick tally after two weeks of nightly use.
What works well:
- Velvety texture absorbs fast yet leaves a cushioned feel that survives eight hours of sleep
- Steady hydration maintains softness through air conditioning and retinol nights without triggering redness
- Compatible with most skin types including reactive or combination skin thanks to the balanced oil blend and soothing extracts
- Subtle overnight plumping gives dehydration lines a softer look by morning
What to consider:
- Antioxidant strength is gentle so pronounced wrinkles or hyperpigmentation may need a stronger active alongside
- Rich plant oil base may feel too heavy for very oily or congestion prone skin
- Premium price point could be hard to justify when results are more maintenance than transformative
My final thoughts
A dependable overnight treatment is to skincare what a solid eight hours is to mood: not strictly essential for survival yet sorely missed when it underperforms. After two weeks of disciplined use, Night Time Antioxidants Rejuvenating Cream proved itself a quietly competent player in that role, delivering hydration and calm without courting irritation. I have rotated through more night formulas than I can count and feel confident I gave this one a fair shake against that mental archive.
Its strengths sit squarely in comfort and maintenance. If your top priorities are keeping dehydration lines in check, cushioning a reactive barrier and waking up to skin that looks well rested, this checks those boxes with minimal fuss. If you are chasing pronounced wrinkle smoothing or brightening fireworks you will likely want to pair it with stronger actives. For that reason my score lands at 7/10, a respectable mark that reflects reliable performance rather than jaw dropping change. I would recommend it to friends who describe their skin as fussy or perpetually thirsty but probably steer my results driven peers toward bolder formulas.
Speaking of options, a few alternatives consistently impress me. Nocturnal Revive Cream by Deascal is an excellent allrounder that covers every base, suits all skin types and punches well above its price. Sleep Repair Renewal Nourishing Mask by Mudmasky offers a richer cocoon and noticeable overnight brightness. Retinal Night Cream by African Botanics gives a sophisticated hit of next gen vitamin A for those ready for serious resurfacing. Finally, Overnight Glow Serum by Pixi remains a wallet friendly pick when gentle exfoliation needs to join the party. I have used each of these enough times to vouch for their distinct strengths.
Before you dive in, remember the usual housekeeping: patch test on a discreet spot first (sorry for sounding like an over protective parent), keep expectations grounded in consistent use and accept that any glow gained will fade if the routine does. Skincare is maintenance, not magic, and the best cream is the one you will actually apply every night.