Filorga may not dominate every beauty shelf yet its reputation in aesthetic medicine circles is hard to ignore. For decades the French brand has blurred the line between clinic and vanity cabinet earning well deserved praise for bringing injectable level science to jars and tubes.
Now comes Time-Filler Night, a name that promises to tuck loose hours and wrinkles neatly into bed. According to Filorga the cream works while you sleep using a mix of hyaluronic acid, collagen boosters and a gentle peel to smooth everything from fine lines to deeper creases. Big claims for one little pot.
I spent a solid two weeks slathering it on each evening to see if those claims hold water and more importantly if it deserves a spot in your nighttime rotation.
Disclaimer: this is not a paid or sponsored review. All observations are my own and results can vary depending on skin type, routine and the unpredictable whims of biology.
What Is Time-Filler Night?
Time-Filler Night is an overnight treatment cream from Filorga designed to work on different kinds of wrinkles while you sleep. You smooth it over clean skin in the evening and leave it on for the seven or so hours your body spends in repair mode instead of layering multiple serums or masks.
Overnight treatments sit between a standard night cream and an intensive mask. They are formulated to stay active for longer stretches, delivering ingredients when skin is more permeable and less exposed to daylight stressors. The goal is to push results further without adding steps to the routine.
Filorga positions this particular cream as a multi correction solution. A hyaluronic acid and collagen boosting complex aims at deeper lines while gluconolactone provides a gentle peel to soften surface creases. Used consistently it promises a progressively smoother complexion by morning.
Did It Work?
In the spirit of cutting edge dermatological research I parked my usual overnight treatment on a shelf for three days before starting Time-Filler Night because controlled conditions make me feel wildly scientific. Fourteen days seemed a fair window to judge whether a jar can live up to its clinic-grade promises.
I applied a small almond sized dab each evening after cleansing and a light spritz of thermal water. The texture felt plush but not greasy and the faintly floral scent disappeared before my head hit the pillow. On nights one through three I woke up to skin that looked well rested in that “I drank two extra glasses of water” kind of way. Lines across my forehead seemed slightly blurred though nothing earth-shattering.
By the end of week one the cream had settled into a rhythm. Pillow creases faded faster each morning and my nasolabial folds looked a touch softer around the edges. The promised peeling action stayed gentle; no redness or flaking just a quiet boost in surface smoothness. I did notice one tiny clogged pore on my chin around day eight which cleared with a quick clay mask but flagged that the formula leans rich for combination skin.
Week two brought incremental gains rather than leaps. Hyaluronic acid kept dehydration lines at bay and my overall complexion felt cushioned however the deeper elevens between my brows remained largely unbothered. Texture looked more refined under bathroom lighting yet in daylight I doubt casual observers would detect the difference.
So did it work? Partially. Time-Filler Night delivers dependable overnight hydration and a mild smoothing effect that makes morning skin look fresher but it stops short of the dramatic wrinkle softening its marketing implies. I finished the trial pleased but not converted and will return to my usual routine while keeping this jar on standby for nights when I want extra comfort rather than a transformative reboot.
Main Ingredients Explained
The headline act is hyaluronic acid paired with a collagen-stimulating peptide complex (acetyl hexapeptide-8 and the palmitoyl tripeptide/tetrapeptide duo). Hyaluronic acid binds water to the skin’s surface so any plumping you see on night one comes from this moisture magnet. The peptides work more slowly encouraging fibroblasts to lay down fresh collagen so softness builds over weeks rather than hours.
Sitting right behind them is gluconolactone, a polyhydroxy acid known for giving a mild chemical polish without the sting often linked to glycolic acid. Its larger molecular size means it exfoliates at a gentler pace while pulling in hydration at the same time so sensitive types usually tolerate it well.
The texture owes its cushion to squalane, caprylic/capric triglyceride and sweet almond oil. Squalane is lightweight and generally friendly to breakout-prone skin but caprylic/capric triglyceride plus almond oil score moderate on the comedogenic scale which means they can clog pores if you are already acne-prone. A quick definition: comedogenic ingredients have a tendency to block follicles and create blackheads or pimples so keep an eye out if your T-zone rebels easily.
Antioxidant support comes from tocopherol (vitamin E) and a sprinkle of ascorbic acid while imperata cylindrica root extract helps the formula hold water in the upper layers. There is also retinyl acetate, a gentler vitamin A derivative that nudges cell turnover. Because vitamin A derivatives fall under the pregnancy caution umbrella I would recommend consulting a doctor before using Time-Filler Night while expecting or nursing.
Is it vegan-friendly? No official certification is listed and certain components like peptides and amino acid complexes can be sourced from animals or plants so the safest answer is that the cream is suitable for vegetarians yet not guaranteed vegan. The fragrance sits midway in the ingredient deck so anyone highly reactive to scent may want to patch test first. Lastly the jar contains phenoxyethanol and chlorphenesin as preservatives which keep the formula stable without traditional parabens.
What I Liked/Didn’t Like
After two weeks of nightly use here is the straightforward rundown.
What Works Well:
- Rich yet quickly absorbing texture gives an immediate cushioned feel without leaving an oily film on the pillow
- Overnight hydration plus hyaluronic plumping softens fine dehydration lines by morning making makeup sit more evenly the next day
- Gluconolactone offers a mild, no-sting polish so skin looks slightly smoother without visible peeling or redness
- Light scent disappears fast which should please anyone wary of lingering fragrance
What to Consider:
- Formula leans on the richer side so combination or breakout-prone skin may notice an occasional clogged pore
- Results are gradual and subtle rather than transformative so deep wrinkles may look largely unchanged
- Premium positioning means cost per jar sits higher than a standard night cream which could deter budget conscious buyers
My Final Thoughts
Two weeks in bed with Time-Filler Night left me feeling a bit like I had binge-watched a prestige mini-series that never quite stuck the landing. The storyline is solid, the production values are unmistakably luxe and the nightly episodes kept my skin comfortably moisturised yet the promised plot twist of visibly ironed out elevens never arrived. For someone hunting a dependable overnight treatment that marries hydration with a whisper of resurfacing this is a perfectly pleasant choice but it will not have your mirror gasping in disbelief. On my personal rating scale that lands it at a respectable 7/10.
Who will love it? Normal to dry complexions craving a cushiony cream and a soft-focus finish by sunrise. Who might not? Combination or breakout-prone skin that needs a lighter touch or anyone expecting fast-track wrinkle erasure. I have cycled through more night creams than I care to admit so I feel confident saying Time-Filler Night sits comfortably in the upper-mid tier of the category, just shy of must-have status. I would suggest it to a friend who values comfort over dramatic correction but with the caveat to temper expectations.
If you want alternatives I have a few favourites up my sleeve. Nocturnal Revive Cream by Deascal is the all-rounder I reach for when I want fuss-free nourishment at a price that does not make my credit card wince. For a silkier feel and visible bounce the Pro-Collagen Night Cream by ELEMIS never disappoints. Those who like their beauty sleep wrapped in soothing cica should try LANEIGE Cica Sleeping Mask which is wonderfully calming after retinol nights. And if you would rather lean into retinoid territory the Resurgence Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream by Murad delivers gradual line softening without next-day redness.
Before you slather anything on please patch test behind the ear or along the jaw, yes I know I sound like an over-protective parent. Remember that results build with consistent use and once you stop the benefits slowly clock out too, so commit only if you are ready for the long haul. Sweet dreams and may your pillowcases remain crease-free.