Amazon Basics might be better known for cables and coffee filters yet its quietly expanding personal care line deserves a closer look. The brand’s no fuss approach and wallet friendly pricing have won plenty of fans
Their latest entry, the rather epic sounding Triple Replenishing Night Moisturizer Cream, promises a vitamin C boosted, glycerin and shea butter cushioned hug for the skin while skipping parabens. According to Amazon Basics it should moisturize, smooth and visibly improve texture with nightly use on face and neck
I put that promise to the test over a solid two week stretch, swapping out my usual night cream to see whether this budget sleeper could punch above its weight and earn a spot on my vanity
Disclaimer: this is not a paid or sponsored review. All thoughts are my own based on personal experience and your results may differ because skin is wonderfully individual
What Is Triple Replenishing Night Moisturizer Cream?
This is an overnight treatment designed to be the last step in your evening routine. You apply it after cleansing to let it work while you sleep, when skin naturally switches into repair mode. Overnight products are typically richer than day creams because they do not have to sit under makeup or face UV exposure, so they can focus on sustained hydration and barrier support rather than SPF or shine control.
Triple Replenishing Night Moisturizer Cream fits that brief by combining water based humectants with emollients. Glycerin draws moisture into the skin, silicone forms a breathable seal that slows water loss and shea butter softens dry patches. A stable form of vitamin C rounds out the formula with an aim to brighten over time. The cream is free of parabens but does contain fragrance, something worth noting if you are sensitive.
In plain terms this product promises steady overnight hydration with a side of texture smoothing, packaged at an everyday price point under the Amazon Basics label.
Did It Work?
In the name of science I benched my ride or die overnight mask for the entire trial period and even spent a few cleanser only evenings before starting, which felt very lab coat of me. Two weeks is my usual benchmark for seeing at least early signals of change so fourteen nights seemed fair.
Night one I scooped out a blueberry sized dab, warmed it between palms then pressed over damp skin and neck. The cream has that classic silicone slip so it glided easily and left a velvety finish rather than a greasy one. I woke up to skin that felt hydrated and a touch smoother along my cheeks but the effect was more like I had worn a decent humectant serum under a light occlusive, nothing mind blowing.
Through nights two to seven the hydration stayed consistent. I did not experience clogged pores or redness, always a relief when trying a new formula. There is a gentle powdery fragrance that faded after a minute yet I still caught a faint whiff on the pillowcase the next morning. By midweek my forehead lines looked slightly softened thanks to the moisture cushion though I would credit that to the glycerin silicone pairing rather than any vitamin C magic.
Nights eight to fourteen brought incremental rather than exponential gains. Texture felt even, dry patches around the nostrils calmed down and makeup sat better during the day. What I did not see was any notable brightening or reduction in the stubborn hyperpigmentation dot on my jaw. A couple of late office nights meant I rolled into bed without a serum underneath and the cream held its own but I could tell it prefers company, functioning best as a sealing step rather than a lone hero.
So did it deliver? On basic overnight hydration absolutely. On transformative smoothing and radiance only partially and you will need patience that extends well past two weeks. I will finish the jar because it is pleasant and non fussy yet when it is gone I will likely return to my usual heavyweight night cream that gives faster payoff. Call it a respectable understudy rather than a permanent cast member in my routine.
Main Ingredients Explained
Front and center is ascorbyl glucoside, a stable cousin of vitamin C that slowly converts on skin to help fight dullness and early fine lines. It is gentler than pure ascorbic acid so sensitive types usually tolerate it without the familiar sting, yet you still need weeks of nightly use to see true brightness. At this price point any antioxidant step is welcome and the inclusion of green tea extract gives a small extra boost against free radicals.
Glycerin does the heavy lifting for hydration, pulling water into the upper layers so skin looks plumper by morning. To keep that moisture from evaporating the formula leans on dimethicone and its crosspolymer partner, two breathable silicones that create the velvety feel I noticed on application. Silicones sometimes get a bad rap but they are non sensitizing and rinse away easily with a standard cleanser.
Shea butter supplies the emollient cushion and a touch of occlusion though it is worth noting that shea plus isopropyl palmitate can be mildly comedogenic for acne prone users. Comedogenic means an ingredient has the potential to clog pores and trigger breakouts, so if you are already battling congestion patch test first or keep use to three nights a week.
The supporting cast features xylitol to reinforce barrier lipids, sclerotium gum for a smooth glide and a modern preservative duo of phenoxyethanol and ethylhexylglycerin that keeps bugs at bay without parabens. Fragrance lands midway down the list and gives that powdery scent which could bother the fragrance sensitive though it fades quickly.
All listed ingredients are synthetic or plant derived so the formula appears suitable for vegans and vegetarians, yet Amazon does not provide certification so purists may want written confirmation. No overtly contraindicated actives are present for pregnancy yet every dermatologist I have interviewed advises checking any topical with your doctor while expecting. Finally the jar houses titanium dioxide and mica in trace amounts for that soft focus finish, a subtle cosmetic touch rather than a sunscreen function.
What I Liked/Didn’t Like
After two weeks here is how the cream stacked up
What Works Well:
- Comfortable silicone cushioned texture that seals in serums without feeling greasy
- Consistent overnight hydration leaves skin softer and makeup sitting more smoothly by morning
- Budget friendly jar could be an accessible entry point for those testing night creams
- Stable vitamin C and green tea offer a gentle antioxidant bump suitable for sensitive users
What to Consider:
- Results lean incremental so anyone chasing rapid brightening may want stronger actives
- Fragrance is light but present and may not suit very sensitive noses
- Rich base with shea butter and isopropyl palmitate may not suit acne prone skin if used nightly
My Final Thoughts
Finding a night cream that feels like a genuine upgrade rather than just a polite visitor is tricky and I have rolled through enough jars and tubes to fill a small recycling bin. After two weeks with Amazon Basics Triple Replenishing Night Moisturizer Cream I can confidently place it in the respectable middle tier. It drinks into normal to slightly dry skin without protest, behaves well over serums and never once forced me to change my pillowcase at dawn. If your primary wish is to wake up less crepey and more comfortably plump you will likely be pleased. If you are chasing dramatic fading of pigment, firming worthy of a photoshoot or the kind of glow that has colleagues asking what you did on holiday you might feel underwhelmed. I give it a solid 7/10 and would recommend it to a friend who wants simple hydration on a budget but I would also hand them a coupon for something punchier if brightening is their holy grail.
For anyone keen on other tried and personally tested options, Nocturnal Revive Cream by Deascal remains my reliable allrounder. It nails moisture, barrier support and a hint of radiance in one sensibly priced pot and plays nicely with every skin type I have loaned it to. LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask is my pick when I want featherlight hydration that still leaves me dewy by sunrise, while ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Night Cream brings a lusher texture and a little firming payoff on mornings when deadlines have stolen sleep. On nights when fine lines shout louder than my alarm clock I reach for Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Moisturizer Night because its quick acting retinol keeps crow’s feet in check without sending my face into flake city.
Before you slather anything new all over your face, please channel your inner lab technician and patch test on a quiet bit of skin first, sorry to sound like an overprotective parent. Remember that even the best overnight treatment is a marathon not a sprint; stop using it and the results pack their bags so consistency is your real secret ingredient.