Mad Hippie may not have the marketing megaphone of the legacy houses yet among ingredient aficionados the Portland based label enjoys near cult status for formulas that feel earnest, innovative and refreshingly free of fluff. Its playful ethos hides some serious science.
Enter Triple C Night Cream, a name that sounds like a jazz chord but actually signals the trio of vitamin C derivatives inside. The brand says nearly every clinical tester saw fewer wrinkles along with brighter smoother skin thanks to 19 actives working in concert.
I spent a full two weeks slathering this buttery treatment on freshly cleansed skin each night to see whether those promises translate to real life and whether it earns a place on your nightstand or stays on the wish list.
This review is not paid or sponsored. All opinions are my own and, as with any skincare, results can vary from person to person.
What Is Triple C Night Cream?
Triple C Night Cream is an overnight treatment designed to work while you sleep when skin repair processes naturally peak. Unlike a daytime moisturizer that must layer well under sunscreen and makeup, an overnight formula can be richer and more targeted because it does not have to contend with UV exposure or cosmetic wear. You apply it as the last step of your evening routine, let it absorb, then rinse off whatever is left in the morning.
This particular cream centers on three bioavailable forms of vitamin C – tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate and ascorbyl glucoside – which the brand pairs with antioxidants and adaptogenic mushroom extracts. In a brand-run clinical study 97 percent of participants reported fewer visible wrinkles after regular use. The full formula lists 19 active ingredients aimed at brightening uneven tone, reinforcing the skin barrier and supplying lasting hydration.
In simple terms, Triple C Night Cream is the kind of product you reach for when a basic moisturizer is no longer cutting it and you want a single step that tackles dullness, early lines and overnight dryness in one go.
Did It Work?
In the name of science I benched my long-trusted overnight serum for three nights before starting Triple C, convinced that my strictly controlled bathroom counter would make any dermatologist proud. Fourteen days feels like a decent window to catch early wins from a vitamin C cream so I stuck to a simple cleanse-tone-Triple C routine at bedtime and kept everything else constant.
Night one the cream felt plush but not greasy, sinking in after about five minutes and leaving a velvety film that survived my cotton pillowcase. By morning my skin looked calmed and comfortably hydrated though nothing to phone home about. Around day four I noticed the familiar post-wash tightness I usually get in winter was missing, which I attribute to the hefty safflower oil and shea butter combo plus the sodium PCA humectant.
The real test for me is the faint line that creases above my right eyebrow whenever I stay up too late streaming crime dramas. After a full week the line was still there but it seemed slightly softened, more a polite suggestion than a permanent groove. I would call that progress rather than transformation.
Brightness claims? Subtle. In good lighting my complexion looked a touch more even though two stubborn sun spots on my cheekbone refused to fade. I suspect the three vitamin C derivatives need a longer runway to tackle pigmentation in earnest. What I did appreciate was the absence of irritation; no stinging, no redness, not even around my perpetually sensitive nostrils.
By day fourteen my skin felt healthy, well nourished and marginally smoother at the edges yet the promised “dramatically brighter” finish never quite materialized. Wrinkles appeared fractionally blurred but a magnifying mirror kept my ego in check. Overall Triple C met maybe 70 percent of its bold claims which aligns neatly with our 7/10 score.
Will I clear space for it in my permanent lineup? Probably not. My current retinoid-vitamin C combo still delivers stronger results, and at this price point I want fireworks not sparklers. Still, if you crave a gentle multitasker that leans more hydrator than hardcore treatment Triple C could be a pleasant night-time companion.
Triple C Night Cream’s Main Ingredients Explained
The headline trio of vitamin C derivatives does much of the heavy lifting. Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate is oil soluble so it can slide through the lipid barrier and spark collagen production at lower concentrations than pure ascorbic acid. Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate prefers a water base and excels at calming redness while offering antioxidant backup. Ascorbyl glucoside waits to be converted by skin enzymes then chips in on overall tone correction. Together they create a time-release effect that keeps free radicals in check all night.
Backing them up are adaptogenic heavyweights chaga and reishi extracts that supply beta-glucans for soothing stressed complexions. Turmeric and cloudberry bring polyphenols for extra brightening. Sodium hyaluronate plus glycerin draw in water while ceramide 3 and vegan squalane seal the deal so you wake up without that tight after-wash feel.
The texture owes its plushness to safflower oil and shea butter. They nourish beautifully yet it is worth noting that isopropyl palmitate sits high on the comedogenic scale which means it can clog pores for people prone to acne. If you are breakout-prone patch test first or limit use to drier areas.
No beeswax, lanolin or other animal derivatives appear on the INCI so vegans and vegetarians can swipe with a clear conscience. That said anyone who is allergic to mushrooms should skip it because chaga and reishi extracts are present.
Pregnancy brings its own skincare rules. While none of the listed actives are obvious red-flag ingredients like retinoids, every pregnancy is unique. Always run any topical past your obstetrician before incorporating it into a routine.
One final note: the formula relies on phenethyl alcohol, caprylyl glycol and ethylhexyl glycerin instead of traditional parabens for preservation which keeps it stable for 12 months after opening without the typical paraben debate.
What I Liked/Didn’t Like
Here is the quick low-down after two weeks of nightly use.
What Works Well:
- Plush yet surprisingly lightweight texture that sinks in without leaving a greasy film
- Triple vitamin C blend offers a gentle route to brightening hydration and barrier support with zero irritation on my reactive zones
- Thoughtful extras like ceramide 3 and vegan squalane lock in moisture so skin feels comfortably cushioned by morning
- Vegan friendly formula free of parabens and common animal derivatives
What to Consider:
- Isopropyl palmitate may not suit acne prone or easily congested skin
- Brighter tone and softened lines were present but subtle so results might underwhelm anyone chasing rapid transformation
- Premium price tag feels ambitious given the more moderate payoff I observed
My Final Thoughts
Two weeks in, Triple C Night Cream has proven itself a courteous houseguest rather than a life-changing roommate. It plumps, cushions and politely blurs shallow lines but it stops short of the jaw-dropping overnight glow hinted at in the marketing copy. A solid 7/10 feels fair: good science, gentle delivery, respectable results yet not quite the showstopper I hoped for.
Who will love it? Normal to slightly dry skin that craves comforting moisture with a sprinkle of antioxidant insurance, especially if pure ascorbic acid formulas sting. Who might pass? Anyone nursing active breakouts, chasing aggressive pigment correction or counting pennies per miracle.
I have test-driven more night creams than I care to admit so I gave Triple C every chance to dazzle, even clearing my vanity of retinoids to avoid mixing signals. It played nicely, never pilled and kept winter tightness at bay. Would I recommend it to a friend? If that friend wants a fuss-free multitasker that tips more toward hydration than heavy-hitting resurfacing, absolutely. If they want a powerhouse that rewrites their skin narrative in a fortnight, I would steer them elsewhere.
Speaking of elsewhere, a few stalwarts deserve a mention. Nocturnal Revive Cream by Deascal is my favourite egalitarian all-rounder: silky, barrier-friendly and keenly priced for every skin mood. Those after firmer contours might lean into Pro-Collagen Night Cream by ELEMIS, while tired complexions drink up the soothing Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue from BIOSSANCE. On the wallet-friendly end Hydro Boost Night Cream by Neutrogena keeps dehydration in check without suffocating pores. I have rotated through each of these and they remain dependable bench players when a jar of Triple C runs dry.
Before slathering on anything new please patch test behind an ear or along the jawline, forgive me for sounding like an over-protective parent. Remember too that good results are rental not ownership: keep using the product to keep the payoff.