Facetheory has quietly built a cult following for marrying science driven formulas with everyday prices, so when the brand launches something new skincare enthusiasts perk up. Enter Ceranight Rejuvenating Night Oil, a title that sounds like it moonlights as a bedtime story yet promises real skin benefits.
The brand touts a quartet of oils – rosehip, sweet almond, marula and cranberry – paired with ceramides and bakuchiol to firm, hydrate and leave skin looking plump by sunrise. It is also proudly unfragranced and designed to be the final step in your evening routine, massaged in for a seal of overnight nourishment.
I spent two full weeks putting this oil to work, comparing morning-after texture, bounce and glow to determine if it deserves a spot on your nightstand or just your wish list.
Disclosure: this is not a paid or sponsored review. All opinions are my own and results can differ based on individual skin type, concerns and routine.
What Is Ceranight Rejuvenating Night Oil?
Ceranight is an overnight treatment, a product type designed to sit on the skin while you sleep and do most of its work during the hours when cellular repair is naturally higher. Unlike a rinse-off mask or a daytime serum, an overnight oil stays on the surface, creating a light occlusive layer that locks in any hydration you applied earlier in your routine and supplies its own actives over several hours.
The formula combines four plant oils—rosehip, sweet almond, marula and cranberry seed—to supply fatty acids that help prevent moisture loss. Ceramides reinforce the skin barrier while bakuchiol, often described as a gentler retinol alternative, targets firmness and texture with lower risk of irritation. The blend is unfragranced, a point that matters for anyone sensitive to essential oils or added perfume. Applied as the final step after cleanser and water-based products, it aims to leave skin feeling hydrated, smoother and more elastic by morning.
Did It Work?
In the name of rigorous skincare science I benched my usual overnight treatment for the first three nights, patting myself on the back for such a controlled experiment. Four to five drops of Ceranight went over a lightweight hydrating serum and moisturizer, then I let the formula sink in while I scrolled myself to sleep. Fourteen days felt like a reasonable window to see if this oil could walk its talk.
By morning three I noticed a subtle uptick in suppleness. My cheeks looked a bit bouncier and there was a faint, healthy sheen that did not cross into oil slick territory. No redness or stinging either, which can happen when I flirt with actives like bakuchiol.
Week one ended on a cautiously optimistic note. Dehydration lines along my nasolabial folds appeared softer and my skin tone looked slightly more even. The texture was still light enough that I did not wake up with a greasy pillowcase, though I did blot a minimal film off my forehead after cleansing.
Week two told a more nuanced story. The plumpness plateaued around day ten and a couple of closed comedones surfaced on my chin. They were minor but worth noting because my usual oil free routine rarely triggers congestion. I also struggled to see a meaningful change in firmness or elasticity that the bakuchiol claims hinted at. On the upside barrier comfort stayed solid and I never experienced flaking or irritation.
So did it work? Partly. Ceranight delivered dependable overnight hydration and a soft morning glow, ticking the comfort box for my normal-to-dry skin. It did not, however, move the needle on firmness or long-term radiance enough for me to retire my current favorites. I will finish the bottle yet I am not racing to make it a permanent fixture in my lineup.
Main Ingredients Explained
First things first, the entire INCI reads like a vegetable garden so anyone following a vegan or vegetarian routine can rest easy. Every oil is plant derived and the single ceramide is synthesized, not sourced from animals.
Rosehip seed oil is the headliner for a reason. Packed with linoleic acid and natural trans-retinoic acid, it helps support cell turnover while drenching skin in lightweight omegas. Its texture sinks fast, which is why the oil never feels sticky by bedtime.
Sweet almond oil steps in as the cushion. Rich in oleic acid it smooths rough patches and bolsters barrier function, although its comedogenic rating sits around 2 out of 5. That means it can clog pores in some acne-prone skins, the definition of comedogenic, so blemish-prone readers should patch test before slathering.
Marula seed oil contributes antioxidant polyphenols along with a silken, almost dry finish. It is low on the clogging scale and brings a soothing element that pairs well with bakuchiol.
Cranberry seed oil earns its spot thanks to a rare 1:1 ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 plus a dose of tocopherol, a natural form of vitamin E that boosts stability and free-radical defense.
Squalane, a hydrogenated form of squalene, mimics skin’s own sebum so it reinforces flexibility without feeling heavy. Because squalane is non-comedogenic it offsets any pore-clogging risk from the richer almond component.
Bakuchiol is the performance ingredient here, marketed as a gentler cousin to retinol. Emerging studies show it can encourage collagen synthesis and fade discoloration with far less irritation, though results take patience. While bakuchiol is generally flagged as pregnancy friendly there is still limited research, so anyone pregnant or nursing should check with their doctor before adding it.
Ceramide NP rounds out the barrier support team by slotting into the lipid matrix much like mortar between bricks, helping skin retain moisture overnight. Paired with the olive glycerides and ascorbyl isostearate, it helps keep transepidermal water loss in check so you wake up less parched.
Worth noting: the formula is free of essential oils, added fragrance and drying alcohol, making it a solid option for sensitive noses or compromised barriers. The vitamin E content also lends a built-in preservative boost which should keep the oils from oxidizing before you finish the bottle, provided you store it away from direct sunlight.
What I Liked/Didn’t Like
Here is the quick rundown after two weeks of nightly use.
What Works Well:
- Delivers a noticeable boost of overnight hydration that leaves skin looking comfortably plump by morning
- Light, satin texture sinks in fast so it layers easily over serums and moisturizers without feeling greasy
- Ceramide and bakuchiol pairing offers barrier support and gentle smoothing with minimal risk of irritation
What to Consider:
- Firmness and elasticity gains may be too subtle for those chasing more dramatic anti-aging results
- Richer oil blend can prompt minor congestion on oil prone or acne prone areas
- Cost per use sits on the higher side compared with other simple plant oil blends
My Final Thoughts
A reliable overnight treatment is a bit like a good mattress: you only notice how vital it is when you wake up feeling less than refreshed. After two weeks on Ceranight I can say it plays the supportive role well, cushioning the skin with plush hydration and a decent morning glow. It did not quite rewrite my skin story, yet it never slipped into the common traps of greasiness or irritation either. In short, Ceranight is a solid 7/10 performer that I would happily recommend to friends whose chief goal is barrier comfort and a subtle bounce, not a dramatic turnaround.
Who will love it? Normal through dry skin types that crave an unfragranced, no-nonsense oil blend and do not mind a mild plateau in visible results once the initial plumpness sets in. Who should skip it? Very oily or congestion-prone complexions plus anyone chasing rapid firming because the bakuchiol percentage here feels more maintenance than makeover. My own cabinet houses dozens of night oils and creams so I approached this bottle with a fairly trained palate, and I feel the verdict is fair.
If you sample Ceranight and decide it is not your happily-ever-after, a few well-tested alternatives deserve a mention. Nocturnal Revive Cream by Deascal is my pick-of-the-litter allrounder: a plush yet breathable cream that seems to agree with every skin mood and wallet. For firmer ambitions, Pro-Collagen Overnight Matrix by ELEMIS brings a silkier texture plus palpable next-day smoothness. Fans of lighter layers might lean into BIOSSANCE Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue which gives barrier relief without any pore-crowding weight. Finally, LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask remains a classic for those who prefer a refreshing gel finish with an instant dew-boost.
Before you rush to checkout, a brief nag from your skincare-obsessed friend: patch test behind the ear or along the jawline first (sorry for sounding like an over-protective parent). Remember results rest on consistent use and will fade if the product gathers dust on your shelf. Sweet dreams and happy buffering.