Regentiv has long been whispered among skincare enthusiasts as a quiet achiever, the kind of brand you discover through a friend with enviably radiant skin. While it may not shout from every billboard, its reputation for science driven formulas and results focused products certainly precedes it.
Their latest creation, the rather grandly titled High Potency Collagen Night Cream, arrives with promises as lofty as its name. Regentiv says it will rehydrate and revive skin, soften fine lines, improve the look of crepey texture and breathe life into a tired complexion, all with the help of plant protein extracts.
Curious to see if the claims hold up in real life, I committed to a full two week trial, applying a thin layer each evening to my face and neck exactly as directed. The goal was simple: determine whether this overnight treatment deserves a place in a hardworking routine or if it is just another bottle of bedtime optimism.
Disclaimer: this is not a paid or sponsored review. The product was purchased independently and every opinion is entirely my own. Skincare is personal so individual results can and often do vary.
What Is High Potency Collagen Night Cream?
High Potency Collagen Night Cream is an overnight treatment designed to work while you sleep, the period when skin naturally shifts into repair mode. Unlike daytime moisturisers that focus on shielding against UV and pollution, overnight treatments concentrate on intensive hydration, barrier support and targeted renewal because they do not have to contend with external stressors during the night.
Regentiv’s formula combines plant protein extracts with emollients to draw water into the skin and keep it there. It aims to soften the look of fine lines, improve crepey areas and revive dull tone that can set in after hormonal changes, sun exposure or simply a long day. The texture is deliberately light so it can suit very dry, sensitive, menopausal, mature and photo damaged skin types without feeling suffocating, yet it is also marketed as a preventive step for anyone wanting to reinforce the skin’s resilience before visible ageing sets in.
Application is straightforward after evening cleansing: a thin layer across face and neck with extra attention to the eyes, lips, vertical lip lines and any personal trouble spots. The idea is to let the cream sit undisturbed overnight so its blend of hydrators and plant derived proteins can support the skin’s own nocturnal renewal rhythm.
Did It Work?
In the spirit of rigorous at-home science I banished my usual overnight treatment to the back of the shelf for three full days before starting the test run, giving my skin a brief reset so any changes could be chalked up to Regentiv alone. Fourteen nights felt like a fair window – long enough for moisture levels to stabilise yet short enough to note any obvious glow-up.
Night one surprised me with the texture: lighter than expected, it spread easily and sank in after roughly a minute. I followed instructions to the letter, pressing a pea sized amount around the orbital bone, lips and that bothersome crease between my brow. By morning my complexion felt comfortably hydrated without the telltale slickness rich creams sometimes leave behind. No redness, no clogged pores, so the initial compatibility box was ticked.
Through the first week results were mostly about moisture retention. Afternoon tightness around my cheeks never showed up and foundation stopped collecting in the fine lines that like to camp out beside my eyes. The cream seems to create a cushion effect that lasts well into the day which, for someone with combination skin edging into the “peri” years, felt like a small victory.
Days eight to twelve delivered the most notable change: a subtle soft-focus effect on the texture of my neck and décolleté. The crepey look was not erased but definitely blurred. A colleague even asked if I had switched primers. However the promise of a fully revitalised glow fell a little short. I noticed mild brightening yet my overall tone looked much the same as when I started, particularly around areas of historic sun damage.
By the end of week two fine lines appeared fractionally shallower and my skin stayed consistently supple, so the cream does back up its hydration and plumping claims. It did not dramatically overhaul radiance nor did it lift stubborn pigmentation, but it never pretended to do the latter. For an overnight moisturiser it performs solidly and I can see it slotting nicely into routines craving dependable comfort.
Will it join my permanent line-up? Probably not. I have other formulas that give me comparable hydration plus a bit more brightness at a similar price point. Still I would recommend it to anyone prioritising moisture support and a smoother surface, especially if sensitivity rules out heavier actives. It works, just not quite enough to tempt me into a full-size repurchase.
Main Ingredients Explained
The first ingredient is plain old water, the carrier that dissolves and disperses everything else. Right behind it sits glycine soja (soybean) oil which is rich in linoleic acid, a fatty acid that helps reinforce the skin barrier and limit moisture loss. Glycerin, a classic humectant, pulls water into the upper layers so skin feels plump by morning while petrolatum and synthetic beeswax create a breathable seal that keeps that newfound hydration from escaping overnight. Stearic acid and cetyl alcohol sound harsh but they act as fatty emollients, giving the cream its softly cushiony slip.
Plant protein extracts arrive via hydrolyzed wheat protein. When wheat proteins are chopped into tiny fragments they can lie flat on the surface, forming a thin film that visually smooths crepey texture and holds water against the skin. If you are gluten sensitive there is minimal risk because topical exposure differs from ingestion yet it is worth noting if your sensitivities are severe.
Tocopherol acetate (vitamin E) brings antioxidant support that mops up free radicals generated during the day. Jojoba seed oil delivers lightweight moisture very similar to our natural sebum which explains why it rarely feels greasy. Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter offers longer lasting nourishment for dry patches and dimethicone lends that familiar silky feel while further sealing the barrier. Phenoxyethanol and ethylhexylglycerin form a gentle preservative duo keeping the formula stable for the full shelf life.
Those scanning for lifestyle flags will be pleased to know the ingredient list is vegetarian and, thanks to the use of synthetic rather than animal-derived wax, vegan friendly too. A few components rate moderate on the comedogenic scale, particularly isopropyl myristate, stearic acid and shea butter. In practical terms that means they can clog pores in skins already prone to breakouts so patch testing is a smart step. Nothing here is overtly off-limits during pregnancy yet caution is always king; if you are expecting or nursing run any new topical past your doctor first. Finally the formula contains no added fragrance which lowers the risk of irritation for sensitive complexions.
What I Liked/Didn’t Like
After two weeks here is the quick rundown of highs and hesitations
What Works Well:
- Lightweight texture glides on easily and sinks in fast so skin feels nourished not greasy
- Locks in hydration through the night which keeps morning dryness and midday tightness at bay
- Subtle softening of fine lines and a smoother look on crepey areas especially neck and eye contours
- No added fragrance plus a vegan friendly ingredient list makes it a safe bet for most sensitive skins
What to Consider:
- Brightening is minimal so tone dullness or pigmentation may need a separate serum
- Contains a few moderately comedogenic emollients that may not suit very oily or breakout prone complexions
My Final Thoughts
Finding a night treatment that ticks the comfort, efficacy and skin-friendliness boxes is harder than it looks so I approached Regentiv’s High Potency Collagen Night Cream with a healthy mix of hope and scepticism. Two weeks in it has earned respect for steady hydration, a gentle softening of fine lines and an irritation-free experience. It did not propel my complexion into the realms of next-morning luminosity but it kept it balanced, calm and convincingly smoother. On that basis I am settling on a solid 8.5/10.
I would happily point friends with dry, sensitive or maturing skin in its direction, especially those who shy away from stronger actives yet still want a bit more than basic moisturiser. Oily or congestion-prone skin types may want to sample first given the richer emollients and anyone hunting dramatic brightening will need a separate serum in the mix. Personally I was impressed enough to finish the product, yet not so dazzled that I would abandon my brighter, slightly more active formulas (just personally speaking).
If collagen-leaning creams are on your radar but you want to browse the field, a few options I have rotated through and rate highly include Nocturnal Revive Cream by Deascal which manages the rare feat of being a one-and-done formula suitable for virtually every skin mood at a surprisingly fair price. For a plush texture and marine-powered firming Pro-Collagen Night Cream by ELEMIS is consistently reliable. Those who prefer a lighter balmy finish should look at Squalane + Ectoin Overnight Rescue by BIOSSANCE while hydration maximalists might enjoy the refreshing gel feel of LANEIGE’s Water Sleeping Mask.
Before you dive in a quick word of caution: patch test first even if your skin considers itself indestructible, apologies for sounding like an over-protective parent. Remember that any plumping or smoothing you achieve will only stick around with continued use so keep expectations grounded and routine consistent.