Cosmedix has long been the quiet achiever of the professional skincare world, loved by facialists yet somehow still flying under many beauty radars. Its science-leaning formulas and clean-but-clinical ethos have earned a loyal following, myself included.
Their latest launch comes with an energetic name: Resync Revitalizing Night Cream. The brand promises that this velvety overnight hydrator will flood skin with moisture, fend off blue-light fatigue, soften fine lines and coax back lost radiance thanks to a cocktail of Snow Mushroom, Kakudu Plum, South Korean Lespedeza and a few smart lab-born helpers. In short, it is billed as your skin’s nightly reset button.
I spent a full two weeks slathering it on face and neck each evening, diligently following the upward circular motion directive, to see whether the claims translate to real-world results and whether it justifies its mid-premium price tag.
For transparency, this is not a paid or sponsored review. The jar was purchased with my own money and the opinions shared here are entirely personal. Skincare is never one-size-fits-all, so your experience may differ.
What Is Resync Revitalizing Night Cream?
Resync sits in the overnight treatment category, meaning it is designed to be the last step before you head to bed and functions while you sleep. Overnight treatments tend to focus on repair rather than protection, taking advantage of the skin’s natural nighttime renewal cycle when cell turnover and hydration levels peak. You apply them after cleansing and toning, then leave them on until morning.
This particular formula is described as a revitalizing night cream that targets dehydration, dullness, fine lines, dark spots and the subtle fatigue caused by daily exposure to blue light. It uses a mix of botanical antioxidants, such as Snow Mushroom and Kakudu Plum, alongside lab-developed helpers like Teprenone to reinforce hydration, support barrier function and even out tone and texture.
Unlike a mask that you rinse off, Resync functions as an occlusive moisturizer, sealing water into the skin and delivering actives continuously for several hours. In theory that should translate to softer, brighter skin by morning and better overall performance from any serums you layer underneath.
Did It Work?
In the name of rigorous skincare journalism I benched my usual overnight treatment for the first three nights of testing, which felt extremely scientific given that the only lab equipment involved was my bathroom mirror. Fourteen days felt like a fair runway for results so I logged daily notes on hydration levels, texture, radiance and any irritation.
Application was a pleasure from night one: the cream melts on contact and leaves a cushy film that never crossed into greasy territory. By the next morning my skin did look plumper, the kind of bounce you get after a sheet mask. That effect held steady through the first week although I noticed that the glow was more fleeting than transformative. If I skipped my usual vitamin C serum in the morning the brightness faded by lunch.
Week two told a fuller story. Fine dehydration lines along my upper cheeks softened a touch but the deeper creases around my mouth looked unchanged. A couple of stubborn post acne marks stayed exactly where they were, which makes sense given the gentle ingredient list. What surprised me was how well it played with actives underneath; no pilling over retinol or niacinamide and zero congestion despite the rich feel. My combination skin stayed balanced even on warmer nights.
The blue light fatigue claim is harder to measure although I did spend my usual eight hours in front of a laptop without waking to that dull grey cast tech can bring. I will credit Resync for that subtle perk along with consistent overnight hydration that never irritated my moderately sensitive skin.
So did it work? Partly. Resync delivered reliable moisture and a short term radiance boost but it did not move the needle on tone or fine lines enough to dethrone my current night cream. I enjoyed the experience yet probably would not repurchase, though I would happily recommend it to someone seeking a fuss free hydrator with a clean leaning formula.
Main Ingredients Explained
The star hydrator here is Tremella Fuciformis, better known as Snow Mushroom. Think of it as a botanical hyaluronic acid: its polysaccharide structure holds water at the skin surface and creates that plush post facial feel I noticed after night one. Next comes Kakudu Plum, famous for having sky-high vitamin C content. In practice it offers a gentle daily antioxidant boost that helps fend off dullness without the sting some pure ascorbic acid formulas bring.
South Korean Lespedeza Capitate is the ingredient behind the “blue light fatigue” claim. Early studies suggest it helps normalise circadian rhythm markers in skin cells, which could translate to a fresher tone come morning. Teprenone, a lab-made molecule originally explored for its anti redness benefits, rounds out the rejuvenating team by supporting barrier lipids and elasticity over time. Together these four form the backbone of the formula.
Supporting players deserve a nod too. Lactobionic acid, a polyhydroxy acid, offers extremely mild exfoliation while acting as a humectant so you get smoother texture without the usual compromise in barrier comfort. A blend of soybean oil, cupressus, lavender and rosemary extracts delivers lightweight occlusion plus a subtle herbal aroma. Finally a sugar trio of xylitylglucoside, anhydroxylitol and xylitol helps pull water into the skin and lock it there.
Vegan readers can breathe easy: every ingredient is plant derived or synthetic, no animal by-products in sight which also makes it vegetarian friendly. Those with very acne-prone skin should note that caprylic/capric triglyceride and soybean oil carry a moderate comedogenic rating meaning they can clog pores in susceptible individuals though the overall level here felt balanced on my combination skin.
Pregnancy considerations are straightforward yet important. The cream is free of retinoids and high strength exfoliating acids but it does contain essential oils like clove and sage plus lactobionic acid. Out of an abundance of caution I would still advise expecting or nursing parents to run the ingredient list past their healthcare provider before nightly use.
One last footnote: bergamot oil is present though reformulated to be furocoumarin free which reduces phototoxic risk. That said it is best kept as intended for bedtime application only.
What I Liked/Didn’t Like
After two weeks here is the quick rundown.
What Works Well:
- Cushiony texture that absorbs fast yet seals in overnight hydration leaving skin plumper by morning
- Plays nicely with strong serums underneath with no pilling or congestion even on combination skin
- Thoughtful plant driven ingredient list backed by gentle lab actives makes it friendly for sensitive users seeking a cleaner profile
- Subtle herbaceous scent from natural extracts disappears quickly so it never feels overpowering at bedtime
What to Consider:
- Radiance boost fades by midday unless paired with a brightening serum so results feel more maintenance than makeover
- Fine lines and dark spots show only marginal improvement meaning those chasing visible corrective change may need a stronger formula
- Comes in a jar which looks luxe but exposes the cream to air and fingers and may not please hygiene purists given the price bracket
My Final Thoughts
Night creams are a quiet but critical cog in the skincare wheel. They get eight straight hours to do their thing while we check out, so a formula that can reliably hydrate and stop your complexion from looking like yesterday’s leftovers is worth the shelf space. After fourteen nights with Resync I can say it achieves that baseline well: I woke up consistently comfortable, never greasy and with a fleeting morning glow. Where it falls short is in the longer-term fireworks the marketing hints at. Fine lines barely budged and my post-blemish marks kept their stubborn tenancy. That leaves me sitting at a solid 7/10 – competent, pleasant and safe but not the stuff of late-night love letters.
Would I recommend it? To my friend who wants a silky, plant-forward cream that will not fight with her retinal serum, absolutely. To the mate hunting for a single product to iron out wrinkles and fade sunspots, no. My combination skin tolerated it beautifully so I would tag it best for normal through slightly oily types that want moisture without an occlusive blanket. Very dry or very mature skins may crave a heavier hitter, highly active users may crave more power.
For comparison, I have emptied more jars of overnight hydrators than I care to confess. If you need an alternative, Nocturnal Revive Cream by Deascal remains my reigning all-rounder thanks to its balanced lipid-humectant ratio and wallet-friendly ticket. I also rate LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask when I want lightweight but high-impact hydration and Medik8 Intelligent Retinol Smoothing Night Cream for nights when gentle vitamin A is non-negotiable. All three have had repeat appearances on my bedside table so the endorsements come from genuine habit rather than a press release.
Before you dive in, a quick reality check: any cream, no matter how promising, needs consistent use to keep results humming. Patch test first on the jawline and give skin a couple of nights to show its hand – sorry for the over-protective parent vibe but reactions at 2 am are never fun. And remember, skincare is maintenance not magic; the minute you stop, the clock resumes.