I Swear By Osea’s Retinol-Alternative Night Cream

My dry, sensitive skin has sent me down a rabbit hole trying to find quality skincare products that make a noticeable difference in my skin’s complexion. As a shopping writer, I’ve tried many top-rated moisturizers over the years that made their way into my morning routine, but I had always struggled to find a solid night cream that works for my skin.

That changed after testing Osea’s Dream Night Cream. After one use, I woke up with smooth and hydrated skin, and now that I’ve had it in my routine for a month, I can’t imagine not using this cream every night. And right now, Real Simple readers can snag the skin-plumping moisturizer for 10 percent off with exclusive code REALSIMPLE10.

Osea Dream Night Cream

Osea’s Dream Night Cream is formulated with algae-derived bio retinol, a retinol alternative, and other safe and naturally derived ingredients. It also has a subtle lavender scent that puts me at ease before bedtime. As a skincare snob who values sustainable and cruelty-free brands, I was pleased to learn that Osea meets these standards and is also a fully vegan brand.

I’ve tried other Osea skincare products in the past, like the brand’s No. 1 selling Undaria Algae Body Oil, but I hadn’t tried its face products before. As much as I love Osea’s body oil and body butter, I wasn’t sure if the night cream would have the same effect on my face.

However, the morning after I used Osea’s Dream Night Cream for the first time, I sent a picture of my face to my best friend, a fellow skincare enthusiast. She told me my skin looked “refreshed” and “radiant” and demanded to know what I was doing differently in my routine. Over the next two weeks, I noticed more improvements in my complexion, including a reduced appearance of fine lines on my forehead and firmer and brighter skin. I didn’t look as fatigued in the morning, even when I barely slept some nights. Its formula is also very concentrated, so I only need a few dabs of its whipped, velvety smooth texture that instantly melts into my skin.

Now, after an entire month of use, I can safely say that this is the best night cream I have used, and I will be restocking it as soon as I run out. I even tested skipping the night cream on occasion to see how its effects hold up, and my skin still looked good in the morning. Personally, I get my best results when I pair the night cream with Osea’s new Dream Night Serum. Both products are formulated with the brand’s bio retinol, which has done wonders for my skin compared to other retinol-based skincare products that are more expensive.

I’m not the only one who’s tempted to stockpile this night cream. One reviewer, who has oily, combination skin, said they wake up with glowing skin and that it’s “visibly smoother and more hydrated throughout the day.” Another reviewer with sensitive, mature skin said they have tried many night creams over the years and that Osea’s night cream is the first one they have used that has given them “fresh and smooth skin” without any “red blotches or bumps.” A shopper who lives in Arizona’s dry climate also swears by it, noting that they wake up with hydrated skin year-round thanks to this cream.

Keep scrolling to shop more Osea skincare products, including its new night serum and best-selling body oil, which are also staples in my skincare routine. And don’t forget to use our exclusive discount code REALSIMPLE10 for 10 percent off your purchase.

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