Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Night Cream – Overnight Anti-Aging Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid & Melatonin, Reduces Wrinkles & Fine Lines, Hydrating and Gentle for Dry or Mature Skin, Vegan

Love this stuff. It is fragranced, but not offensively: it smells floral, a little like cold cream, and I find it soothing as part of my bedtime routine. Thankfully, it's not nearly as heavy as cold cream--it is substantial in the jar, but cloud-light (sort of like Cool Whip), and not thick on the face. My skin is combination-oily and acne-prone, and it hasn't broken me out or irritated me in the months I've been using it. It does seem to work gently on lines and skin texture over time, and I wake up with a nice glow. It is a very mild dose of a mild retinoid, so don't expect miracles. But if you would like to add retinoids to your routine but experience irritation with stronger formulations, this cream might be for you. I'm on my second jar.

Pushing 40, I already realized that I needed a more intensive skin-care regime. Many years ago I began dabbling in different concealers and eye creams to avoid crows feet around my eye area. I have very sensitive skin and have been cautious with sun exposure, however--at this age, environmental stressors, stress, and water consumption have started to show the age of my skin. A year ago, I was accused of "catfishing" someone on a website. Although he was referring to the color of my hair (it changes frequently), I still took this majorly to heart and realized I needed to get serious about my skincare regime (some of my posted pictures were only 8 months prior to being called this dreaded term).After reaching out and receiving validation from friends and exes that I was not, in fact, a catfish--in dejection, I purchased many of the most potent over-the-counter retinol products that can be purchased without a prescription. While these products definitely shaved off 5-10 years on wrinkles and aging/dark spots, I broke out in adolescent-type acne, all over my face. I tried to muscle my way through this phase, but the persistent acne spots interspersed with red, blotchy, dry spots were too much. I backed off on the retinol (and only used it every 3-4 day), but was in search of a product to help moisturize and balance the damage.Before I quit using the super-strength retinol products, I had stumbled onto the the "Dreamy Youth Day and Night Face Cream" from Pacifica, and it worked wonders to counteract the damage from the breakouts, dry spots, and general "purging" of my skin. I would wake up with dewy skin, and it actually seemed to counteract the persistent breakouts.That was what led me to this product (since I was so impressed with the Dreamy Youth line). This product has retinol in it, but a gentler form than the one I was using (on the label it is advertised as "Granactive (copywritten) retinoid). The reviews were positive, so I gave it a chance. It also has melatonin (topical application), chaga mushroom, quinoa, flower extracts, and sunflower oil.After using the night cream, I stopped using my other retinol products altogether. I woke up daily to dewy, refreshed skin. My skin seemed to glow; the breakouts were gone. I used up the rest of my night cream and didn't think of repurchasing until a few months down the line, when I noticed my skin begin to look my age (again). I purchased the Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Retinoid Serum to layer with the other night cream I was using at the time, and... no joke, I was carded at the store the next day for a 18+ purchase!! I immediately repurchased this cream to layer under the serum, because.... why not?!Of all the retinol products I've tried, this does not cause breakouts and actually seems to improve the condition of my skin (and without going through the dreaded "purge" phase of other retinol products).I will never be without this cream again--it will be a permanent staple in my collection.

I have been using this for two years and I am getting wrinkles and help plump the line and smooth and it gives you a youthful glow. I put it on in the morning. I have gotten so many compliments on how good my skin looks. My skin is pretty sensitive so this works well for me. These is no smell that I have noticed, very good hydration and it doesn’t feel heavy on the skin as I have very oily skin so it was surprisingly felt good and smooth and did not leave an heavy oily feeling to my skin. Will continue to buy this product.

This is almost a perfect product. I love how moisturizing it is. I put it on at night and by morning my face is still moist and hydrated. But I have to put it on after applying other lotions first, because it stings my skin and I’m not sure if that is a me problem or a lotion problem.

Definitely my fav night cream. Feels relaxing and is light, smells great but nor perfumed. Is a natural product. Love it.

I cant rate it higher becausevi havent been using it long...it hydrates well, and isnt greasy. I have sensitive skin and it doesnt bother me.

Been using this for awhile it Has a rose scent but doesn't Irritate my skin. I put it on before bed and I CAN SEE how hydrated and heathy my skin looks in the morning compared to not using it before bed I really recommend this product!

This is a night cream so you want it to be a little heavy, which it is. I struggle with dry skin and this leaves my face soft and moisturized until morning. I prefer unscented things. (Scents are SO bad for us, when will the cosmetic companies get it?!) This has a very light rosewater scent that I was able to get used to pretty easily. I would still prefer no scent but this is reasonable.