Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream

Description

AQUA, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER (Vegetable shea butter), SQUALANE (Squalane, Hydrogenated Oil), PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL (Avocado vegetable oil (comedogenic)), MEL (Honey), MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL (Macadamia vegetable oil), Calendula officinalis seed oil (Calendula vegetable oil), COCOS NUCIFERA OIL (Coconut vegetable oil (comedogenic)), CETEARYL OLIVATE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, LECITHIN, GLUCONOLACTONE (PHA exfoliating acid), SODIUM BENZOATE, CALCIUM GLUCONATE, VITIS VINIFERA VINE EXTRACT (Vine), TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), PERFUM (Perfume), BENZYL BENZOATE (Regulated allergen), BENZYL SALICYLATE (Regulated allergen), CITRAL (Regulated allergen), D-LIMONENE (Regulated allergen), LINALOOL (Regulated allergen), EUGENOL (Regulated allergen), FARNESOL (Regulated allergen), GERANIOL (Regulated allergen), ISOEUGENOL (Regulated allergen)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit Antipodes Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream is primarily intended for dry, dehydrated, or mature skin in need of intense nourishment and overnight repair. In my professional opinion, the formula, rich in plant oils and moisturizing agents, makes this product an ally in restoring the skin barrier, soothing tightness, and preventing trans-epidermal water loss. The Antipodes brand takes a natural and sensory approach, suitable for skin in need of comfort, but less recommended for oily or acne-prone skin due to the presence of comedogenic oils.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three key active ingredients stand out in this cream:

• Avocado oil Rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins, it intensely nourishes, promotes cell regeneration, and strengthens the skin barrier. Its lipid-replenishing properties are particularly beneficial at night.
• Shea butter : It has an emollient and protective effect, limiting dehydration and making the skin supple.
• Gluconolactone This PHA (polyhydroxy acid) provides gentle exfoliation, stimulates cell renewal, and improves the complexion's radiance, while being well tolerated by sensitive skin.

The synergy of these active ingredients guarantees a nourishing, repairing, and slightly smoothing action, justifying the quality of the product for skin in need of comfort.

Tips and Application Ritual

I recommend applying this cream in the evening, on clean, dry skin, as the last step in your skincare routine. It can be combined with moisturizing or soothing serums, but it is best to avoid combining it with powerful exfoliating active ingredients (AHAs/BHAs) to limit the risk of irritation. Compatible with vitamin C in the morning, but avoid applying immediately after.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

Its strengths lie in its rich texture, natural active ingredients, and ability to restore dry skin. One drawback: it contains fragrance and regulated allergens, which should be monitored in very sensitive or reactive skin. In conclusion, it is an effective nighttime treatment for nourishment and repair, ideal for dry to very dry skin.