Night Expertise for Wrinkles 45+ – 50 ml

Description

AQUA, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE (Silicone), HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE (Mineral Oil), CETYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, PEG-40 STEARATE (Nonionic surfactant), PRUNUS ARMENIACA KERNEL OIL (Apricot vegetable oil), SHOREA ROBUSTA SEED BUTTER, PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM (Mineral Oil), PARAFFIN (Mineral Oil), STEARIC ACID (Fatty acid), STEARYL ALCOHOL, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (Mineral Oil), SORBITAN OLEATE, sorbitan tristearate, GLYCINE SOY PROTEIN, TRIETHANOLAMINE, ISOHEXADECANE (Mineral Oil), Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate (Anionic surfactant), MYRISTIC ACID (Fatty acid, Potentially comedogenic), MYRISTYL ALCOHOL, PALMITIC ACID (Fatty acid), HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, Acetyl trifluoromethylphenyl valylglycine, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, FAEX EXTRACT (Yeast extracts), ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, POLYSORBATE 80 (Nonionic surfactant), ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER, BHT, RETINYL PALMITATE (retinol ester), TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (Antioxidant), POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, LINALOOL (Regulated allergen), GERANIOL (Regulated allergen), ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE (Regulated allergen), LIMONENE (Regulated allergen), CITRAL (Regulated allergen), CITRONELLOL (Regulated allergen), BENZYL ALCOHOL (Regulated allergen), PERFUM (Perfume)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

The product L’Oréal Rides Expertise Night 45+ is primarily intended for mature skin, aged 45 and over, with established wrinkles, loss of firmness, and signs of dryness. My analysis of the formulation shows that L'Oréal has designed this product to meet the specific needs of nighttime regeneration, a key period for cell repair. The rich and nourishing texture aims to compensate for the natural decrease in lipids and hydration associated with aging, while targeting the visible reduction of wrinkles.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three major assets catch my attention:

• Retinyl Palmitate : Derived from retinol, it stimulates cell renewal and collagen synthesis, helping to smooth wrinkles and improve skin texture. Its action is gradual and better tolerated than pure retinol, making it suitable for sensitive mature skin.
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E) : A powerful antioxidant, it protects the skin from oxidative stress and free radicals, major factors in skin aging. It also helps to strengthen the skin barrier.
• Apricot kernel oil Rich in essential fatty acids, it intensely nourishes, improves elasticity, and provides comfort to dry or lipid-deficient skin.

The presence of these active ingredients, combined with moisturizing and lipid-replenishing agents, justifies the quality of the product for the target audience.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this treatment in the evening, on clean, dry skin, gently massaging it into my face and neck. It is compatible with moisturizing serums or hyaluronic acid-based serums. However, I avoid combining it with other products containing retinol or exfoliating acids to limit the risk of irritation.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

This night cream stands out for its comprehensive anti-aging effectiveness, its enveloping texture, and its nourishing action. One downside: it contains fragrance and potential allergens, which should be monitored in very sensitive skin. My opinion: an expert formula, well designed for the needs of mature skin, to be incorporated into a regular nighttime routine.