I’m Calling It: This Is My New Favourite Evening Moisturiser (And It’s Under $70!)
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Nighttime moisturisers are the unsung heroes of my evening skincare routine.
Their application–so soft, so soothing–puts a full stop to the day, signalling to my body that it’s time to get ready for rest.
The perfect evening moisturiser (for my dry skin, at least) is rich and indulgent, with a light but pleasant fragrance. I want it to melt into my skin like butter, sinking into every nook and cranny. Ideally, it has enough slip for a relaxing face massage and leaves my skin baby-soft without a hint of greasiness or stickiness.
In short, I want it all. Oh, and it needs to be affordable enough to (consistently) repurchase.
A tall order? Maybe. But if anyone can find this magical unicorn of a moisturiser, it’s Adore Beauty—and more specifically, Anika, our brilliant Skincare & Wellness Retail Marketing Manager.
Anika is one of the first to hear of new and clever products coming our way. She’s basically our beauty godmother, delivering her weekly dose of newness and granting our product wishes, one sample at a time.
So when Anika told me she had a moisturiser that ticked all my boxes (and then some), I knew I was in for a treat.
TL;DR: It’s a match made in skincare heaven.
After finishing my first tub, I’m ready to spill the tea.
Meet my new favourite PM moisturiser, plus some other goodies from the Innisfree range.
INNISFREE Collagen Green Tea Ceramide Bounce Cream.
There's a lot to unpack about this buzzworthy ‘bounce’ cream.
Let’s start with the obvious—bounce. Because who doesn’t want skin that’s supple, healthy, and, well, bouncy? (At least 85 million of us on TikTok do.)
But what’s the secret behind the bounce? It’s all in the ingredients—powerful players that work together to create that coveted youthful glow.
- Collagen: This cream features encapsulated seaweed collagen, sourced from sea staghorn. Collagen is the powerhouse protein responsible for skin elasticity and firmness, so it’s no surprise that this cream helps improve skin's suppleness from deep within.
- Green Tea: Known for its antioxidant superpowers, green tea helps protect your skin from environmental stressors, promoting overall skin health.
- Ceramides: These lipids are essential for maintaining your skin’s barrier. By packing the formula with ceramides, this cream strengthens the skin’s protective layer, leading to better hydration and a plumper appearance.
Here’s some more info about the Innisfree Collagen Green Tea Ceramide Bounce Cream:
- Designed to boost skin elasticity, leaving it softer and more plump.
- It has a unique gel-cream formula, making it suitable for all skin types.
- Provides long-lasting moisture while reinforcing the skin's natural barrier.
- Dermatologist-tested, fragrance-free, and non-comedogenic (so, no clogged pores).
My Innisfree Collagen Green Tea Ceramide Bounce Cream review:
If you asked me about the Innisfree Collagen Green Tea Ceramide Bounce Cream, I’d say it’s a great moisturiser for under $70.
But if you asked me on a deeper level, I’d say the Innisfree Collagen Green Tea Ceramide Bounce Cream has literally changed my life. I find myself missing its sumptuous slather of a morning, and wondering if it’s really too occlusive to apply it then too, but also wanting to savour its goodness.
It feels thick and gooey but in a good way. Even though it’s part-gel, it’s hydrating enough for my dry skin while still being suitable for oilier complexions too. A true people-pleaser, I respect that.
It never fails to calm my skin sensitivities, soothing irritation overnight and leaving my face refreshed by morning. Over time, my skin has become smoother, softer, and healthier, with a glow that lasts into the next day.
Nearing my 30s, having a cream that has my future self in mind, like this collagen-boosting one, is an added bonus. And again, I repeat, all this for less than $70. A steal, if you ask me.
Now, allow me to introduce you to a couple of other Innisfree skincare products I’ve been using alongside the collagen cream.
INNISFREE Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum.
Another overachieving skincare goodie worthy of your attention, this hydrating serum is designed to support the skin barrier and tackle dullness and dehydration.
It features all the moisturising ingredients we know and love (hyaluronic acid, squalane, panthenol), plus green tea-derived probiotics to improve skin suppleness and niacinamide to brighten and even out skin tone.
Here are some other facts to know about the INNISFREE Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum:
- Contains Beauty Green Tea™: A complex of prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics to help strengthen the skin barrier.
- Perfect as an initial step in your skincare regimen, it enhances the absorption of subsequent products and ingredients.
- Fragrance-free and sensitive skin-friendly; suitable for all skin types seeking a plump, supple complexion.
My INNISFREE Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum review:
This is a nice juicy serum that hydrates the skin without feeling heavy. It’s a lighter formula than I typically go for but has been lovely on warmer days when my skin’s in the mood for a lighter hand.
It plays nicely with my other serums and skincare products, and layers well under makeup.
I love how cooling it feels on the skin, making it feel comfortable and cared for with each application.
Like the INNISFREE Ceramide Cream, this serum contains a cocktail of hard-working ingredients, but the one that stands out the most to me is the probiotic complex that helps strengthen the skin barrier.
My face is no stranger to a freakout and is a frequent guinea pig for product trials, so having the protection of these barrier-strengthening ingredients is a bonus; especially as we make the transition to summer.
INNISFREE Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule.
Now, let’s talk about retinol—specifically, the Innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule.
If you're new to retinoids or have sensitive skin, this serum might be your new BFF. With 0.015% high-purity retinol (lower than typical retinol serums), it helps maintain clear, calm skin while tackling age management and acne concerns.
Here are some other notable features of the INNISFREE Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule:
- Features a lightweight and low-irritant formula suitable for all skin types.
- Formulated with liposome technology to help enhance the absorption of active ingredients.
- Includes hyaluronic acid, ceramide, cica (Centella), niacinamide and adenosine to soothe, smooth, brighten and firm in one.
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My INNISFREE Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule review:
I’ve only recently added this one into my nighttime routine and am enjoying it so far.
On two evenings a week, I sandwich this serum between the INNISFREE Green Tea Serum and Collagen Cream. Oilier complexions could probably do without the hydrating serum first (and me too if I’m honest), but I love to lay that hydration on thick until my face resembles a Krispy Kreme.
As I mentioned, my skin can be quite reactive at the best of times. I’m also still (mostly) new to retinoids, so this serum’s inclusion of some familiar hydrating faces like ceramide and hyaluronic acid piqued my interest.
It has a unique formula, part serum, part ampoule, that sinks into the skin without feeling sticky or heavy. Refresher: an ampoule is essentially a supercharged serum containing higher concentrations of active ingredients.
But its cleverness doesn’t stop there. It also contains smart tech that helps enhance the absorption of active ingredients, allowing for deeper penetration into the skin while still minimising irritation.
In terms of performance, I’ll have to get back to you in a couple of months to talk results. For now, I’m going to keep this one close–I have a good feeling about it.
INNISFREE Dewy Tint Lip Balm.
Finally, to pamper that pout after a hard day’s work (yappin'), we have the INNISFREE Dewy Treatment Lip Balm.
Now, we’ve got options for both clear and tinted.
They’re more or less the same (plus or minus a couple of ingredients), but if you asked me which to go for I’d recommend the tinted as it’s more versatile so you’ll get more wear out of it.
Here’s the 411 on this underrated lip balm:
- Works as a lip primer, treatment and overnight mask for round-the-clock hydration.
- Comes in clear and tinted shades: Baby Pink, Melon Coral, Love Beige, Rosy Brick, and Power Cherry.
- Infused with hyaluronic acid, camellia seed oil and ceramide to nourish lips and make them feel soft and cared for.
- Features a touch of natural eucalyptus oil which provides a pleasant cooling sensation when applied.
My INNISFREE Dewy Treatment Lip Balm review:
This is a seriously slept-on INNISFREE product IMO.
It kind of slipped through the influx of new, buzzy products from the brand, but it deserves its moment in the sun.
I picked up the shade Melon Coral, which is the perfect warm shade that’s subtle but cute and doesn’t look ridiculous when applied to my bare face before bed.
It truly delivers on its promise of ‘dewy’ lips, instantly refreshing them and leaving them looking juicy and plump. It also layers nicely under other products–adding primer to its laundry list of uses.
And all this for $26? Impressive.
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