3 women tried the firming moisturiser that's going viral, and it's only $23.

Thanks to our brand partner, NIVEA

I never thought my nighttime skincare routine needed to be different to my morning one. 

That was until I realised that "beauty sleep" is actually code for that extra time you give to let all your heavy-duty products sink in overnight. 

While you're off snoozing away, dreamy products like NIVEA's Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Replenishing Night Cream, swoop in to basically make up for everything your skin went through that day.

You didn't think waking up with soft, hydrated, healthy-looking skin just happened, did you? 

Maybe for some, but for the rest of us we have to take time finding those hardworking products that make it look like we got our recommended eight hours of sleep (when we definitely didn't). 

Oh, and extra points if they don't cost a fortune. 

So, three of us at Mamamia put the NIVEA Q10 Night Cream ($23) to the test to see if it lived up to the hype. After using it every night for two weeks, here's what we — your resident skin-loving writers — had to say. 

Anisha, 26

My favourite kind of skincare is low-effort skincare.

And that's exactly what the NIVEA Q10 Night Cream delivers on.

Over the two weeks I trialled the product, my skin was at its best — glowing, deeply hydrated and appearing more firm thanks to their formula featuring powerful skin-loving ingredients like hyaluronic acid, pure Q10 and creatine.

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So how did I fit it into my routine?

In a word: easily.

My go-to routine always starts with a double cleanse at the end of the day to remove makeup and any extra grime. I then pop on my serums for an extra boost of hydration before locking in everything with a moisturiser, which in this case was the NIVEA Q10 Night Cream.

Using a generous swipe of the cream, I apply it to my face down to my neck and chest.

The product itself is creamy and rich, but not at all heavy. It glides effortlessly onto the skin and absorbs beautifully without that greasy or sticky feeling some night creams leave behind.

It almost has a serum-like finish, leaving the skin feeling nourished and instantly hydrated. Plus, it leaves your complexion with a subtle glow which is always a bonus.

Em, 28

I'll be honest — I was sceptical about trying a night cream that costs less than my daily office lunch, but after hearing whispers about the NIVEA one, I decided to give it a go.

I've been layering this cream on as the final step in my evening routine, right after cleansing and serums.

The first thing I noticed was the texture — it's rich without feeling like you're wearing a mask to bed. 

You know those night creams that make you feel like you need to sleep facing up so you don't lose half of it to your pillow? This isn't one of them.

After two weeks of consistent use, I've noticed my skin is actually glowing. Like, that "Did you just get a facial?" kind of glow. Plus, it looks more plump when I wake up.

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The dark-ish circles around my eyes (thanks to screen time) look softer and my skin feels more hydrated overall.

But the biggest switch-up?

My skin hasn't freaked out.

Usually, rich night creams have my pores acting up and don't even get me started with night creams around my period, but this one seems to have found the sweet spot between hydrating and not too heavy.

It also has hyaluronic acid that keeps your skin hydrated throughout the night and the Q10 formula works while you sleep to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

NIVEA is such a well-known brand amongst my peers, so this little tub of goodness has been such an easy recco from me, and so far, everyone has taken me up on it.

Hannah, 37

At 37, I know I need a night cream because Instagram told me.

As someone with sensitive skin, I'm always cautious about introducing new products into my skincare routine — but this product is proven to achieve firmer-looking skin in just seven days, so how could I pass up the chance to put it to the test?

So I added the NIVEA Q10 Night Cream — which is dermatologically approved — into my evening routine, applying it after the shower and before bed.

It absorbed quickly and my skin looked juicy, but without that greasy film that other heavy-duty moisturisers can leave. After a week, my skin felt noticeably more hydrated.

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The usual morning dryness especially around the lower half of my face improved and my skin felt softer overall. More importantly, I didn't experience any irritation or redness, which is a win for me when trying something new.

By the end of the trial, I noticed some subtle but positive changes. My skin appeared fuller and the fine lines around my mouth seemed less noticeable.

The verdict? For sensitive skin girlies who want a budget-friendly night cream that hydrates and firms without feeling heavy, the NIVEA Q10 Night Cream is worth a try.

Shop NIVEA's Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Replenishing Night Cream online or at your nearest pharmacy.

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