'This cream works its magic while you sleep.' 18 women trialled the buzzy Q10-rich night cream.

Instagram's telling me. Leigh Campbell's telling me. Q10 is a buzzy ingredient again in skincare. But I'll admit – I might have actually... missed the first wave. I may have been a toddler. Sorry I'm late! But I made it! 

Similar to a vitamin, Q10 is a coenzyme naturally produced by our bodies that can support different skin processes. Things like regeneration and repair, and making a VIP contribution to the function of our body's cells, like those of the liver, heart and skin.

So, Q10 has antioxidant properties that actually combat what's called ~oxidative stress~ (the class troublemaker that accelerates skin ageing and damage the cells). Turns out this is behind why Q10 is so essential for smooth, healthy-looking skin.

You can imagine my excitement when Mamamia's You Beauty Panel got their hands on NIVEA's Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Replenishing Night Cream, which contains the skin-identical Q10 ingredient.

As we get older, our natural production of Q10 starts to lessen – that’s why we need to consciously supply and replenish our bodies with Q10 through nutrition and skincare.

NIVEA's Q10 Night Cream pairs Q10 and creatine for nourishment (working overnight whilst you sleep when your skin is at its most receptive!), to deliver visibly firmer skin and reduced appearance of fine line in just seven days. 

Seven days, friends.

Coming in at a super savey price of under $30 a pop, we couldn't wait to get it into our Panel's hot little hands to take the Q10 seven day challenge.

Spoiler alert: we had 50 women trial NIVEA's Night Cream, with 60 per cent of them saying they would repurchase again, and 84 per cent saying they would definitely recommend this product to family and friends.

Here's exactly what some of them reported back to us.

Alexandra, 27: "This cream works its magic while you sleep."

"I loved this night cream. It is both thick and hydrating and I woke up in the morning with my skin feeling smooth and plump. It is a very rich night cream, and a little goes a long way. This cream works its magic while you sleep, and when I woke up my skin was looking and feeling SO smooth!! I saw visible results in the week and look forward to continuing using the cream each night to see even further results."

Rebecca, 31: "Any lines that I usually had were less defined."

"I did like the product – it was rich on my skin and kept my skin super hydrated overnight. My skin still felt hydrated by the time I woke up, and my skin was felt plumper. After using the NIVEA Q10 night cream I found that my skin was less dry, and any lines that I usually had were less defined. I wear makeup every day and I found it applied so much smoother and did not settle into creases as much."

Sarah, 29: "The cream absorbs really nicely."

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"I was excited to try this product, and I really liked both the smell and feel of the cream. The cream absorbs really nicely into the skin, which is a big positive because It didn't leave any film or residue on my face."

Samantha, 34: "Immediately made my skin feel softer."

"This cream was rich and hydrating, and immediately made my skin feel softer. I would definitely recommend this product, and will continue to use it as I was able to see visible results in the short 7 days."

Kye-lee, 26: "It kept my skin hydrated and soft."

"My experience with this product was so positive. It works well as a lovely, thick night time moisturiser and has that quintessential NIVEA scent. I would repurchase as it definitely kept my skin hydrated and soft."

Diana, 31: "Really good hydration overnight without blocking my pores."

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"I really enjoyed using this night cream, and overall I was pleasantly surprised! It provided really good hydration overnight without blocking my pores. Overall I liked the feel of the product on my skin and will be repurchasing."

"My experience with this product was great, it was very hydrating with a lovely spreadable texture. Over the 7 days I saw a reduction in fine lines caused by dehydration, and I found myself reaching for it during the day."

Jenna, 34: "It was so nourishing and made my skin feel plump and hydrated."

"My experience with this product was great! It was so nourishing and made my skin feel plump and hydrated. My skin felt instantly hydrated and the product was smooth to apply, making it the perfect addition to my skincare regime."

Alana, 29: "NIVEA has a great reputation, and this product did not disappoint."

"Using this product was a great experience and it met my expectations! NIVEA has a great reputation and this product did not disappoint. The cream wasn't too light, but also wasn't too heavy and was a great addition to my nighttime skincare routine. I will definitely be repurchasing again."

Lauren, 32: "I enjoyed using it nightly as part of my routine."

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"My experience with this product was good, I enjoyed using it nightly as part of my routine. It did meet my expectations as a very good thick moisturiser."

Stephanie, 28: "I saw a difference in hydration and fine lines!"

"I really liked this night cream. My skin responded really well to it and I saw a difference in hydration and fine lines! I would repurchase this product again, and would definitely recommend it on."

Clare, 31: "It exceeded my expectations."

"My experience with this product was really good! I don’t often use this brand however I was pleasantly surprised and found this was better than my current moisturiser. It exceeded my expectations and had the right level of hydration needed for a night cream."

Maddison, 29: "I found this made me look more plump and hydrated."

"This product really surprised me, after using it for a week I found this made me look more plump and hydrated. I loved how thick and creamy it felt on my skin and I enjoyed the glow I got using this." 

Danielle, 32: "I have noticed an improvement to my finer wrinkles."

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"This product had a lovely texture and felt nice on my skin. It wasn't too heavy and didn’t irritate my skin like a lot of thicker night creams do. This definitely helped my dry skin and I have noticed an improvement to my finer wrinkles."

Jennifer, 33: "Left my skin feeling more supple with my wrinkles appearing softer after 7 days of use."

"The cream had the signature NIVEA scent, and I found a little went a long way. The product was easily absorbed and left my skin feeling more supple with my wrinkles appearing softer after a week of using it." 

Sarah, 36: "It gave my skin a nice glow and I woke up feeling hydrated."

"The night cream had a lovely texture, went on well and sunk into the skin. Very nourishing. It gave my skin a nice glow and I woke up feeling hydrated. NIVEA is always reliable and I will be repurchasing again."

Catherine, 35: "A lovely rich cream that was perfect for my skin."

"My skin is slightly damaged from being outdoors and this was a lovely rich cream that was perfect for my skin. I did see visible results in the 7 day trial that I tried it, and would recommend this product to friends."

"My experience with this product was amazing! It was easily absorbed and made my skin super moisturised and soft! This product delivered on all promises, and I actually saw visible results in 7 days."

Want to try it for yourself? Shop NIVEA's Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Replenishing Night Cream.

Visible results in 7 days based on NIVEA's self-assessment study (1 week). 

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