Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream

Name: Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream
Brand: Dr. Different

moisturiser

Overall score8.5

✶ Hero ingredients

#3Glycerin

One of the most effective humectants

#4Squalane

Lightweight oil that mimics skin's natural sebum

#5Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil

Plant-derived oil

Score breakdown

Overall

8.5

Hydration Efficacy8.1

Irritation Risk9.5

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Ingredients

Niacinamide
Retinol
Hyaluronic Acid
Salicylic Acid

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Active Ingredient Strength7.3

Ingredient Transparency8.8

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

What makes Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream stand out

Dr. Different Vitalift-A Retinal Night Cream is an excellent moisturiser with an overall score of 8.5/9.8. it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Glycerin, Squalane, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on hydration (8.1) and low irritation risk (9.5) and active strength (7.3).

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Dry or dehydrated skin — strong moisture-binding profile
✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Anyone wanting visible results — solid active ingredient lineup

Key ingredients

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Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #3 in the INCI list
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Squalane
Softens and smooths — #4 in the INCI list
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Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
Softens and smooths — #5 in the INCI list
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Niacinamide
Works on your skin — #6 in the INCI list
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Softens and smooths — #7 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

29 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Water #2Cetyl Ethylhexanoate #3Glycerin #4Squalane #5Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil #6Niacinamide #7Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter #8Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols #9Cholesterol #112-Hexanediol #13Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate #15Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract #16Sodium Hyaluronate #17Hydrogenated Lecithin #18Polyglutamic Acid #19Ceramide Np #20Stearic Acid #21Tocopherol #22Butylene Glycol #23Oleic Acid #24Adenosine #26Beta-Carotene #27Disodium Edta #28Tripeptide-29 #29Tripeptide-1 #32Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 #33Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 #34Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 #37Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient10
Works on your skin8
Draws in moisture6
Softens and smooths3
Holds the formula together1
Formula balancers1

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