Review: We tried NUXE Nuxuriance Ultra ALFA[3] The Exceptional Day & Night Cream

About a year ago, NUXE launched their renowned Nuxuriance Ultra skincare range. A natural alternative to vitamin A, the range made some pretty big claims, including that clinical trials proved it was more effective in minimising the signs of ageing than retinol.

We put the products to the test and were pretty amazed by the results. In case you missed it, you can read our editor’s review over here.

Now, NUXE has delighted Nuxuriance Ultra fans with the launch of The Exceptional Day & Night Cream, a multi-purpose moisturiser that contains potent anti-ageing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and alfalfa extract.

This high-performance moisturiser combines two products to create one ultra-effective solution. During the day, it protects, smooths, unifies and boosts the skin’s radiance. At night, it helps repair, renew and maintain hydration.

We think it pairs perfectly with Super Serum [10], NUXE’s universal anti-ageing serum suitable for all ages, skin types and skin tones. The vegan formula contains natural hyaluronic acid and is infused with thousands of micro-spheres of fractionated botanical oils. This anti-ageing powerhouse stimulates the skin’s youth mechanisms for extraordinary anti-ageing effectiveness.

We recently tried both products, and absolutely love this winning combo. From the editor’s desk:

“When I first heard about NUXE Nuxuriance Ultra last year, I was somewhat sceptical. I love NUXE skincare products and am always enthusiastic about their new launches, but could a skincare range comprising natural ingredients really rival the effects of retinol?

In this case, the answer was yes. Much to my surprise and delight, the range showed incredible results, and like all NUXE products, every item in the collection is lovely to use.

I love a multi-purpose product. For me, the simpler a routine, the better. When NUXE announced the launch of The Exceptional Day & Night Cream, I was excited to give it a go. The concept is simple – you have one moisturiser that you use twice a day, rather than a separate day and night cream. Not only is this more economical than having to purchase two moisturisers, but it’s also more practical.

The beauty of this moisturiser is that it is tailored to the skin’s chronobiological needs. This means that it adapts to the skin’s daytime and night-time requirements, making it truly multi-functional. When applied in the morning, it offers protection and increased radiance throughout the day.

When applied at night before bed, it restores and renews the skin while you sleep, while adding and locking in hydration. It contains a host of powerful nourishing ingredients, including hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and alfalfa extract.

If you’re familiar with NUXE, you’ll know that their products are beautifully sensorial, i.e. they smell great, they have a great texture and feel lovely on the skin. The Exceptional Day & Night Cream is no different. It is an absolute pleasure to apply. It has a luxurious texture that melts into the skin, leaving it feeling soft and silky to the touch. And the scent… It has, hands-down, one of the best scents I have ever come across in a moisturiser.

I love that you can use this twice a day and get all the benefits of a separate day and night cream, without the inconvenience of having to purchase two products.

You can use The Exceptional Day & Night Cream in combination with any of NUXE’s serums (the Nuxuriance Ultra Serum is stunning, by the way!). Still, for me, I think the much-loved NUXE Super Serum [10] is the ultimate accomplice to this new moisturiser.

I love Super Serum [10] again, because it’s such a versatile product. It’s suitable for all ages and skin types, addressing various signs of ageing to help skin look up to ten years younger. It feels light and luxurious on the skin, absorbs quickly, and smells fantastic.

This is a real powerhouse duo, featuring the very best in scientific advances and proven natural ingredients. These products are highly moisturising, and the anti-ageing effects are undeniable. They feel great on the skin, they’re lovely to use and most importantly, they work.”
Anien – Editor

You can discover all NUXE products at select Woolworths, Truworths & Foschini stores, and online from www.orleanscosmetics.co.za and www.superbalist.com.