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Hydr8™ Night - Advanced Antioxidant Cream

~$78· 1.7 Ounce (Pack of 1)

What it's good for

Key actives from our research database. Click any to read the full evidence dossier.

  • Beta-GlucanModerate evidenceFull dossier ↗

    A heavy-duty hydrator that also reduces irritation. Often called "better than hyaluronic acid" for sensitive skin.

    Good for: Hydrating, Anti-inflammatory

  • GlycerinModerate evidenceFull dossier ↗

    A workhorse hydrator that pulls water into your skin. In nearly every good moisturizer for a reason.

    Good for: Hydrating

  • ResveratrolModerate evidenceFull dossier ↗

    A grape-derived antioxidant that defends skin from daily oxidative damage and helps even out tone. Often paired with vitamins C and E in nighttime serums.

    Good for: Antioxidant, Anti-aging, Brightening

Evidence behind the ingredients

Real citations from our research database, one per tracked active in this product. Click any ingredient name to read its full evidence dossier.

Beta-GlucanModerate evidence5 citations

A heavy-duty hydrator that also reduces irritation. Often called "better than hyaluronic acid" for sensitive skin.

Feng X et al., Exploring the Properties and Application Potential of beta-Glucan in Skin Care, Food Science and Nutrition 2025;13(4):e70212 — review concludes beta-glucan exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, barrier repair, and moisturizing bioactivities

2025Mechanism onlyPMID:40291929View source ↗

Kussie HC et al., Avenanthramide and beta-Glucan Therapeutics Accelerate Wound Healing Via Distinct and Nonoverlapping Mechanisms, Advances in Wound Care 2024;13(4):155-166 — in vivo: beta-glucan accelerated wound closure with increased angiogenesis

2024Positive (efficacy)PMID:38299969View source ↗

Cao Y et al., Improving the outcome of treating striae gravidarum by combined therapies using topical β-glucan and 1565-nm non-ablative fractional laser, Journal of Dermatology 2022;49(9):829-836 — RCT; topical beta-glucan twice daily for 12 weeks on stretch marks

2022Positive (efficacy)PMID:35570397View source ↗
GlycerinModerate evidence6 citations

A workhorse hydrator that pulls water into your skin. In nearly every good moisturizer for a reason.

Danby SG et al., Different types of emollient cream exhibit diverse physiological effects on the skin barrier in adults with atopic dermatitis, Clinical and Experimental Dermatology 2022;47(6):1154-1164 — glycerol+urea emollient delivered superior barrier-strengthening and irritant protection

2022Positive (efficacy)PMID:35167133View source ↗

Youssef R et al., Glycerol 85% efficacy on atopic skin and its microbiome: a randomized controlled trial, Journal of Dermatological Treatment 2021;32(7):730-736 — topical glycerol 85% RCT on atopic skin

2021Positive (efficacy)PMID:31869257View source ↗

Evans NJ et al., Human axillary skin condition is improved following incorporation of glycerol into the stratum corneum from an antiperspirant formulation, Archives of Dermatological Research 2017;309(9):739-748 — 4% glycerol penetrated axillary SC, reduced irritation, improved hydration

2017Positive (efficacy)PMID:28889318View source ↗
ResveratrolModerate evidence6 citations

A grape-derived antioxidant that defends skin from daily oxidative damage and helps even out tone. Often paired with vitamins C and E in nighttime serums.

Shi Y, Shen C, Zhang W, Efficacy and safety of a topical skincare regimen containing CE Ferulic serum and resveratrol BE serum following ablative fractional CO2 laser treatment, Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 2024;38 Suppl 6:18-25 — split-face RCT, resveratrol-containing serum reduced erythema and accelerated wound healing post-laser

2024Positive (efficacy)PMID:38828801View source ↗

Hecker A et al., The impact of resveratrol on skin wound healing, scarring, and aging, International Wound Journal 2022;19(1):9-28 — review of resveratrol's dermatological effects on wound healing, scarring, and photoaging

2022Mechanism onlyPMID:33949795View source ↗

Lin MH et al., The bioactivities of resveratrol and its naturally occurring derivatives on skin, Journal of Food and Drug Analysis 2021;29(1):15-38 — review of cutaneous resveratrol activity in photoaging, melanogenesis, and dermatitis

2021Mechanism onlyPMID:35696226View source ↗

Sources: 10 clinical journals and regulatory databases across the US, EU, Korea, Japan, and China. Every entry points to a specific document. See methodology for the full list and what each outcome label means.

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