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Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream with Niacinamide + Peptide

This night cream combines retinol with niacinamide and peptides to target multiple signs of aging. It aims to firm skin, smooth fine lines and wrinkles, and improve texture while providing hydration. The formula is designed for overnight use to maximize its restorative effects.

Sephora price

$89.00

Price matters most when you are trying to learn whether this lane belongs in your routine without turning the test into a luxury gamble.

Sephora reviews

4.6 / 5

About 472 reviews on the current Sephora source, so there is real volume behind the reputation.

Shoppers keep mentioning

Cruelty-FreeLoss of firmnessWithout ParabensDark CirclesRetinolAnti-AgingRetinol Tri-Active Technology: Visibly firmer, smoother, and evens skin toneNiacinamide: Helps strengthen skin's protective barrier for a healthier-looking skin Skincare is Healthcare As a dermatologist and pharmacist, Dr. Murad saw his patients transform because of his industry-first products and whole-person wellness programs. Today, we continue to innovate clinically proven, cruelty-free formulas so our products, like your skin, just keep getting better.Fine lines and wrinklesDullness and uneven textureLoss of firmness and elasticity

These are the shopper themes that keep showing up around this listing and shape why people open it in the first place.

Glass take

4.6 / 5 overall fit

A solid overnight treatment for those looking to address multiple signs of aging, including firmness, fine lines, and texture, with the added benefit of niacinamide for barrier support.

Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream with Niacinamide + Peptide

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What Sephora says

What this product is supposed to do

An overnight moisturizer with Retinol Tri-Active tech visibly firms and smooths skin, while intensely hydrating and revitalizing skin

NormalDryCombinationand OilyFine lines and wrinklesDullness and uneven textureLoss of firmness and elasticity

At night, massage evenly over face and neck.

Follow with your favorite Murad sunscreen during the day.

What Glass adds

What actually matters before you buy it

A comprehensive overnight treatment that effectively combines retinol for anti-aging with niacinamide for barrier support. It’s a good choice for those with mature skin or anyone looking to proactively address wrinkles and loss of firmness, especially if their skin can tolerate retinol.

Visible results

Many reviewers highlight noticeable improvements in skin's smoothness, firmness, and overall radiance within a few weeks of use.

Comfortable wear

Despite containing retinol, the cream is often described as comfortable and hydrating, not overly drying.

Best for

When this is a smart buy

  • Mature skin
  • Skin with fine lines and wrinkles
  • Loss of firmness
  • Uneven skin texture
  • Those seeking a multi-tasking night treatment

Skip if

When this is the wrong lane

  • Your skin is highly sensitive or new to retinol
  • You are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • You are looking for a simple, single-ingredient treatment

Routine fit

How to integrate this into your routine

Apply this cream as the last step in your evening skincare routine, after serums and treatments. Always follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen in the morning, as retinol increases sun sensitivity.

Why it works

Where it earns the slot and where it does not

The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.

What it actually does well

  • Multi-action anti-aging benefits
  • Includes niacinamide for barrier support
  • Good hydration for overnight use
  • Addresses firmness, wrinkles, and texture

Where it starts to feel redundant

  • Contains fragrance, which can be irritating for some
  • Retinol can cause initial irritation or purging
  • Higher price point

Routine fit

Where it belongs in the stack

Nighttime treatment

This product is specifically designed for use at night to work with your skin's natural repair cycle.

Glass rating

How this formula scores in real life

4.6/ 5 overall

A solid overnight treatment for those looking to address multiple signs of aging, including firmness, fine lines, and texture, with the added benefit of niacinamide for barrier support.

Retinol efficacy

4.7 / 5

Users report visible improvements in skin texture and firmness after consistent use.

Hydration

4.5 / 5

Provides good overnight hydration without feeling heavy.

Niacinamide benefit

4.4 / 5

Many appreciate the inclusion of niacinamide for its barrier-strengthening properties.

Full ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient, what it does, and whether I care

Solvent

Water/Aqua/Eau

Badness

0.0 / 10

The base of most cosmetic formulations.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Emollient

Isostearyl Hydroxystearate

Badness

1.0 / 10

Softens and smooths the skin.

Usually helps with

Dry skin

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Active

Niacinamide

Badness

2.0 / 10

A multi-tasking ingredient that improves barrier function, reduces inflammation, and can help with tone and texture.

Usually helps with

All skin types, especially acne-prone and sensitive

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Can cause flushing in some individuals at higher concentrations.

Humectant

Propanediol

Badness

0.0 / 10

Attracts moisture to the skin.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Emollient

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Badness

0.0 / 10

A skin-conditioning agent derived from coconut oil and glycerin.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Emulsifier

C14-22 Alcohols

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to mix oil and water components in a formula.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Texture enhancer

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Badness

2.0 / 10

Provides a smooth, silky feel and can help mattify the skin.

Usually helps with

Oily and combination skin

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Emollient

Dimethicone

Badness

1.0 / 10

A silicone that creates a smooth barrier on the skin, offering protection and a silky feel.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Can be comedogenic for some acne-prone individuals.

Emollient

Cetyl Alcohol

Badness

0.0 / 10

A fatty alcohol that moisturizes and softens the skin.

Usually helps with

Dry and normal skin

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Emulsifier

Glyceryl Stearate

Badness

0.0 / 10

Helps to stabilize oil and water in a formula and acts as an emollient.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Skin-conditioning agent

Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract

Badness

2.0 / 10

Can help to improve skin hydration and barrier function.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Emollient

Isopropyl Palmitate

Badness

3.0 / 10

A fatty acid ester that softens and smooths the skin, but can be comedogenic for some.

Usually helps with

Dry skin

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Can clog pores for acne-prone individuals.

Active

Retinol

Badness

7.0 / 10

A form of Vitamin A that promotes cell turnover, reduces wrinkles, and improves skin texture. It can cause irritation, redness, and peeling, especially when first introduced.

Usually helps with

Aging skin, acne-prone skin

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Photosensitivity, irritation, dryness, peeling. Start slowly and use sunscreen.

Active

Retinyl Propionate

Badness

6.0 / 10

A milder form of retinoid that converts to retinol in the skin, offering similar benefits with potentially less irritation.

Usually helps with

Aging skin, sensitive skin

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Similar to retinol, though generally less potent.

Emollient

Oleyl Alcohol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths the skin.

Usually helps with

Dry skin

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Humectant

Sodium Hyaluronate

Badness

0.0 / 10

A form of hyaluronic acid that attracts and holds moisture in the skin, providing hydration.

Usually helps with

All skin types, especially dehydrated

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Amino acid

Serine

Badness

0.0 / 10

A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, helps to hydrate and maintain skin's surface.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Emollient

Hexyldecanol

Badness

1.0 / 10

Softens and smooths the skin.

Usually helps with

Dry skin

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Antioxidant

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Extract

Badness

1.0 / 10

Contains antioxidants that can help protect skin from environmental damage.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Antioxidant

Tocopheryl Acetate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A form of Vitamin E that provides antioxidant protection and helps to condition the skin.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Emollient

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to condition and soften the skin.

Usually helps with

Dry skin

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Humectant

Urea

Badness

1.0 / 10

A powerful humectant that attracts water to the skin, also has exfoliating properties at higher concentrations.

Usually helps with

Dry and rough skin

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Can be irritating at high concentrations.

Skin-conditioning agent

Yeast Amino Acids

Badness

1.0 / 10

A blend of amino acids that can help improve skin hydration and suppleness.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Humectant

Trehalose

Badness

0.0 / 10

A sugar that helps the skin retain moisture.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Humectant

Inositol

Badness

0.0 / 10

A carbohydrate that helps with moisture retention.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Amino acid

Taurine

Badness

0.0 / 10

An amino acid that can help protect skin cells.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Humectant

Betaine

Badness

0.0 / 10

A sugar beet derivative that moisturizes and reduces irritation.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Humectant

Glycerin

Badness

0.0 / 10

A classic humectant that draws water into the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Humectant

Polyglucuronic Acid

Badness

1.0 / 10

A polysaccharide that helps to hydrate and plump the skin.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Emulsifier

C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

Badness

1.0 / 10

A gentle emulsifier derived from plant sugars.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Botanical extract

Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Room Extract

Badness

1.0 / 10

Contains compounds that may have antioxidant and soothing properties.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Humectant

Pentylene Glycol

Badness

0.0 / 10

A multi-functional ingredient that acts as a humectant and preservative booster.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Thickener

Glyceryl Polyacrylate

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to thicken the product and can provide some moisturizing benefits.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Thickener

Algin

Badness

1.0 / 10

A polysaccharide derived from seaweed, used as a thickening agent.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Humectant

Caprylyl Glycol

Badness

0.0 / 10

A skin-conditioning agent that also has preservative properties.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Botanical extract

Swertia Chirata Extract

Badness

2.0 / 10

A plant extract that may help to improve skin regeneration and firmness.

Usually helps with

Aging skin

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Emulsifier

Lecithin

Badness

1.0 / 10

A phospholipid that helps to emulsify ingredients and can improve skin hydration.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Film former

Pullulan

Badness

1.0 / 10

A polysaccharide that can form a film on the skin, providing a tightening effect and helping to retain moisture.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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pH adjuster

Disodium Phosphate

Badness

0.0 / 10

Used to adjust the pH of the product.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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pH adjuster

Potassium Phosphate

Badness

0.0 / 10

Used to adjust the pH of the product.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Emulsifier

PEG-75 Stearate

Badness

2.0 / 10

An emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Emulsifier

Ceteth-20

Badness

2.0 / 10

An emulsifier that helps to stabilize oil and water.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Emulsifier

Steareth-20

Badness

2.0 / 10

An emulsifier that helps to stabilize oil and water.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Thickener

Cetyl Hydroxethylcellulose

Badness

1.0 / 10

A cellulose derivative used to thicken formulations.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Preservative

Phenoxyethanol

Badness

2.0 / 10

A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Can be irritating for some sensitive individuals.

Preservative

Ethylhexylglycerin

Badness

1.0 / 10

A skin-conditioning agent with preservative properties.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Unknown

Picolinamide

Badness

5.0 / 10

The exact function of this ingredient in this formulation is not clearly defined by common cosmetic databases.

Usually helps with

Unknown

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Limited information available.

Chelating agent

Disodium EDTA

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to improve the stability and efficacy of the product by binding to metal ions.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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pH adjuster

Sodium Hydroxide

Badness

0.0 / 10

Used to adjust the pH of the product to a skin-friendly level.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Solvent

Hexylene Glycol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A solvent and viscosity-decreasing agent.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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UV filter

Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate

Badness

3.0 / 10

A UV absorber that helps protect the formula from degradation by light.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Thickener

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Badness

1.0 / 10

A synthetic polymer used to thicken the product and improve its texture.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Colorant

Yellow 5 (CI 19140)

Badness

2.0 / 10

A synthetic colorant that gives the product its yellow hue.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Colorant

Red 4 (CI 14700)

Badness

2.0 / 10

A synthetic colorant that gives the product its red hue.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Fragrance

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Badness

6.0 / 10

A synthetic fragrance ingredient that can be a potential allergen.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Potential allergen, can cause skin sensitivity.

Fragrance

Citronellol

Badness

6.0 / 10

A fragrance ingredient derived from roses and geraniums, can be a potential allergen.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Potential allergen, can cause skin sensitivity.

Fragrance

Fragrance (Parfum)

Badness

7.0 / 10

A blend of aromatic compounds that gives the product its scent. Can be a common cause of skin irritation and allergic reactions.

Usually helps with

All skin types

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Potential allergen, can cause skin sensitivity, irritation, or breakouts.

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FAQ

The fast answers people actually need

Is this cream suitable for sensitive skin?

While it contains beneficial ingredients like niacinamide, the inclusion of retinol and fragrance may make it unsuitable for very sensitive skin. It's recommended to patch test first or consult with a dermatologist.

How often should I use this night cream?

If you are new to retinol, start by using this cream 2-3 times a week and gradually increase frequency as your skin builds tolerance. Once tolerated, it can be used nightly.

Can I use this cream with other active ingredients?

It's generally best to avoid using other strong actives like AHAs, BHAs, or other retinoids in the same routine when using this cream to minimize potential irritation. Focus on hydration and barrier support.