What do reviews say about retinol?

Tested with tretinoin for 5 months: no pilling and no added irritation.

What do reviews say about wrinkles?

It is a hydration and barrier serum; add a retinol for wrinkles.

What do reviews say about fragrance?

It has a noticeable scent; very reactive skin should pick unscented.

What do reviews say about how long?

About 2 months used twice daily, near 3.5 months at night only.

Beauty & Skincare · Serums · 22,171 reviews · 2 sources

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum

Best for: retinol users wanting hydrationPremium

A dependable prestige hydrating serum that plumps morning skin and pairs well with retinol. It is scented and pricey.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You already use a retinol
You want plumper morning skin

Skip if

You need a wrinkle treatment
You avoid fragrance

How it scores

Efficacy9.7

Texture9.6

Time to results9.0

Gentleness8.0

Value8.0

Price

$88 (1.0 oz, Ulta)

You pay for: Premium; lasts about 2–3 months

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Plumper skin fastVisible by night 4 or 5

Works with retinolNo pilling, no extra sting

Smart bottleAmber glass shields formula

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

Has fragranceNoticeable signature scent

Premium priceCostly for a hydrating serum

Not a retinolWon't fix deep wrinkles

Reviewers disagree on

Loyal fans for decadesCheaper serums hydrate too

Alternatives

Same price · $88 (1.0 oz, Ulta)

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Sources

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