African Extracts · Moisturiser

Rooibos Advantage Firming Night Cream 7.3 / 10

Name: Rooibos Advantage Firming Night Cream
Brand: African Extracts

Reviewed by Michael C.

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Antioxidant rooibos is a credible active; the 'firming' claims are modest, but this is a solid affordable night cream.

Efficacy6.5

Value for money7.5

Texture7.5

SA climate fit7.5

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Where to buy in South Africa

50ml

Clicks — R325 (checked 5 days ago)

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Brand website — R95.99 (checked 5 days ago)
Brand website — R228.99 (checked 5 days ago)

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Antioxidant rooibos is a credible active; the 'firming' claims are modest, but this is a solid affordable night cream.

Ingredient breakdown

Rooibos Extract
Limited evidence
Commonly used as an antioxidant botanical extract. Research into rooibos flavonoids (aspalathin, rutin, isoorientin, orientin) confirms real, notable antioxidant activity, though poor natural stability of these flavonoids has driven formulation-chemistry research (such as enzymatic glycosylation) to improve their usability in cosmetic products — direct human clinical efficacy trials specific to topical rooibos extract are limited.
Hyaluronic Acid
Moderate evidence
Commonly used as a humectant to draw and hold moisture in the skin and improve surface hydration; low molecular weight forms have shown measurably better hydration results than high molecular weight forms in controlled testing.
Ceramides
Moderate evidence
Commonly used in barrier-repair moisturizers to help restore skin hydration, reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and support skin recovery after barrier disruption; randomized trials of ceramide-containing lipid-complex formulations show measurable improvements in hydration, TEWL and post-procedure skin recovery.

Best suited to

Mature, Normal, Dry

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