I woke up last Tuesday looking like a piece of sourdough toast. Not the cute, Pinterest-worthy avocado kind—more like the piece that fell behind the toaster and stayed there for three days. My skin was flaky, tight, and basically personally offended by the fact that I turned the heater on for the first time this year. I needed something heavy-duty, which is how this massive tub of Sia Botanics Deep Hydration Night Face Cream ended up on my bathroom counter.
Butter But Make It Botanicals
The first thing you notice about this stuff is the size. It comes in a 4-ounce tub, which in the world of skincare is basically a Costco-sized vat. Most brands give you 1.7 ounces and tell you to use it sparingly, but Sia Botanics is out here giving us the whole desert. The texture is thick—really thick—but it doesnt have that sticky, tacky feeling that makes your face adhere to your pillowcase the second you lie down. It feels substantial, like it is actually creating a protective hug for your skin. Plus, it is totally fragrance-free, which is a massive win for my sensitive nose before bed.
The Radiator Survival Test
I put this to the ultimate test: sleeping with the central heat cranked up to a cozy seventy-two degrees. Usually, that is a recipe for waking up with sandpaper cheeks and a nose that wants to peel off. I slathered a generous layer of the Sia Botanics Deep Hydration Night Face Cream on, and here is how it actually performed by the time my alarm went off:
- Hydration Level: My skin actually felt bouncy and soft, not parched or tight.
- Texture: It absorbed well enough that I didn't wake up feeling like a grease trap, just very moisturized.
- Soothing Factor: Those weird red dry patches I get around my nose were significantly calmed down by morning.
- Value: Since you get 4 ounces for $38.00, I didn't feel like I was wasting liquid gold by applying it to my neck and chest too.
The Final Verdict
If you have oily skin, you might find this a bit too intense for every day, but for my dry-skin girlies, this is a total win. It is simple, effective, and honestly, it is one of the best values for a clean night cream I have found in a long time. It is made with desert botanicals like jojoba and evening primrose, so it feels like you are actually feeding your skin something nutritious rather than just coating it in silicone. I am officially retiring my flaky-toast look for the season.
Who Should Buy This:
- Anyone whose face feels like a desert the second the temperature drops.
- Sensitive-skin folks who need to avoid essential oils and synthetic perfumes.
- People who are tired of paying $60 for a tiny jar of moisturizer that only lasts a month.
Who Should Skip This:
- People with very oily or acne-prone skin who might find the jojoba and grapeseed oil base a little too heavy.
- Anyone who prefers a super lightweight, watery gel-moisturizer.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Lauren