Nerium AD Night Cream Review

This is a review of the Nerium AD cream.

Overall Rating: 

About Nerium:
“During advanced research on the uses of the Nerium oleander plant, an accidental discovery was made: the unique properties of Nerium oleander provided remarkable age-defying results when applied to the skin. This finding led to the formation of Nerium International and the creation of the NeriumAD skincare line.
Nerium scientists developed a breakthrough process, NBio-PL2, to derive an extract from the Nerium oleander plant in a way that preserves its unique and beneficial properties. This patented extraction process yields the NAE-8 extract, with powerful antioxidant properties, used to formulate the first-of-its-kind, age-defying Nerium product line.
Nerium International is the first company with the exclusive capability to harness the power of the Nerium oleander plant in its skincare products. The product line addresses multiple concerns at once, including: wrinkles, discoloration, and texture. Nerium controls this main active ingredient from seed to bottle, making the Nerium skincare line both high-impact and innovative. This is the Nerium Difference.”

Nerium AD Night Cream

Nerium’s Description:
“Nerium’s skincare products are rooted in nature, science, and high-impact ingredients. Our flagship product, NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment, contains the most effective ingredients available, including our exclusive, patented NAE-8 extract, which has powerful antioxidant properties that help reduce the appearance of many signs of aging. This night cream has higher concentrations of the NAE-8 extract and our proprietary protein blend than any product in the NeriumAD line. These high-impact ingredients help the skin appear youthful and tight. Over one million people have enjoyed the benefits of NeriumAD; it is time for you to experience the Nerium Difference.
The NeriumAD product line is one-of-a-kind, as we are the only company to harness the antioxidant power of the NAE-8 extract, which is derived from the Nerium oleander and aloe vera plants, for high-performance skincare products. Third-party clinical trials show that NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment provides an average of 30% reduction in the appearance of signs of aging. Over time, NeriumAD dramatically reduces the appearance of: Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Discoloration, Uneven skin texture, Enlarged Pores, Aging or Loose Skin.
Our revolutionary, nature-based products are noncomedogenic, cruelty free, and ideal for all skin types. They are also free of the following ingredients: propylene glycol, sulfates, parabens, gluten, mineral oil, DEA, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, PABA, and synthetic color.”
Ingredients:

My Description & Thoughts:
I have to be honest–I was very excited about this product. That excitement quickly fizzled out as I started to read the ingredient list. Nothing turns me off quicker than reading through a list of ingredients that are wildly unrecognizable.
Nerium provides a list of ingredients they do not use, which in theory is great. In reality, the ingredients that ARE in the product are not organic, nor do they appear to be plant based. Efforts to omit harmful ingredients are always a good thing, so I will credit Nerium for that.
There are certain things that I seek in a skin care product, and unfortunately this product does not have those characteristics. I wish I could earnestly say otherwise.
If I were to make statements based upon the performance of the product alone, I’d say that it does what it says it does: improves texture and tone of skin, at least temporarily. I used this night cream for 5 consecutive days, as recommended, and witnessed a slight positive change in my skin.
Truthfully, I believe I have been spoiled by entirely organic skin care products that, in a way, have  “ruined” me for products like this that fall short.
I’d have a harm time recommending this product to anyone because I could not defend most of the ingredients and why they are used. Those that want performance without regard for ingredients might be interested in this product.
*These complimentary products have been generously provided to me for the purpose of trying them in order to write a review on my experience.