ageLOC® Tru Face® Uplifting Rich Cream (Australia)

ageLOC® Tru Face® Uplifting Rich Cream (AU$88, 50 ml) is the evening moisturiser slot in the Tru Face range. Built around squalane, a peptide complex and the ageLOC blend, it is the richer, more occlusive companion to Tru Face Radiant Day — the same ageLOC platform tuned for the overnight cycle and for skin that finds lightweight moisturisers insufficient. Ships from the official Nu Skin Australia warehouse with no membership required.

Where Uplifting Rich Cream Fits — and Where It Doesn't

This is the night-and-dry-skin moisturiser in Tru Face, not a universal cream. The range splits the moisturiser step three ways:

• Uplifting Rich Cream (this product) — evening / dry skin. Richer, more occlusive texture. Works with the skin's overnight recovery cycle and provides lasting hydration for skin that feels tight by mid-afternoon on lighter products.
• Tru Face Radiant Day — morning slot. Lightweight, daytime-actives base built to layer cleanly under SPF and makeup.
• Tru Face Transforming Gel Cream — lighter alternative. Same ageLOC platform with a gel-cream texture for normal-to-oily skin or humid summers.

Reaching for Uplifting Rich Cream during humid Sydney or Brisbane summers tends to feel heavy on most skin types — that is when the Gel Cream is the more sensible choice. Reaching for Gel Cream in dry winter months in Melbourne, Hobart, Adelaide or Canberra often leaves dry skin still feeling tight. Choose by skin condition and climate, not by product hierarchy.

What the Rich Texture Actually Does

Anti-ageing moisturisers face a formulation trade-off: lightweight textures absorb fast but may not provide enough occlusion for dry skin, while rich creams hydrate longer but can feel heavy. Uplifting Rich Cream addresses this by using squalane — a lipid naturally found in human sebum — as its primary emollient. Squalane mimics the skin's own oils, so it occludes effectively without the "sitting on top" feel of mineral oil or petrolatum-based products.

A 2020 study in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science reported that squalane-based moisturisers improved skin-barrier function (measured by transepidermal water loss) by approximately 28% over eight weeks compared with conventional emollient creams. The practical effect: skin retains more of its own moisture rather than relying on continual reapplication.

The richer base also extends the contact time of the active ingredients with the skin. The peptide complex and the ageLOC blend stay in proximity to the skin surface for longer than they would in a lightweight serum or gel — which is what makes the rich format productive overnight, when there is no SPF, no makeup and no sweat displacing the layer.

Key Actives

Peptide complex. Multi-peptide system targeting the appearance of firmness and density over time. Cumulative effect across four to eight weeks of consistent use rather than instant result.

Squalane. Plant-derived lipid identical to the squalene naturally produced by skin. Provides deep occlusion, supports the lipid barrier, and is non-comedogenic despite the rich feel.

ageLOC blend. The proprietary Nu Skin complex targeting youth gene cluster expression patterns. The same platform as in Essence Ultra, Future Serum and Radiant Day, which keeps Uplifting Rich Cream coherent within the Tru Face routine.

Shea butter and ceramides. Additional barrier-repair ingredients particularly useful during Australia's dry winter months in southern states and in extended air-conditioned environments (offices, flights, summer aircon).

How to Use

Apply after cleansing, toning and serums (Essence Ultra or Future Serum if using). One to two pumps, warmed between fingertips, pressed into skin rather than rubbed. Use as an evening moisturiser to align with the skin's overnight recovery cycle.

For very dry skin, Uplifting Rich Cream can also serve as a morning moisturiser — but allow 2–3 minutes for full absorption before applying SPF or makeup, otherwise pilling becomes likely. In most Australian summers, switching to Radiant Day or the Gel Cream during the warmer months is more comfortable.

Who It's For

✅ Best suited for: Dry or mature skin (especially 45+) where moisture loss is the dominant complaint. Anyone whose current moisturiser leaves skin feeling tight by mid-afternoon. Winter use in southern Australian climates where indoor humidity drops below 40%. Anyone working long hours under air conditioning. Anyone using retinol who needs a buffering night cream.

⚠️ Less suited for: Oily or combination skin in humid summers — the Gel Cream is the better match. Skin that breaks out with rich textures (rare with squalane, but possible). Anyone wanting their evening cream to feel barely-there.

💡 Pairs well with: Tru Face Refining Toner before serums, either Tru Face serum at the serum step, and Radiant Day in the morning to complete the day-and-night moisturiser pair. Especially useful as a buffering night cream over retinol products such as the Peptide Retinol Complex.

Frequently Asked Questions

Rich Cream or Gel Cream — which should I choose?

If your skin feels comfortable and hydrated with a lightweight moisturiser, choose Gel Cream. If you experience tightness, flaking or persistent dryness, choose Rich Cream. Many users alternate seasonally — Gel Cream in summer, Rich Cream in winter — and that is a fine, climate-appropriate approach.

Can I use this over retinol?

Yes — and this is one of the better pairings. The squalane and ceramides help buffer the dryness retinol can produce, particularly during the first six weeks of retinisation. Apply your retinol first on dry skin, wait two minutes for absorption, then apply Rich Cream on top.

Is it too heavy for Australian summers?

In humid coastal climates (Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth) it can feel heavy in summer — the Gel Cream is the more comfortable choice for those months. In drier inland areas, southern states and air-conditioned environments, Rich Cream works year-round.

How long does one jar last?

With once-daily evening use, the 50 ml jar typically lasts 10–12 weeks. Twice-daily use brings that down to 5–6 weeks.

Does it contain added fragrance?

The formula has a minimal naturally derived scent but no added synthetic fragrance. Patch test if you have a known sensitivity to botanical extracts. For very fragrance-sensitive routines, consult the Ingredients section of the product page before purchase.

Can I use it on the neck and chest?

Yes — neck and chest skin tends to thin with age and benefits from the same occlusive cover and peptide actives as the face. Sweep the cream downward from jawline through neck and chest in upward strokes ending at the shoulder.

Important Information

Individual results may vary. This product is for cosmetic use only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or skin condition. Discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional if irritation occurs. Patch test recommended before first use.

Clinical results referenced are from studies conducted or commissioned by Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., or from independent peer-reviewed literature where cited, and may not reflect typical consumer experience.

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Sources & References

1. International Journal of Cosmetic Science (2020) — Squalane-based moisturisers and skin barrier function.
2. Nu Skin ageLOC Science Overview — ageLOC platform and Tru Face range clinical context.
3. Therapeutic Goods Administration — Cosmetics — Australian classification of cosmetic versus therapeutic claims.

Reviewed by the NuBest Skin Editorial Team. Last updated May 2026.