Metamorphosis Skincare Aurora Matrix Firming Night Cream

This night cream pairs copper gluconate with CO₂llageneer®, a peptide rich lupin seed extract, to support collagen synthesis and structural repair while skin rests. Pearl powder contributes amino acids and minerals that support collagen synthesis and skin cell turnover overnight, while 24k gold flakes contribute circulatory and antioxidant behaviour that helps the skin absorb the formulation's other actives while calming the appearance of redness or irritation. Rose hydrosol and jojoba seed oil reinforce barrier comfort without heaviness, while neroli flower oil supports skin balance and closes the formulation with a soft, calming finish suited to an evening routine.

Both night creams sit within the Metamorphosis range for menopausal and mature skin, though each approaches renewal from a different angle. The Metamorphosis Beyond Rejuvenating Night Cream centres on bakuchiol, wild yam and red clover, working through plant based retinol alternatives and phytoestrogens to support collagen, hydration and barrier strength. Aurora Matrix Firming Night Cream instead centres on copper peptide and CO₂llageneer®, working directly on the collagen and elastin matrix through mineral and peptide support, alongside pearl and gold for tone and circulation. Choosing between them comes down to what your skin responds to best, phytoestrogen and retinol alternative renewal with Beyond, or direct structural and mineral support with Aurora Matrix.

CO₂llageneer® is a peptide rich extract of lupin seed, valued as a plant based alternative to marine collagen for the density of amino acids it carries. Where copper gluconate supports the enzymatic cross linking that holds collagen and elastin in structure, CO₂llageneer® supports collagen synthesis directly, adding a second active to the same structural work rather than duplicating it. Used together, they reach the collagen and elastin matrix this cream is built around from two directions rather than one.

Many anti-ageing night creams lean on retinol or exfoliating acids to prompt surface renewal, which can bring sensitivity or an adjustment period as skin acclimatises. This cream instead delivers bioavailable copper and a lupin seed peptide extract directly to the skin, supporting the collagen synthesis and cross linking already responsible for structural firmness. Pearl and gold work alongside that structural layer, pearl supporting collagen synthesis and tone while gold supports circulation, rather than relying on exfoliation to bring change to the surface. The result works at a structural level through the night, without the exfoliation or sensitivity risk associated with retinol based routines.

Massage into face, neck and décolletage each evening after your serum, using gentle upward motions until fully absorbed. The glass cosmetic jar allows the cream to be portioned precisely with a clean spatula or fingertip, so nothing is drawn from the jar beyond what one application needs.

This night cream is formulated for mature, menopausal skin showing visible loss of firmness, dullness or slowed collagen renewal. It is well suited to those seeking a structural, peptide rich night cream built specifically for skin's overnight repair window, and pairs naturally with the Illuminate Cellular Repair Day Cream as a complete morning and evening routine.

No. While the formulation is 100% natural, certified organic and cruelty free, it contains pearl powder, an ingredient of animal origin, which means it is not suitable for a vegan routine.

A 50ml glass cosmetic jar is priced at $356 NZD and, with nightly use, typically lasts around 3 to 5+ months depending on your individual application style. The price reflects a formulation built around genuinely premium, ethically and sustainably sourced actives, copper peptide complex, CO₂llageneer® peptide extract, pearl powder and 24k gold flakes, each included at a concentration formulated for real bioavailability rather than added in trace amounts for the ingredient list alone.

Intentionally Natural is a New Zealand owned and family run business committed to sourcing products that meet strict natural formulation standards. Every product is carefully selected for ingredient integrity, authenticity and long term skin compatibility, ensuring each formulation aligns with a true natural skincare philosophy and delivers consistent, reliable performance.

Learn more about Metamorphosis Skincare and why it stands as the first of its kind in natural skincare ranges dedicated exclusively to peri to post menopausal skin. Read the full brand spotlight.