Olay Regenerist Whip UV SPF 30

First glance, it looks nice. The box is bright red. And it is bigger than expected. But when you open the box, product is a lot smaller. There is a lot of empty space. A lot of people would go for it because they thought it was bigger. Trying the cream, first scoop was ok, but as soon as your fingertips warmed from putting on your face. The next scoop was like melted cream so you had to dig in more. It made my skin soft, the smell was not too over powering. But I didn't notice any plumping of the skin, or any change in wrinkles, but I think it needs more time than 3 weeks to show a difference there. So I will persevere with the rest of it. I would buy again because of how soft it makes your skin

As much as I know the importance of sunscreen, I find products that have added SPF tend to be a bit, well sunscreen-y. You know, greasy, they don't absorb great, products don't layer well on top.

In the height of summer I tend to go foundation-free, rather than attempt to put foundation over sunscreen. But thanks to the Olay Whip - I think I'll be able to choose both this summer!

Like the name implies this product is sort of whipped - it's a very light texture, you wouldn't think there was SPF 30 in there.

It goes on well, I left it a couple of minutes longer than I usually would before proceeding with my base products. There's no greasy aftermath to deal with.

It's a really hydrating cream and has SPF 30, if you need a moisturiser that does the basics, and does them well, with skin that doesn't require extra help, then I think this is THE product for you.

Things I wasn't a fan of: The scent, it does linger for a while after application. The pottle format. And the huge box to pottle ratio - it's a huge waste of packaging.

Was excited to give Olay a test run.. it comes in a pot, which i think a bottle with a pump would be better for all sorts of reasons. but a big pot is value for money.

It said it was a whip.. but i don"t know what that means as i thought the consistency would be more whippy. but was just a normal cream.

Love how it is a 30 spf so that is a defiant bonus

It was a quick absorbing cream, i didn't find it spread easily.. but that might be personal experience.. i also didn't find it to be too moisturising.. but i defiantly think it is a great option for before your make up as a base. and with a oil on top

Sometimes you need to use the product for longer to see the real benefits

Thanks again for letting me try

I chose the Olay Regenerist Whip UV Cream with SPF 30 in the Beauty Vault because I was looking for an anti-ageing cream and I am also a big fan of wearing sunscreen every day. In my opinion the best way to deal with skin ageing is to reduce UV exposure and avoid causing skin damage in the first place, so I was delighted to find a face cream that had an SPF of 30 at the same time as being able to reduce already existing signs of ageing. The packaging of this cream looks really nice, but unfortunately it is not recyclable. Given the plethora of recyclable plastics, glass etc. available today I think this is a real misstep from Olay. I have been using Olay products for many years, usually just simple moisturising face creams with SPF, and I have always really liked them, however, this is the first time that I have used a “whip” rather than a normal face cream. Sadly, I have to say that I do not particularly like the consistency of the whip, and it also smells a bit “chemical”. I was not using any other products with anti-ageing ingredients while using the Regenerist Cream, and I was eventually using it once per day. The first time I used it, it seemed to be absorbed into the skin at first, but then my skin felt like it was burning a little, and I could not tell if the cream was peeling off again as I kept trying to massage it in, or if indeed some skin was coming off. At this point I was a little worried as my skin had never reacted to any face cream before, and googled the cream to see if Olay had any information on this. While I could not find any information from Olay I found that many reviews of the cream mentioned similar issues, but with no negative outcomes. There did not seem to be any damage to my skin, and I did not want to waste the rest of the cream, so I waited a couple of days and tried again, assuming that my skin would just need to get used to the anti-ageing ingredients in the cream. This time there was less burning and peeling, and after a few days of using the cream every second day, I went to using it every day and I had no more burning sensation. The slight peeling does however still occasionally happen, even now that I have been using the cream for months. I am not sure if this is due to it being a whip rather than a regular cream or caused by the ingredients. Over all, the cream is certainly hydrating, it has the promised matt finish, and I like that it has SPF 30. However, I cannot say that it has caused the advertised “skin appearance transformation”. While I will not buy this product again, I think it may suit other people who like the whip and whose skin might react differently to the ingredients.

The packaging lives up to most premium skincare products in terms of quality. I did struggle to get into the pot initially because it had been slightly damaged in transit, but once I was in it was fine.

The first thing I noticed was the smell. It's very strong. I normally prefer less perfumed lotions so this was one thing that initially put me off. It's not that it smells bad - far from it. It's just very potent.

The cream/whip itself is pretty thick. But having said that it is absorbed quickly (or maybe that's just my skin in need of hydration!). It doesn't go as far as other creams I've used/tried but it's not like you're emptying half the pot for one application. It goes on smoothly and doesn't leave any trail.

My skin definitely looked and felt good using this consistently. I have a pretty basic skincare routine and don't get as much sleep as I should so my skin often suffers. Trialling this cream made me much more dilligent about applying it in the early morning (I get up around 5 most days).

I didn't have any oily bouts while using this product, but I did get dry from time-to-time. I put this down to having to wear a mask all day now though.

If it wasn't for the small I'm sure I'd love this product!

I really love this cream, it feels great when you put it on. Especially as some creams with suncream in feel yuck on the skin..I couldnt tell that i was wearing a cream with sunblock in it. I loved how this made my skin look and feel. It looks really healthy and hydrated. I havnt really had a chance to really try it out been outside in the sun..( As a ece teacher im outside most of the day, due to lock down havnt been at work). So looking forward to seeing how the spf30 works been outside, especially as the weather is getting better. I struggle to find creams with sunblock in that dont react to myskin..The Olay regenerist whip has not reacted to my skin at all. The jar that it comes in is a nice shape and size, and will be handy for travelling or just putting in your handbag.

This Olay Regenerist Whip UV SPF 30 cream really does everything it says. I haven't tried many of Olay's other products so can not compare it to them however this moisturizer is a must-try product if you are looking for a great moisturizer.

The red container with a silver lid is lovey and gives the product a luxurious feel. It has a fairly strong floral smell however it isn't overwhelming. It feels lovely on and a big bonus it is SPF 30!

I am in my late 30's and had very oily skin in the past but it is now more of a normal skin type/ combination. I apply just a small finger size amount and rub it in with my hands. This moisturizer is somehow super light and airy while still feeling like your skin is getting a good solid application of moisturizer. Even towards the end of the day, I feel like my face is well moisturized! I haven't experienced any breakouts which I can do when trying a new product. I always use a separate day and night cream and look for an SPF in my day cream. Being SPF30 without feeling super heavy is a big win for me!

There really isn't anything I didn't like about this product and would recommend it to anyone looking for a great day cream!

I’m so grateful to have been able to trial this moisturiser, I always try and use spf in my daily routine when warmer weather comes around. I know I should be doing the same in the winter, but I’m not perfect! :D I love a good 2in1, I could never apply my daily moisturiser and then add sunscreen on top, that’s 2 layers before my foundation/bb cream and I find it too much for me and it pills up and looks terrible. I absolutely love the higher spf 30 as I sometimes find moisturisers with only spf 15, but I find that’s not enough for me, especially since I don’t reapply it throughout the day. The consistency is a bit weird, very sticky but airy at the same time, but it doesn’t stay sticky on the skin thankfully! It goes on great, soaks in quick and matte, yet hydrating enough and there’s no residue, makeup can be applied pretty much straight after, no need to wait at all, which is very helpful for me in the mornings when I’m already late for work(I’ve told you I’m not perfect, lol). It’s surprisingly great, I didn’t really try any Olay products before, because I always looked at the brand as old ladies’ products, but I’m in my mid thirties now, so I think I qualify to start looking into the brand a bit more! I will definitely check out more products from their range and I would even repurchase this cream when on special. :)

I really liked this, it goes on smooth and easily to apply. Doesn’t leave your skin feeling heavy or greasy however I found that my skin felt a bit dry. I will try this for a bit longer to see how it goes.

The consistency of the product is very thick almost too thick for my liking I felt like I needed to use a lot more product to cover my face than usual. Application was easy but I needed to work it into my face in sections for even application. The fragrance of the product was so strong it smelt like supermarket shampoo I'm more into using product with no fragrance due to my sensitive skin. Coverage was average as the cream is very thick I needed to use a lot of the product to ensure I had full coverage of my face. I do feel it sits well under makeup and is non greasy. Longevity was a little disappointed as my skin looked dry after using the product once I applied foundation I had patches of dry skin show also wearing this and spf foundation I still ended up with some sun damage to my face within 20 minutes of being out in the sun. Useage is alright there is a lot of cream in the packaging so it can last awhile depending on the user it comes in a 50g package. The price is a little more than I would like to spend for a drug store brand although olay is a well known brand I would rather pay a little more for a top of the line product. The packaging is a bright red with silver lid jar it's is alright to look at removal of the cover was near impossible I needed to use a knife to remove the white cap under the lid. Results within the trial period I did not notice any results from using this product plumper and more radiant skin after the first use? No I did not see this change unfortunately. Would I recommend this product in future? Sorry it wasn't for me I was hoping I would love it and to find a moisturiser that works for my skin type I'm still left with dull looking skin. It's worth giving it ago as everyone has different skin types and it may just work better for you.