Olay Antioxidant (Vitamin B3, C, E) Moisturiser

The box for the Olay Regenerist Antioxidant Moisturiser looks really big, and makes you expect an extra large tub of moisturiser, but it is actually misleading. The inside of the box is partly filled in with more cardboard, so that the average size tub of moisturiser does not rumble around inside it. I find this very disappointing as it also causes unnecessary waste. The instructions on the tub are nice and clear for how to use the moisturiser itself, however they do not mention how to use the cream together with other products in the range, such as the serum that I have been using at the same time. I had to look up the Olay website for this information, but I still could not find out what the benefits are of using several of the products in the range together. Looking just at the descriptions of the packaging, the moisturiser and serum do exactly the same thing. The moisturiser tub itself is very pretty and sturdy. The creme is bright white, and has a really nice, light consistency. I have only used the moisturiser together with the serum, but I think it would also be really nicely hydrating on its own. Given that the creme needs to be used together with an SPF in the daytime, it would be really nice if it already had an SPF added to it. As mentioned, I have only used the moisturiser with the serum, but even together I have not observed any changes to my skin that I would describe as “younger looking”. So far I have not had much luck with Olay anti-ageing products, but I have always really liked their regular moisturisers, especially the ones with SPF

This is a creamy texture like usual creams have. I thought it felt really light when I took it from the bottle into palm of my hand. So I combined the Olay antioxidant serum and this cream for my skin routine for about 5 days and 5 nights. I felt it releases a lot of oil on my combination skin by the time its time to wake up. I tried using it just during 3 nights with the serum and it had my skin oily next mornings. I did feel the less oily parts of my skin as very hydrated though. But the oily parts started breaking out and got some acne out of using this moisturiser. Even when I used just a pea size. I am sure it must suit someone with very dry skin or dry skin. But this one is not for me. And I had to stop using after 8 days of use. I gave it most benefit of doubt even when I had acne after the 3rd day of use.

The packaging is alright and the second white handle protective lid beneath the main lid, is hard to pick up as the bottle creates suction once closed. So when you pick it, hard one there. However not too bad.

I prefer gel based moisturisers and this one is not for me. But thanks BR for the trial.

Very surprised by this one from Olay, usually I find their products heavily perfumed to the point of unusability, but this moisturizer had a nice light fragrance, not at all overpowering. The packaging is pretty enough, a nice deep red, but there is a lot of unnecessary plastic In the double walled pottle. The moisturiser itself is somewhere between a gel and cream. Not too heavy but you feel like you’ve applied something worthwhile. It feels a bit tacky on the skin for a little while after application, but once this dries/soaks in it leaves a lovely soft finish. In the 3 weeks of use, my skin has felt nicely hydrated throughout, not dry spells. But I did not notice any change in fine lines. This was definitely a middle of the road moisturizer for me. No built in SPF is extremely off putting as a day cream, but fine as a night cream. Personally, I will finish the pot, but I would not purchase this moisturiser.

I really really wanted to like this moisturiser. The description sounded good, like a solid moisturiser with added benefits and as I near the end of my 30's, it seemed like it would be a great addition to my skincare routine. The jar has a solid feel with a nice tight seal. The cream inside is thick, white and is heavily fragrance. I don't mind a nice scent but this was quite overpowering. I used this moisturiser every night for 12 days but I just felt that it left my skin greasy and congested. It says on the jar that you can use it as a day cream too but I feel like it was far too thick for that. As a standard moisturiser for someone with really dry skin it would probably be ok but I don't think it goes above and beyond considering the price.