Olay Luminous Niacinamide + Vitamin C Super Serum

Summary: The Olay Nicinamide + Vitamin C serum really does brighten the skin and is well worth the investment. Detail: The Olay Nicinamide + Vitamin C serum comes in a 30ml bottle. The bottle is made of cloudy glass, which makes it difficult to determine how far through the bottle you are. The cap twists open. The applicator/dropper is attached to the cap. The instructions say to use two "pumps" per application. This is surprisingly difficult to calculate - pressing the top of the cap releases the serum from the dropper - sometimes this releases one large drop, and one small one - other times it releases two medium, sized drops. I generally ran with using the contents of the dropper. The serum has a really pleasant aroma and has the consistency of single cream. It quickly absorbs into the skin without leaving any sticky or greasy residue. I used the product morning and night, following the instructions to tone first and to follow with moisturiser. The serum states it will brighten skin and reduce the look of dark spots. After using the serum for two weeks I am really impressed by how much brighter my skin is. It really has a lovely glow and, although I still have plenty of wrinkles, I feel that my skin looks more youthful. I have not noticed any reduction in the dark spots on my skin. However, I have noticed that they are easier to cover with foundation, so perhaps there has been some small change. The serum retails for $59.99, which is a considerable investment. Especially considering that, using the product morning and night I think it would only last a month. However, this one really works and in my opinion is well worth the investment.

My first impressions came when I opened the product box, the packaging of the bottle was very unique! You twist the lid and a button pops up that you push to expel the product into the dropper, so that you hygienically and conveniently get the right amount of product. My initial thoughts of the formula were the lovely fresh fragrant smell. It was so nice and didn’t irritate my sensitive eczema prone skin. While using this product I found my skin become supple and glowing, and it was such a wonderful base when putting on make up, especially my full coverage matte foundation, I felt as though my skin was healthy and glowing. I really enjoy using this product and it makes my skincare routine feel extra luxurious than normal.

I was fortunate enough to be selected to trial this serum and really wanted to love it. While I didn't hate it I didn't really see too much in the way of results when it came to changing my skin imperfections, although it did a great job at hydrating. The serum is in a really innovative bottle that has a self-measuring dropper built into it. You turn the top and it draws in the serum while inside the bottle and then when you push the button a perfect amount of serum comes out. I have rather dry skin but found the dose to be plenty to apply to my face and neck. The serum itself is lightweight and absorbs very easily into the skin without leaving it greasy. It does have a light fragrance which is pleasant, although probably not necessary, as it doesn't hang around after application.

In summary I found this to be a good hydrator, but at the $60 price point I wouldn't be in a rush to purchase this myself.

This was a really gentle but really good vitamin c serum. It absorbed really quickly into my skin, didn't leave a greasy feeling at all. It has a pleasant fragrance too, it's not too strong and the fragrance does dissipate quite quickly. I'd definitely use this again once I've used it up. I did find that not a lot of product comes out of the glass container, but that's OK, because you don't need a lot. It does spread a long way. Definitely a nice product though.

Olay super serum has surprised me. The product comes in a easy to use bottle with a dropper for application. I do like the applicator as it minimisers contamination and gives good control on how much product to dispense. I do have dry and sensitive skin and found that this Olay serum did work pretty well in keeping my skin hydrated and giving me a smooth finish. The serum is easy to apply and is of cream like texture rather than serum/oil feel like other vitamin c serums that I have used. Absorbs easily and does not leave any greasy residue. It leaves the skin feeling smooth. I used the product only in the mornings and found that it did not interfere with my makeup. As for removing sun spots I might need to use it for a little bit longer as I feel it’s hard to see any major difference within 2 weeks. The only downside for me I would say was that I found it to be highly fragrant. Although not unpleasant but personally I would have preferred it a lot more if it wasn’t so fragrant. Overall a good product for the size and price range. Would recommend for people trying to achieve a brighter and smoother looking skin.

First up, I love the bottle and the way the applicator works! The clever locking system means no accidental spills or unnecessary oxidisation of the serum. I can see myself repurposing the empty jar for art purposes. The serum is pleasant smelling and feels lovely on my skin. I barely needed to put moisturiser over the top. My skin is sensitive but hasn’t reacted at all to the Vit C which is a plus. Within a few days of using Olay Luminous Vitamin C Serum some mild peeling of dry skin appeared but has since settled down leaving my skin looking more even toned and brighter. A friend who hasn’t seen me for a couple of weeks commented on how great my skin is looking last night, it can only be due to the Olay, so I’m looking forward to seeing the difference after a month of use! What’s extra great is that there’s no sulphates, parabens, phthalates, petrolatum nor mineral oils. If you’re looking for a Vit C Serum that delivers without feeling harsh, I definitely say to give this one a try.

Its name is a bit of a mouthful - Olay Luminous Niacinamide + Vitamin C Super Serum but it is definitely worth attempting to pronounce niacinamide once you have tried using it.

The lid is well designed in that the pump pops after you turn the lid to open it. This is handy if you need to keep it in your handbag/toiletry bag.

The directions advise to use 2 pumps twice a day after you have cleansed and toned, and then put your moisturiser on after the Olay serum. I pumped it directly onto my fingers and it’s quite runny, so I did my two pumps separately.

The serum itself has a lovely , almost citrusy, fragrance and it feels extremely light after you rub it into your skin. It’s not greasy at all and absorbs into your skin instantly. My skin felt smooth and soft straight after using it. I could quite happily have used it more often than the recommended twice daily (but I didn’t).

I definitely noticed a softer feel and look to my skin after using it and I think it does give it an extra natural glow. My skin has a couple of patches of hyperpigmentation and quite an uneven tone but I felt the super serum helped minimise the overall look and tone.

Overall I think this is a fantastic product and definitely worth giving it a try if you want to reduce uneven skin tone and to give your skin a lovely summer glow. It’s even on sale this week at both Farmers and Countdown for $35 (it usually costs around $60).

I was very excited to try this product since it contained both niacinamide and vitamin C - two ingredients that seem to be everywhere right now due to providing real results. I have used a product with niacinamide before with great results, so I felt like trying a product with niacinamide plus the addition of vitamin C would be perfect.

The look of the packaging was pretty standard. I like that the box stated what the serum is formulated 'with' and 'without', alongside a full ingredients list. It also stated at which step in your routine the product should be used, which I always appreciate.

The bottle is pretty and pearlescent. However, that auto-dropper really got me! I'm kind of embarrassed to admit that I had to use Google to figure out how to open the product initially (even though instructions are included). Once it's open though, it's easy to dispense the product each time - you just twist the lid, click it down and then open it.

The formula was not quite what I was expecting from a serum - it was milky and quite runny. There is a fragrance but it is pretty neutral.

I think the formula contributed to my dislike of the product. Yes, it was a lightweight texture as claimed, but I think it was actually too lightweight. It felt like I was just applying a moisturiser and often I felt like the two pumps it recommended (and the amount that could be held in the dropper) just wasn't enough.

I didn't see any changes to my skin, despite using it twice a day as recommended. While it claims to brighten and provide a radiant glow, I didnt feel bright or glowy either immediately after applying, or after 2 weeks of use. Unfortunately there was also no change to the dark spots that have developed on my skin over the last few months. Overall I felt underwhelmed and realised that the products I'd cut out of my routine to trial this one had been doing a much better job.

I have used an Olay moisturiser before and loved it, so I am disappointed by this serum. I will continue to use this in the hopes that I see some results. I would love it to have some effect on my dark spots, and maybe that just takes more time. I would however not re-purchase, as I think there are much better products out there at the same price point.

I was very excited to try this product!

Not going to lie… figuring out the bottle took me a lot longer than I would like to admit. I definitely prefer pump bottles for serums and face products, rather than a separate dropper that you try and screw back on when your hands are slippery with serum

The serum itself didn’t really smell of anything. It did leave my face feeling quite sticky, until I put moisturiser on. Wasn’t a fan of that tacky skin feeling

As with anything skincare that has vitamin c, it is not recommended for oily skin as it encourages the skin to produce more oil. As I have combination skin, I used this serum only on the dry parts of my face.

I didn’t notice a change in my acne scarring, or general skin condition while trialling this serum. That could be related to face mask use though, so I will keep trying and see if it changes my mind

I’m not in a hurry to go and purchase this product myself

This is a beautiful liquid is a thin, light consistency. It’s a wonderful pearly opaque colour that looks quite luxurious. It has a dropper type applicator in the lid of the bottle that doesn’t pop up until you untwist it. I personally really like this it’s easy to use the amount you want with out wastage, but can’t be pressed until you are opening to use. It has a slight fresh fragrance that I really like and it’s gone before you finish applying it to your face. It says to use 2 pumps twice a day but I only needed one which would be less than 1ml (I think) to cover my face nice and evenly. It absorbed into my face really quickly and I was presently surprised that it didn’t add too much more time to the face care routines. With only needing such a little Amount this product would last me a good 4-5 weeks I think and with a price of around $55-$65 on different retailers I don’t think it’s too bad for what your getting. Its comes in a 30ml glass bottle it’s has a silver lid with the dropper that’s easy to use and open, the bottle is a sparkly iridescent that is quite eye catching when it’s in the right lights. It has all the information about us wage clearly printed in a nice size txt on the back.

My skin just looks more fresh and less dull since adding this to my routine. I just can see my skin glowing thought out the day, my dark spot also seem less noticeable and have started to fade with more time I’m sure they will fade more.

I would 100% recommend this to anyone who feels there skin looks dull and flat I’ve had a couple of people say how my skin looks so nice and like I’m glowing! It’s a great inexpensive way to shake up your skin care routine and give your skin a bit more life! I love everything about this product it’s going to be permeant in my routine from now on.