Olay Luminous Niacinamide + Vitamin C Super Serum

Vitamin C products are fantastic for brightening the completion. I use this serum daily during my a.m routine. I have found this brightens up my dark spots, absorbs well and doesn’t feel sticky. I use this product in conjunction with a Hyaluronic serum followed by an spf moisturiser.

After I bought this I realised the packaging didn’t even mention the amount of vit c in product. However I have used it since purchasing a few wks ago. Pleasant mild fragrance. Absorbs easily and leaves a lovely glow on the skin which I like. Didn’t really notice much difference to my skin until I had been using it for three or more weeks. Skin looks way clearer and has a more even look to my colouring. Will continue to use this product.

I really enjoyed trying this serum as part of a BR trial. After just using it once, my skin felt incredibly smooth and soft the next day. After a week of use, I can't see any lightening in dark spots yet but my skin definitely looks brighter. I was confused about how the pump works at first, but all you have to do is twist it to get a dose then twist it open and dispense 2 drops which will cover the whole face and is actually enough to cover my neck too. The directions say to use this twice daily. The packaging is quite classy with barely any scent. I also like the fact that it is paraben and mineral oil free.

I was super excited to trial this product because I've been looking to supercharge my skincare with some vitamin c.

Let's start with the packaging. This came in a glass bottle which show a white almost iridescent liquid inside. Once I finally opened it however the serum was more of a yellow-y/cream colour.

Although this looks like it could be a pump bottle, do not let it fool you. Instead the pump-like top actually works the same as a eyedropper.

So you pump to collect the serum, twist to open and pump to release the serum. It's nice and sanitary but I suspect I'll be using some cotton buds to collect the serum when it gets low.

The serum itself is light to apply and adds an instant subtle glow.

I have paired it with a vitamin c scrub and brightening cleanser for a fully brightening skincare routine, but I reckon the serum packs the biggest brightening punch.

The serum smells nice and feels light on the skin. It doesn’t leave any residue after it’s dried. I had super dry skin that moisturiser wasn’t solving but the serum cleared it up after 2 days of use, morning and night. My skin feels smoother and it looks a little clearer but hard to tell after a week’s use. I’ll definitely keep using it!

The instructions say 2 pumps but 1 pump covers your face. I use two to cover my neck area.

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.

The name is a mouthful isn't it!

I like everything about the packaging - top marks Olay. The box has lots of information on it and the bottle itself is sleek and clean, a quality addition to the vanity.

My googling of price buts this anywhere between $40 and $60; a pretty reasonable price band for a serum of this quality.

My skin is slightly oily in areas with a tendency to look dull over winter - this serum has pretty much righted the imbalances within 2 weeks! The niacinamide has definitely corrected the oily zones and yeap, my skin definitely looks brighter, more dewy.

The general skin texture feels vastly improved.

I do not like fragranced facial products so the scent is a bit of a bugbear for me, but I've powered on through and am glad I did because the results have been so good.

This serum comes in a gorgeous silver and turquoise box. The bottle is a lovely pearly glass with a silver top. It looks luxury! It has a pretty auto glass dropper which is easy to dispense the right amount of serum onto your face. It has a fresh botanical scent which absorbs into your skin really quickly and feels light. I really like this product it definitely made my face look fresh and brighter and made it look more glowy from the first use. I didn’t notice a difference in my dark sun spots but I think 2 weeks isn’t enough time to see a difference in this kind of skin concern. I have super sensitive skin and found this product didn’t irritate at all. I love how it doesn’t contain nasties like parabens, mineral oils, petroleum etc. Definitely would use this again!

I am addicted to serums and have used loads of different brands and types over the years, and Olay serums are always in my top-picks list. This one is no different. It's a particularly creamy texture, yet still light and easy to apply. It slips on beautifully, melts in, and leaves skin feeling silky and smooth. No irritation (even on my sometimes highly sensitive skin) and very hydrating (even on my very dry skin).

It hasn't dramatically faded my sun spots, but my skin, particularly around the eyes, actually looks lighter and brighter. I've had some health and sleeping issues over the past months that have made me look quite tired and drawn, but since starting on this serum, I feel more confident because I just look better. I've had people comment on this, so I know it's not just my wishful thinking!

I like the dropper bottle for hygiene and ease of use but, as always, I'd prefer a pump, which is even more hygienic and easier to use as you're not pulling out a pipette, exposing it to air, and trying to fit it back into a very narrow neck.

With proven ingredients, no nasties, a pleasantly light scent and a beautiful texture, this serum is kind to sensitive skin, hydrating and brightening. I'll be buying again.

First off the packaging is gorgeous! Love the silver box and the frosted bottle with chrome top look so nice on my countertop. The smell of the serum is light and fresh, not heavily scented. The texture is more fluid than I expected and the dropper applicator is easy to use. Rubbed between the fingers there is little viscosity that I would expect with a serum so I was a little skeptical. My fears were unfounded! This serum absorbs in seconds with no sticky residue on the skin, ready to layer with moisturizer and doesn't leave a film or make foundation pill or look patchy which I have found with other serums. It wasn't until I realized after the first week that I'm using significantly less concealer that this product actually works! My skin feels smoother, it looks smoother and my dark circles under my eyes and pigmentation issues are greatly improved. Its such a quick simple and easy step to add to my skin care routine, not exhausting at all. I will be adding this into my regime going forward.