Olay Luminous Niacinamide + Vitamin C Super Serum

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.

I haven’t always used serum as a step in my skincare routine until recently when I noticed how dull and dry my skin had become after a harsh winter. This serum definitely came at the right time! Straightaway I loved the automatic dropper, I geek out with things like this. It’s super easy to get just the right amount on your fingers before you massage into your skin. In terms of results, I haven’t seen too much of a brightening effect, however my skin is plumper and more hydrated. With continued use I hope the product helps to even out skin tone. Overall, I’d recommend to give this a go, it’s not a miracle product but it definitely is better than using nothing at all.

I was stoked to try the Olay Luminous Niacinamide + Vitamin C Super Serum, as I already use a Niacinamide serum by The Ordinary and had been looking at getting their Vitamin C serum as well. Having them combined is awesome (and a money-saver)! The serum fit into my routine really easily with my other skincare, it was a really nice consistency and smelt good. The bottle recommended 2 pumps but that seemed like an awful lot on my hand. I really like how my skin looks and feels after using this (in conjunction with my other skincare). I feel like my skin is bright and glowy with a very even skin tone. I haven't worn any kind of foundation or BB cream the entire lockdown because I honestly feel like I don't need it. The packaging was the only thing I wasn't a fan of, it doesn't really stand up to the shelfie test with my other products. Also maybe it's just me, but I found the instructions super unclear – it took me a good 10 minutes to figure out how it actually dispensed the serum. With that said, once I did crack the Da Vinci code and get into it I really liked it, and I would buy it again.

I'd previously been using a supermarket brand Vitamin C serum and the Olay Luminous Niacinamide + Vitamin C Super Serum is certainly a step up.

The glass bottle gives it a high-end look and auto-dropper delivers just the right amount of product (although I did actually have to read the instructions to learn how to use it)!

The Olay Luminous Niacinamide + Vitamin C Super Serum is hydrating and absorbs easily. It also works perfectly when layering products as I follow it with creams and make-up depending on the time of the day.

I have dark pigmentation above one of my eyebrows and I'm not convinced that using this product twice per day for over two weeks has made much of a difference. My skin definitely looks brighter, more even, and more supple though. I will continue to use it and expect to see the promised benefits over time.

The Olay Luminous Niacinamide + Vitamin C Super Serum bottle is small and if you're using two pumps twice a day, I don't see a bottle lasting much more than a month. It's worth shopping around to buy this product as the price seems to vary drastically ($35.99 - $59.99) depending on where you purchase it from.

I always love trying a new serum, as I feel as though my skin becomes too used to the same old products I usually use.

First off, the packaging is super cool. I love the shimmer of the metallic-look box. The bottle itself also has a shimmer and is in a solid glass cylinder. The silver pump lid is easy to use, collecting the product into the dropper. Then you click the pump lid again once you have unscrewed the lid and the product is released from the dropper.

The texture of the serum is milkier than most other serums I have used. It has a thin texture and applies well, 2-3 drops is a great amount for my neck and face. It settles into the skin quickly and instantly has a brightening effect.

Usually I prefer a heavier gel type serum for my nighttime routine, but this has been a nice change.

The packaging for this product is a shimmery silver and turquoise box, minimal but suggests higher end for a product available in supermarkets. The bottle itself is made of glass with a white opaque finish to protect the product from sun damage. The applicator is a dropper that inserts into the bottle and provides a measured amount. I prefer a pump applicator for ease of use, but this is okay.

The product itself is white with a slight shimmery tinge to it. It is not oily, more creamy but of a consistency which glides onto your skin with ease. The directions suggest using two pumps twice a day, but I found one to one and half each time provided sufficient coverage. The product has a slight aroma, ordinarily I dislike fragranced products strongly but this was quite pleasant, almost like you are inhaling a relaxing essential oil as you apply the product to your skin.

The serum glides over your skin with ease and feels like it soaks in effortlessly. My skin felt hydrated and the shimmery tinge to the serum certainly provided a dewy glow. Further skin care products and makeup applied with ease over this serum.

Did this serum live up to it's claim? Hmmm... being mindful I only trialled this product for two weeks it is hard to categorically state either way but, the product claims to contain Niacinamide to reduce the look of dark spots - I wouldn't say my dark spots have necessarily reduced but the dewy glow of the product did make my skin overall appear brighter and supported makeup application to cover dark spots with ease. The product also claims to penetrate 10 surface layers deep to reveal skin's natural glow - again, I can't be sure if it penetrated this deep to reveal a natural glow but upon application my skin did appear brighter with a glow, which i would have credited to the slight shimmer in the serum as to the cause of this glow. 

Overall a very pleasing product and I look forward to continuing use of this serum beyond the trial time to decide if it is to become a staple in my skin care routine.

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 have been using this serum twice a day for at least 2 weeks now. I wash my face with my usual cleanser, then apply the serum then moisturiser.

Consistency: quite liquidy Fragrance: smells floral to me but just a slight hint and not overpowering

When I apply onto my face , it feels slightly tacky as it dries up, once fully dry then I apply my moisturiser.

Application: I apply in circular , upward motions, giving my facial muscles a gentle massage.

Glow: Once I finish my skincare - (face wash or (add exfoliation twice a week) then serum and moisturise),and if I leave my face as it is without makeup, then my face looks shiny especially when the sun hits my forehead/ cheeks.

I didn’t like how my skin is shiny, I expected that my skin would look naturally bright overall and not just shiny like I have oil on my forehead.

However, When I add my makeup with light- medium coverage foundation, my face looked as if I am wearing a subtle highlight. Very natural. I really how it looks and I would definitely include this in my routine.

I didn’t see any changes to my uneven skin tone or dark spots. This serum for me is just like a brightening primer, hopefully as I use it longer than 2 weeks , I will see more improvement to my skin.

So far I am very happy with this product as part of my makeup routine and I would really recommend it.