Olay Luminous Niacinamide + Vitamin C Super Serum

I haven't used an Olay product in a long time so was looking forward to trying this serum! Firstly, the packaging is lovely and simple, I liked the push button style dropper, it was easy to use.

I found the serum texture silky, easy to spread across my skin - didn't feel sticky nor too watery, and absorbed quickly, all the things I like in my serums! It also has a mild pleasant scent, I don't mind scented skincare as long as it's not too overpowering, and this Olay scent is nice.

After two weeks of using the Niacinamide + Vitamin C Super Serum morning and night, I did notice my skin looking somewhat brighter and feeling a little smoother overall, I think continued use of this product over a longer period will probably increase the changes I'm starting to see. I'm at an age where my skin is starting to show some fine lines now so while I really like this serum, I'd probably like to try the Niacinamide + Hyaluronic serum in this Olay range for its skin-plumping claims.

Overall I would recommend this product to anyone with normal to dry skin, it's a nice hydrating non-greasy serum that's simple to use after cleaning and toning, even if you're in a rush because it's so easy to apply and absorbs quickly.

When I first received this product to review, I was a little sceptical that it would actually do what it said it would. However, after almost 2 weeks I’m pleasantly surprised!

I have been using this serum morning and night alongside my Essano set which contains niacinamide, and together they have really helped settle my skin and even it out. The serum is super silky and easy to spread across my face, but doesn’t leave an oil slick across my face which I really appreciate!

The serum smells really nice, not overpowering and doesn’t have that real chemical smell to it. Hard to tell if the smell doesn’t linger long or if you just get used to it quick because after about 5 minutes I couldn’t smell a thing.

It’s recommended to use 2 pumps of serum, however I found it quite difficult to get a full second pump without having to screw the lid back on, pumping it a few times then unscrewing it again.

Overall this was a really nice product for my skin. At $36 a bottle I’m glad a little goes a long way!

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.

I was super excited to receive this product it looked awesome and ive never really tried a serum on my face before as i was always worried that it would make my face too oily but boy was i wrong with this product! The packaging was brilliant and felt so luxurious, from the shiny box it came in to the bottle with its twist top and dropper to drip the product onto my skin. The serum looked beautiful and shimmery before i applied it onto my skin. It absorbed into my skin so quickly leaving it feeling soft and smelling beautiful and fresh. Didnt really notice much of a change in my skin tone and brightening my skin but i will keep using and seeing if it makes any changes the more i use it. So glad i gave this serum a try and its really wanting me to try serums on my face more often for sure!

I loved the automatic dropper, I loveeee 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.

I wish they would specify the concentration of the vitamin C though, can't find it anywhere!

I found a reduction in the appearance of Milia under my eyes and on my cheeks which is of unexpected benefit to me as they've been something that has annoyed me a great deal. While I've also seen somewhat of an improvement of uneven skin tone I believe I definitely need more time using the product to see greater results in this domain. It's difficult to say whether my recent break out of acne could be attributed to the product or the fact that aunt flo has paid a visit during the course of this trial. While I might not use this specific product again, I will try other niacinamide based products to see if there is greater results for others. I found the bottle kind of annoying more than annoying and prefer the traditional dropper style. I felt that my particular one had minimal product actually in the dropper and so required a couple of pumps to ensure I had adequate product for complete coverage of my face. I will continue to use it and hopefully see additional improvements to my skin overall.

I have combination oily skin and I have uneven skintone and post-acne marks. Hoping this would help out with the pigmentation, but I haven’t used it long enough to see improvements in pigmentation. However the niacinamide did help with calming my skin and reduce my oil production. The vitamin C is gentle and I did not experience any irritation which is great.

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.