Olay Miracle Boost and Micro Sculpt Duo Review

I was excited to use both products and ever hopeful for good results . Both products initially excited me and seemed really good,the cream smelt divine ,and lovely on my skin ,and the serum although initially seemed sticky on application did leave my skin feeling smooth and supple especially after applying the cream . However an hour or so later my skin still felt dry and didn’t have a glow to it that other products have given me . They failed in my opinion to deliver what’s advertised and perhaps is more suited to less mature skin . There really hasn’t been a marked improvement in my skin .

Not only is the packaging sleek, the pump dispenses just the right amount. It's light in texture and applies well. I really do think that the overall appearance of my skin is has improved. It appears more hydrated and brighter since using this product. I will be purchasing when I run out.

Love the packaging of both these products. The pre-essence is a user friendly pump that pre-fills when you twist open the top, couldnt be easier. I also appreciate the cream is in a comfortable to hold (I know, right?) container with a quarter twist to open lid. I don't know if I'm alone in this, but products that you have to unscrew round and round can be a bit frustrating in the before-work-5-minutes-till-I-have-to-leave urgency! The pre-essence feels lovely on my skin, like a dewy liquid-y gel, very quenching. The product suggests 2 pumps but Ive only ever used 1 and it feels like plenty. It absorbs quickly into my thirsty skin, and doesnt feel sticky or tacky like some gel-type products can. Also love the cream, which is rich, but not greasy. Also absorbs quickly and doesnt leave any oiliness so good for a make-up base. I have really enjoyed the 2 step process and my skin feels moisturised and I think a bit more toned and youthful, however would really want to use it for another few weeks to really see if that's actually the case or wishful thinking?

After hitting 30 I stepped up my anti-ageing game. I spend more and use more on my skin to slow and hide the signs of ageing. I was very excited to be selected to trial this Olay Duo – has a few claims that if they work anyone would love. Thanks BR for the amazing opportunity.

I totally understand you can’t get a facelift in a jar.. but you can get ingredients to improve the appearance of your skin and slow the effects of aging - Pretty much I have very realistic expectations of what to expect from a bottle.

This duo claims to reduce pores, improve texture and radiance, firm skin and visibly reduce lines and wrinkles. After using for a while I have noticed my skin is tighter, firmer, smoother and my pores definitely look smaller. I took a before and after photo (will post) – lighting differs and I currently have a cold so they were pretty average to be honest.. BUT very noticeably I have smaller pores!! Win!! I did find it hard to tell if it visibly reduced my wrinkles. It increased the moisture to my skin, as well as smoothing and firming it so I feel like it was working but yes wrinkle wise it was very hard to tell – perhaps because mine are mostly eye wrinkles so I find it hard to look at the side of my face without straining my eyes. Aside from that petite pores is a huge win!

Thanks again BR.

" Olay regenerist micro-sculpting cream" and " Olay regenerist miracle boost youth pre-essence" Duo really surprised me. I am 53 years old and I have mature skin's problem. I have been trying this Duo products for two weeks and my skin looked obviously firmer and hydrated. My whole face complexion improved. Especially on my draw line ( firmer ) and the pores around my nose became smaller the smoother. Before I started using these Duo products, I thought they might leave on my skin greasy and sticky. To my surprise it didn't happen like that! They were not oily at all. They just made my skin feel moist and dewy. Everyday I just couldn't wait to use them. I highly recommend these Duo Olay anti-aging products to every woman that has mature skin.

I used the Olay Regenerist Miracle Boost Youth Pre-Essence and Olay Regenerist Micro Sculpting Face Cream together in the mornings and before bed for three weeks.

They come in matching posh red and silver packaging, which makes it looks very high end and matches their quite high price.

Together the products make a good duo as the pre-essence acts like a primer for the moisturiser, making it go on more smoothly and absorbing into my skin better. I trialled the best length of time to apply the two products and found that leaving the essence to dry for about 30 seconds was ideal. Too soon and it seemed too wet for the cream, but longer than that it seemed to have dried too much and the cream didn't apply as smoothly.

Using the products together my face felt more hydrated and smooth. However I didn't see any visible signs of reducing wrinkles (though I may need to use it for more than three weeks to see real results).

Because the cream doesn't have sun protection and the two step process seems a bit much for my busy mornings, I will start using this just at night before bed.

Olay Micro Sculpt Duo: a product with a lovely scent, a light gel and easy to apply. I did find the product absorbed easily in my skin and the feel was pleasant and felt that it firmed up my skin. Personally felt one pump of the dispenser was sufficient, rather than the two pumps recommended on the packaging.

Olay Miracle Boost: Love the consistency and texture of this creme. It did feel luxurious on the skin, and felt like it did lock in the serum more using this product as part of a skincare regime. I did break out in pimples the first few days but this improved after use.

Result: After less than two weeks using this product, I still need to see the results eventuate from using these products. I do love the serum and feels like this hydrates my skin and using both products, my skin does feel softer. Does it meet the 'Miracle' claim - not yet. I have not seen this as a stand-out from other similar brands or products (yet), but will keep on the regime for another month to see if the benefits shine for me.

I found both products had attractive packaging and with the Olay products being easily accessible and reasonably priced in the supermarket, it certainly is a product I will use in future, if the benefits work for me....time will tell :-)

I found the products really easy to apply. The Pre-essence is applied first and gives good coverage. I found the essence made my skin tingle but thought that was just the active ingredients doing its 'thing'. The sculpting cream then went over the top over the top. This gave my skin a reflecting glow which I liked.

I found that my skin became quite 'tacky' feeling which I didn't like too much.

After a week of using this duo my skin became quite pimply so I stopped using them. I recommenced after a week when my skin had cleared and unfortunately my skin reacted again so I stopped the trial. Not sure what caused it but think it may have been the Miracle Boost as my skin tingled when applied.

I really like this duo, the packaging is bright, cheerful and you can clearly see you are getting the same range. Solid and classy materials and colours and the engineering behind the dropper lid of the ‘Pre-essence’ is amazing! These products worked well together, I used them both twice a day as directed and over the last 3 weeks, I am sure I have less fine lines and firmer skin, quite an achievement given I have recently lost weight and saggy skin is a frequent side effect. (Although I doubt it would do anything for my bat wings) This is a product up I will continue to use and once my stash is used up, it is something I will purchase, I particularly loved the green apple fragrance of the cream! Yum!

I have been using the Miracle Boost and Micro Sculpt Duo for just over 2 weeks and I am pleasantly impressed! I have been using morning and night as recommended. The 2 products definitely work well together. The Miracle boost youth pre-essence goes on first, it smells nice and is quite runny so they are correct when they say a 2 pump dosage, this is enough for the face and neck. I did find it took a little while to soak in before I could apply the Micro-Sculpting cream. The Micro-Sculpting cream has a nice fragrance but not too powerful. It is really easy to apply and a small amount goes a long way. Using these 2 products together I have definitely noticed a small difference in my skin, my pores have reduced and the lines around my eyes appear smoother. My skin feels brighter too. The price is above average but I do think it is worth paying this amount. I love these products and would definitely recommend trying them.