Olay Total Effects Moisturiser Day Cream Review

Initially I was concerned that the formula was quite thick and somewhat greasy. However, it was very quickly absorbed, and my skin felt plumped and luscious. I've been receiving a lot of compliments about my appearance since starting on this, being told I look really youthful and refreshed, which is always nice to hear at 45. I found the sunscreen effective, and didn't experience any eye irritation from it, which I have a problem with other moisturisers with built in sunscreen. Overall, this seems good value for money, although I'm not so keen on the pump action, as I wonder how much is wasted in the bottle that is hard to access with the pump.

I was looking forward to trialing this product. First impressions, nice packaging. Easy to use pump bottle and Smells amazing. I found the product thick and creamy and smoothed over my skin easily. After the first 3 days of use I found it dried my skin out around my forehead and checks but continued to use and it soon clear up. Not sure if it was my skin adjusting to a new product or not. It's a great base for foundation, I did worry that because of its thick creamy texture it may not work well with my foundation but if I left it to absorb for 5 minutes before applying foundation it was lovely. My skin has started to feel softer. I personally feel it's to early to tell if it's helping with my signs of aging. I will continue to use this product to give it a fair trial and look forward to seein if it lives up to its claims.

I love this product, I normally avoid moisturisers with an spf as I find most greasy and create flashback in photos, but the consistency of this is lovely, my skin feels great. I'd been suffering a bit of winter dryness around my chin and this product sorted that out overnight. I also love the scent, to me this is a big selling point, I like my skincare routine to feel luxurious and a nice fragrance does that.

My initial thought on first use was it's a tad thick and heavy for a day cream but I soon got over that. I've only used this for a short while, but I really, really like it.

It says it fights the 7 signs of aging and given a bit more time it could well live up to that statement. Certainly it is moisturising, non greasy and SPF factor lived up to it's claim, so a great start. I goes on smoothly, and you don't need a lot, it smells fresh and the bottle is pretty looking, with a handy pump which dispenses the right amount.

I'm converted and would be happy to keep using this product. Great price too.

I’ve used the Olay Total Effects Moisturiser for 12 years and it’s STILL my holy grail. Before I continue with my review - I use the Normal one with no SPF which is the original version (it can be harder to find than the SPF versions but you can usually pick it up at Countdown).

I have combination, sometimes sensitive, hormonal acne prone skin with discolouration but my face usually looks pretty clear and healthy as long as I’m eating well!

Now for the review - if you are anything like me you love to try new skincare, I want to try ALL of it. And I’ve tried so many different products over the years but nothing has ever compared to this gem. It is actually perfect and I’m not exaggerating. The formula isn’t too light, it isn’t too heavy. The scent isn’t too strong and it isn’t sticky, nor does it leave a film on your skin. It glides on smoothly and effortlessly and leaves your skin glowing and hydrated without leaving it shiny or greasy.

It contains niacinamide which is one of the few skincare ingredients scientifically proven to actually WORK at preventing and repairing ageing skin. The packaging is airtight with a pump, I don’t understand why all skincare isn’t packaged this way - as soon as you open a skin care item packaged in an open jar you allow bacteria to enter and the active ingredients become less effective every time you expose it to air. Plus dipping your fingers in countless times! No no no.

I absolutely credit this product to having my skin looking so young and healthy. I would recommend this to EVERYONE. No matter what your skin type, it’s a perfect example of “one size fits all”. If your skin is dry it will hydrate it. If you’re oily it will control the oil. I cannot fault it!

What can I say, I’m pretty impressed! I went into this trial hoping it would help smooth out my forehead lines that I get from not wearing my glasses, and it’s helped so much! They’re so much smoother and make up doesn’t sink into them anymore. My skin is feeling nice and soft, and I’m just love, love, loving it. You only need a small amount, don’t try and use 3 pumps or you’ll be calling all the kids in for some moisturiser. It’s nice and creamy, and goes on easily. Has a light “moisturiser” fragrance to it, but you can hardly smell it, great for my sensitive skin as it doesn’t irritate. The pump is super effective, but I did think the packaging looked a little cheap compared to what was advertised. I reckon this will last quite awhile now that I’ve worked out how much I need to pump out to cover my face, and I will for sure be buying this again!

I actually really like this cream. I liked the convenience of a pump which you could easily control the delivery of the amount of cream you want. It was also great that it was SPF15. My skin has felt soft and I love the way it doesn't make your face gel greasy after you have applied it. My daughter also commented on how nice it smelt.

well, I love Olay products! and this day cream 'anti-aging' product makes it to my top 5.

I purchased the sensitive fragrance free one, as I didn't want to get the fragranced one (my skin is fairly normal, I just didn't want a fragranced day cream).

I don't normally purchase or wear day creams because they leave my skin with a 'moisture film' and I like my creams to get in there and absorb fast. I tend to just use whatever body moisturizer I have around the house. creams that give 'moisture film' feels like it blocks my pores and I start getting perspiration droplets around my nose and hairline (sweating after moisturizing...what the hell?!? hahaha).

I instantly love this cream because it doesn't sting or burn my eyes, it doesn't break me out in pimples, and my cheeks don't go all red or blotchy after applying it. as for the anti-aging effects, I'm not sure yet...but I reckon many moisturizing creams have anti-aging effects by way that they add moisture, giving plumper skin, and that appearance of younger complexion. (followed of course with water, good diet, and general health and wellbeing lifestyle).

i'll still try other anti-aging creams, but I think i'll definitely return to this one!

I luckily got this product from the last vault. I like Olay products and I use lots of creams - day and night creams - so I was feeling very fortunate to get this one.

It comes in a classy box with Olay branding, and inside is a cute pump pot with Olay branding. The pump works very well, which I really like.

The product is a thick white cream and it has a fresh clean scent. It absorbs well into my skin and leaves a soft waxy feel behind it. My skin looks and feels lovely after a couple of weeks of using it. It has certainly helped repair the dullness and dryness. I have returned to my old tendency of using a lot of product, and the bottle is almost empty. I have been using it morning and night though - that's my excuse!

I like this product a lot and do recommend it to others to try. I would repurchase it. I think $32.99 is a fair price for a good moisturiser.

the packageing is pleasing.The pump bottle is easy to hold and pumps in an even motion. the contents were a smooth cream which held its shape when pumped out.It has a very slight but pleasant smell. I used the product 2x every day.It applied smootly and absorbed into the skin without leaveing a residue. my skin felt smooth and not at all dry. It didnot reduce the small lines on my face at all. It didnot reduce the appearance of the age spot on my cheek.my skin does not feel too dry so it has nourished it. I did not have a pore problem so not sure how this would affect them.I think my skin is a little more radiant. Overall it was pleasant to use but no different to lots of other products out there.