Olay Regenerist Whip UV SPF 30

I got this product from the rewards vault. It really is a "whipped" moisturiser - it is so light and airy and really lovely to put on. The fragrance is soft and not overpowering, and a little goes a long way. I didnt really notice major difference in my skin, but I loved the feel of it and really loved that it had a good SPF factor - a must for my regime now. I would definitely buy it again.

I chose the Olay Regenerist Whip UV Cream with SPF 30 in the Beauty Vault because I was looking for an anti-ageing cream and I am also a big fan of wearing sunscreen every day. In my opinion the best way to deal with skin ageing is to reduce UV exposure and avoid causing skin damage in the first place, so I was delighted to find a face cream that had an SPF of 30 at the same time as being able to reduce already existing signs of ageing. The packaging of this cream looks really nice, but unfortunately it is not recyclable. Given the plethora of recyclable plastics, glass etc. available today I think this is a real misstep from Olay. I have been using Olay products for many years, usually just simple moisturising face creams with SPF, and I have always really liked them, however, this is the first time that I have used a “whip” rather than a normal face cream. Sadly, I have to say that I do not particularly like the consistency of the whip, and it also smells a bit “chemical”. I was not using any other products with anti-ageing ingredients while using the Regenerist Cream, and I was eventually using it once per day. The first time I used it, it seemed to be absorbed into the skin at first, but then my skin felt like it was burning a little, and I could not tell if the cream was peeling off again as I kept trying to massage it in, or if indeed some skin was coming off. At this point I was a little worried as my skin had never reacted to any face cream before, and googled the cream to see if Olay had any information on this. While I could not find any information from Olay I found that many reviews of the cream mentioned similar issues, but with no negative outcomes. There did not seem to be any damage to my skin, and I did not want to waste the rest of the cream, so I waited a couple of days and tried again, assuming that my skin would just need to get used to the anti-ageing ingredients in the cream. This time there was less burning and peeling, and after a few days of using the cream every second day, I went to using it every day and I had no more burning sensation. The slight peeling does however still occasionally happen, even now that I have been using the cream for months. I am not sure if this is due to it being a whip rather than a regular cream or caused by the ingredients. Over all, the cream is certainly hydrating, it has the promised matt finish, and I like that it has SPF 30. However, I cannot say that it has caused the advertised “skin appearance transformation”. While I will not buy this product again, I think it may suit other people who like the whip and whose skin might react differently to the ingredients.

Oh how I love receiving things to trial from Beauty Review, unwrapping the courier package like it's a birthday present lol. Spying the packaging I thought It looked impressively big but then the product was much smaller inside, a good thing to see the box is recyclable. Other than the packaging being a little excessive it looked very much in keeping with the other Regenerist products. I liked the SPF 30 claim as I am terrible at putting sunscreen on unless it's a very sunny day so anything that does double duty and looks after my skin is a bonus. However, the warning on the side of box says to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun....I was unsure whether that was an overall health suggestion or whether something happens to the product if exposed to the sun. The moisturiser has quite a strong but pleasant scent, I thought it smelled like 'fresh linen'. The product says "whip" and "light as air" on the front which I assumed would mean the cream itself would feel light and airy like a whip but it felt thick and creamy. The description is more apt for how it feels after it has been applied. It's easily absorbed to the skin and leaves skin with a fine velvety feel. It definitely has a matte finish and controls the shine but I almost found it too matte for me. I only wore it under makeup a couple of times but I feel you could definitely use this as a moisturiser and primer in one. The velvety texture seemed to really grip make-up and keep it in place all day. I don't think I trialled this product long enough to comment on their claims of firmer and more elastic skin or reduced lines and wrinkles and didn't notice any improvement in these areas. Overall this is a pleasant product but not 'the one' for me.

Was excited to give Olay a test run.. it comes in a pot, which i think a bottle with a pump would be better for all sorts of reasons. but a big pot is value for money.

It said it was a whip.. but i don"t know what that means as i thought the consistency would be more whippy. but was just a normal cream.

Love how it is a 30 spf so that is a defiant bonus

It was a quick absorbing cream, i didn't find it spread easily.. but that might be personal experience.. i also didn't find it to be too moisturising.. but i defiantly think it is a great option for before your make up as a base. and with a oil on top

Sometimes you need to use the product for longer to see the real benefits

Thanks again for letting me try

I have really enjoyed getting to trial this product. Usually when I look into SPF creams I wouldn't go below a 30 rating, so was please to see that! As stated it is a lightweight moisturiser with a matte finish. This was great, I felt that my makeup didn't move much having it underneath which is a must for me! I did notice that the smell is really strong! Usually I am not a fan of fragrance in products, so could have done with out this. But the smell soon fades when wearing. I am yet to see my skin "transform" from this cream, but really I don't think that this would be used instead of a full skincare system, more of an additional product to protect from UV rays. All in all for the price I think this is a fair product.

I really love this cream, it feels great when you put it on. Especially as some creams with suncream in feel yuck on the skin..I couldnt tell that i was wearing a cream with sunblock in it. I loved how this made my skin look and feel. It looks really healthy and hydrated. I havnt really had a chance to really try it out been outside in the sun..( As a ece teacher im outside most of the day, due to lock down havnt been at work). So looking forward to seeing how the spf30 works been outside, especially as the weather is getting better. I struggle to find creams with sunblock in that dont react to myskin..The Olay regenerist whip has not reacted to my skin at all. The jar that it comes in is a nice shape and size, and will be handy for travelling or just putting in your handbag.

I’m super impressed with this moisturiser, it’s my new everyday favourite. I love that it’s SPF 30 and it’s also an anti-aging formula. I noticed that my skin looked brighter and some how plumper. I loved that it’s not greasy and my skin was protected but not shiny. My husband also has been using this everyday as well, he’s particularly fussy about the face creams he uses. He had high praise for this moisturiser, he agrees that it doesn’t make his skin greasy and it protects and nourishes, making his skin look hydrated. So this really does improve the look of the skin and is a great everyday base product.

Although this product has hyaluronic acid and spf 30, unfortunately for me the fragrance was far too strong and irritated my eyes even when I didn’t apply it near them. It has all the makings of being a great product, it has a texture like mousse and glides on easy and isn’t greasy. I’m sure it would work wonders for others and I would have loved to be able to use it but I just can’t.