Olay Niacinamide + AHA Moisturiser

BR accepted me to trial this cream with the serum. Amazing sounding claims. Niacinamide I was not familiar with so I read about it. Niacinamide helps keep skin hydrated preventing water loss, is much more effective than hyaluronic acid for an even skin tone/texture, not as effective as retinol but has less side effects. This cream felt a little greasy sometimes. Other days I seemed to have more dry skin so I would use a little more. Interestingly too much niacinamide causes whiteheads, blackheads, and blemishes. I gave my skin a day break or two from using one or both products because I did get a few white heads - this was on days where it found the cream too rich making my skin feel oily in areas. Right now I have both products on and my skin might be dehydrated as I have felt the need to use a little more. It also feels tight and ever so slightly irritated but nothing painful. At the start of this longer trial I was having one of the worst break outs of acne in a long time including cystic acne. I have PCOS so even as an adult I still have acne and have resorted to strong acne medicines that you need from a specialist doctor in the past. I can honestly say that my skin did get better. HOWEVER I did also take courses of antibiotics during this trial for unrelated sickness and I am mentioning this because I know that antibiotics can clear up skin. For some reason they have put niacinamide and AHA in the cream. Using those two things together is discouraged. On the box it also says formulated with vitamin C which also is not advised to be used together with AHAs or lactic acid. The reasons are that the chemicals can react resulting in irritated inflamed skin. Niacinamide used with AHAs together have no effect according to my research. The niacinamide has a pH of around 5-7, it can raise the lower pH of the acids, which is around 3-4, and cancel out its properties. Else where it said it was ok to layer them together but never to use AHAs with retinol. So in short this company is going against lots of studies and warnings out there. This is bold of Olay company and could be a selling point to suggest that they have new research. The packaging looks fancy with a silver lid but it is plastic. The jar has a white design that reminds me or an ocean shell. The products are made in Thailand. For the claims of "Reduces 5 years of stubborn spots in 4 weeks" I do not really agree. I have not noticed acne scars or dark spots fade but yes my skin has less acne. I stopped using my wrinkle fighting serum to use the serum and cream and sadly my wrinkles came back / were more visible. So, although this had AHA it is not a better antiaging wrinkle fighter product for me. Points given for the warning about how these products can increase your chances of sunburn damage. The cream did make my skin feel less dry and it was interesting using a product that has products in there that generally are not advised to be used together and learning about Niacinamide.

I'm obsessed with skincare. I'm always looking for that next big thing - the thing that is going to maintain my youthful appearance. The thing that is going to make me comfortable in the skin I'm in, especially the skin on my face since that's the part everyone sees.

I wasn't blessed with perfect skin. I have some pigmentation and uneven tones. In the 7 or so weeks I was given to trial this product, I was pleasantly suprised to see an improvement in the tone of my skin. The pigmentation settled down and my skin looked more even - not a drastic omg wow change, but definitely a change that potentially using this product until the end might see more of an improvement overall. It moisturised pretty well too - kept my skin well hydrated during the day where usually I would tend to develop dry patches around the sides of my nose due to air conditioning as the day progressed.

Not an overpowering scent, you don't need to use a lot to moisturise your whole face, in fact, using this product, day and night, for the past 7 or so weeks, I'm not even half way through it

Will I use this again? Will I recommend this to a friend? I'm going to wait until I've used the whole product to make a decision - but the way things are going, this could be a new favourite.

This is a gel-cream consistency, it smoothes onto the face nicely leaving a satin finish, it absorbs quickly and my skin feels plump and hydrated all-day or night. A little goes a long way, I use a small amount the size of a thumbnail for the whole face and neck. I’d say it would be suitable for most skin types. It has a light and pleasant fragrance sort of a sweet fruity (peachy?) scent but it’s not overpowing at all and does not irritate my skin. As with most Olay creams the jar looks nice and there is a seal on the inside of the lid that stops the cream from moving around if you keep it in your bag, mine stays on my dresser so I just toss the seal in the bin. As for results I have noticed my skin is brighter and clearer and a bit more even in general, I had a few spots and pimples and post-acne marks and I think this definitely helped clear those up a bit quicker. The price varies a bit place-to-place but I see it’s currently on sale at Chemist Warehouse for $38 which in my opinion is pretty good deal, I think with Olay products it’s does pay to shop around as they’re often on sale and you can score some good bargains. For the final verdict I think this might be the best Olay cream I’ve tried so far for me as it could deliver on its claims, so if you’re looking for a cream that gently exfoliates leaving the skin smooth and clear I’d recommend taking a look at this one.

My initial thoughts when receiving the Olay Niacinamide + AHA moisturiser was that the packaging was beautiful, but possibly looked like it was aimed at a slightly younger audience than myself. It very clearly states what problem areas the product works for and the jar itself is gorgeous.

Using the product, it's a luscious thick cream, which is instantly absorbed into my skin. It has a lovely citrus scent, which I personally don't believe is over-powering. However, I do like it when my products have a mild scent. It instantly left my skin feeling very smooth and soft. During the first week, in the first hour or two after application my skin did feel hot and looked a little bit redder. I was using it with the serum as well and tried different combinations of leaving one off, but it did seem to be both. After the hour or so, this subsided and after the first week it seemed that I no longer had any reaction. It's possibly very similar to when people first start using retinol.

I've now been using the product for around a month, maybe longer. I'm really loving the smell of it and my skin is looking so much clearer and smoother. Which is something I can barely believe as I've been struggling with my skin a lot in the last year and it's finally starting to look less red, bumpy and tired. I'm really loving how bright it's looking and would definitely use this product again.

I was really excited to try this product! I have never put too much thought into what moisturizer I use on my skin. This one you only need a pea sized amount but my skin feels super hydrated and covers beautifully. I have noticed clearer skin as they say they will do! I thought it my clog my pores as this has been a problem in the past but no! They look better than ever. Highly recommend.

I have used the Olay Niacinamide + AHA Moisturiser (in combination with Olay Niacinamide + AHA Serum) on a daily basis for a number of weeks now.

I found this moisturiser to be thick and creamy and had a great aroma (similar to Olay Niacinamide + AHA Serum).

This moisturiser absorbed well into my skin, leaving it feeling soft and refreshed.

I do believe my face was brighter, but am not sure that the stubborn spots were reduced (maybe this was happen soon!)

I have a slightly oily face, this moisturiser worked well with my skin and did not clog my pores.

Unfortunately the moisturiser didn't contain sunblock, so that was another cream I had to apply.

A great duo for a AHA serum. Niacinamide + AHA Face Cream Moisturiser has a beautiful classy packaging but it was quite hard to take the inner lid off (be careful not to break your nails).

The texture is thick and scented so if you don't like fragrance in skincare this may put you off. I prefer to mix a few drops of facial oil so it is easier to apply on the skin. It absorbs well and doesn't leave the skin greasy. A small amount is enough so the cream will go a long way.

I didn't have any irritation with this product. Since the days are getting colder I am enjoying its thick texture and it feels quite nourishing for my skin. I haven't noticed any obvious changes in my skin, but I just enjoy how this moisturizer nourishes my skin and eases dryness.

It is definitely worth giving a try.

I have been using Olay Niacinamide + AHA Moisturiser for 5 weeks now. As a lifelong fan of Olay (Oil of Ulan in the "old days") I am always keen on trying their latest offering. I received Olay Niacinamide + AHA Moisturiser in conjunction with Olay Niacinamide + AHA Super Serum. I started to use them both together, as instructed twice a day,  but found there was just too much moisture for my combination skin. So I resorted to using 1 at a time in rotation each night only (as I was hesitant to use for day use due to the increased risk of sun burn and the need to apply a sunscreen too - which would be a step too far in a build up of moisture on my oily areas). I have noticed a reduction in darker areas of sun damage/freckles and look forward to the continued effect. A little on the tips of the fingers goes a long way and it does absorb quickly.  My skin is definitely still moist in the morning and this lasts all day, assisting in greater ease of makeup application and a better look. While claiming not to clog pores, I do believe my pores have been affected by the extra moisture. I love the light peach fragrance which is very subtle. As with so many products these days, the box it comes in is HUGE. What a waste - no one would mind if the box actually represented the true size of the product. I must admit I have a problem pulling the plastic cover off the top of the jar nearly everyday - very sucky - thank god for the little notches you can get your nail under.

Love the packaging for this moisturiser! Sleek, aesthetic and fuss free.

The product itself it’s amazing too! A very light moisturiser that soaks into the skin well and leaves no excess product sitting on top of your skin. No leftover greasy feeling as well.

The moisturiser teamed with the serum are the perfect team! In two weeks I noticed reduced redness, old scarring and hyperpigmentation. Also my pores look smaller as well and my skin bright and glowing!

It has a scent but nothing unpleasant or overpowering. I also am prone to irritation around my nose and this didn’t seem to cause any problems at all!