Olay Niacinamide + Vitamin C Moisturiser

Entering my second puberty, oily skin has become my new bugbear! I know I need a moisturiser but I'm also scared to cross that line from glow to oil slick. This moisturiser is amazing. It has a lovely LIGHT citrus scent and a light consistency. It absorbs quickly and leaves your skin feeling like you have put a primer on - not greasy or oily at all but ready for your makeup.

Does my skin look better - yes it does. Definitely less tired, glowing but not an oil slick. It also helps that because it feels so good I am more consistent with applying it!

I have been trialling the Olay Niacinamide with vitamin C moisturiser for 4 weeks now in conjunction with the Olay Eyes Niacinamide & vitamin C every day. The moisturiser Consistently is it thick, a non thick consistency but not watery.

I found that it applies really well and was easy to smooth out over my forehead, nose, cheeks and neck and did not leave any sticky residue after application, just had to give it a minute to settle. There is no applicator and you apply with fingertips. I had to call in the husbands help on a few occasions as I could not remove the inside lid, it has a tiny handle bit. I got fed up and through it out. A bit on 2 fingers with dabs over the face spreads widely. I had to dip in for my neck area but even free a month it still more than half the product left.

The moisturiser is slightly fragrant but not so to overwhelm once sense and does disappear with application.

I used the moisturiser only in the mornings and it does last quite long. However I would recommend using a SPF as I could not see any on the product or the accompanying packaging.

The packaging is cardboard - very tastefully done in turquoise and silver and the actual container looks pretty. I was pretty impressed with no Parabens, no sulphites which my skin hates, and formulated without a list of nasty chemicals.

It did make my skin look and feel brighter and more hydrated, especially at the time of the year where we in Autumn and my skin is prone to dryness. I had no adverse reaction to changing brands - normally when I do I have a few day of redness and slightly irritated skin. At a around $38 - I think personally it is worth it

I don’t often claim my age spots reduce with moisturisers but I do think they have a bit with this Olay Niacinamide & Vitamin C beauty. I normally use the Olay Microsculpting Night cream so this was a nice fresh change. If you can get past the fairly strong citrus fragrance this cream is great for both morning and night. I like the gel-like texture which absorbs really quickly however it was a bit of a faff in the morning having to add a separate layer of SPF, I’m a bit oily so this was an extra layer under makeup as well. I’m definitely going to seek out more Vitamin C products after this trial as I like the results.

With only using this product for two weeks I cannot see a reduction in my dark spots. However, my skin is hydrated and feels "fresh" My skin is stating to do odd things (pre-menopausal I suspect) and this cream as been great as I am currently battling with a weird dry patch. It isn't irritating it but is hydrating it so it's keeping it at bay for now. There is a pleasant fruity scent and you don't need much as it spreads really well. To the point a little swipe spreads my entire face and even my neck & décolletage.

The only negative is that there is no SPF included in the cream so I'll be using this as a night cream instead I think otherwise it means I have to do one extra application in the morning. But I'm just lazy.

I was great full to receive the Olay Niacinamide Vitamin C Moisturiser to try for a month. I’ve been a long time fan of Olay, and have used various different products over the years.

I stopped using my regular moisturiser and incorporated it into my routine after cleansing my skin morning and evening.

I was keen to try this due to the Niacinamide, as I’ve heard it’s supposed to help with oil control, and the vitamin C for helping with dark spots and skim luminosity.

My first impression is that the jar packaging is lovely, but I would have preferred a pump over jar as it’s easier to use especially when your hands are a bit slippery from the product! The second impression was that it’s very citrus fragranced, and after a month of using I have come to dislike how overpowering the scent is, however it does go away after a few minutes.

The moisturiser consistency is in between a gel and a cream. It absorbed into my skin quickly, and my skin felt very smooth and hydrated. I was hoping the addition of niacinamide would help control oil/shine a bit more, but after a few weeks I have had great brightening results with some dark spots/slight scaring around my mouth lightening. My skin can be slightly sensitive and I found that I did get a slight flush to my skin the first couple of times, but it went away as my skin adjusted to the new product.

My skin looks much brighter and luminous than it did a month ago, and people have complimented how nice my skin is looking lately.

I think overall it’s a really great option for those wanting to add Niacinamide and Vitamin C into their skin routine, but the citrus scent might be off putting if you’re sensitive to fragrence.

I’m keen to see over the coming weeks how more use goes with fading some stubborn dark spots!

I've been using Olay products more frequently over the past couple of years so I was really excited to try this product.

The packaging style and design is in line with the type of skin care brands Olay is comparable to. One thing I did not like so much is the size of the outer box. It is quite wide and twice the height of the actual product, so it evoked a disappointed reaction as the actual product looked so much smaller in comparison when I opened it. Otherwise the product itself comes in a really pretty jar which looks great alongside my other skincare products.

The product claims the following results: - Instantly hydrates skin and contains Niacinamide to reduce the look of dark spots. - Penetrates 10 surface layers deep to reveal skin's natural radiant glow. - Fast absorption, non-greasy, suitable for dry/dull skin. - Formulated with: Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) + Vitamin C + Pro-Vitamin B5. It is also formulated without Sulphates, Parabens, Phthalates, Petrolatum or Mineral oils so I was very keen to try it out.

Upon my first application of the product I found it to be a lightweight lotion with a pleasant, light citrus scent. It glided well onto my skin, was easily absorbed and left my skin feeling nice and fresh, not sticky or oily after application. Only a small amount is required and best applied to the face after warming it between your fingertips, for an even application. Being a medium to light, water based type consistency, it would be best suited to those that have a normal to dry skin type, it feels quite hydrating.

My favourite thing about this product that makes it different from other moisturisers is it's very pleasant light citrus scent, it gives a very refreshing feeling. It absorbs well and is not oily at all. A little goes a long way with this moisturiser so no need to apply very much at all. With the 50g size I would estimate this cream would last at least 3 months or more with a daily application.

After using the product every day I do feel my skin is very refreshed and my skin tone and radiance has certainly improved. I do feel there is more of a glow to my skin after daily use.

I would recommend using this product along with the rest of the Olay Niacinamide + Vitamin C range to get the best results of the product range working in harmony together. Overall a very nice, light, fresh feeling day cream which does visibly improve skin texture and glow.

Lovely decent size tub of moisturiser. Feels lovely to put in your skin. Spreads easily, not oily at all. After 3-4 weeks use my skin is feeling “plump” just lovely to touch. The one big negative for me is there is no SPF in it. Otherwise lovely to use

This is a lively cream that absorbed well without greasiness. I love the fresh citrus like fragrance. My skin is starting look tired with age and layered with stress it needed a refresh. This, after a few weeks brightened my skill well.

I was very happy to be chosen for this trial as I have been wanting to add a Vitamin C product to my routine for some time but it's one of those things I never got around to doing!

I would describe the formula of this moisturiser to be a gel cream, which I really like. It's very light and absorbs easily, doesn't leave me feeling sticky or tacky and has a slight cooling effect. I definitely feel hydrated when using this, unfortunately I haven't had any noticeable change in glowy-ness and texture. Fingers crossed that with continued use I do!

It is quite heavily fragranced with a citrus scent, so something to be aware of if that's not your thing. I did not find it to be irritating, however.

The packaging is typical of Olay's more specialised range - thick glass-looking plastic tub with the chrome lid. I do like these products and are happy for them to sit on my vanity.

I think the price point for this product is fair - you would be looking at spending an extra $30 or so to purchase something higher-end of the same size, plus you can often pick Olay up on special at supermarkets and stores!

Olay's Niacinamide + Vitamin C Moisturiser says it's suitable for dry and dull skin. My skin ticks those boxes nicely, along with having dark spots from acne/pimple scarring, so I was excited to try this.

First of all, the packaging is lovely. I like the silver top, and the solid plastic jar with its swirl design - it looks chic. The moisturiser itself has a citrus scent, which disappears quickly once on the skin, which I appreciated. The texture is rich but also gel-like, and it sinks into the skin quickly, and leaves it very smooth feeling to the touch (which I'm guessing is because of the dimethicone).

While using this my skin did certainly feel like it was brighter to look at, my fresher dark spots did seem to reduce in appearance, and overall I liked it. Makeup also sat on top of it nicely and I didn't experience pilling. The one thing that stopped me loving it is that my skin didn't feel as hydrated as I'd have liked, in fact it felt a little tight. Had it felt plush, I'd have given it five kisses. That being said, it's still a great moisturiser, it did what it said it would do, and if you had dry-ish to normal skin, I think it would be a real winner.