Olay Regenerist Micro Sculpting Face Cream Review

I haven't used Olay products in quite some time, so I was a little bit excited when I was chosen for this trial. The packaging is quite cute and it is the standard 50g which most face creams come in these days. The scent reminds me a little of Pantene shampoo, which would make sense as I believe they are manufactured by the same company. The cream itself is quite a rich white thick cream consistency and because of this you don't really need much for a whole face application. It did say on the instructions to use upward circular motions to apply the product - not sure why it would matter in which direction you apply your face cream, but hey, I did it anyway. This cream has a timeline of effects on the skin and when they are supposed to happen - at this stage of the game I am supposed to be seeing the reversing the appearance of up to 10 years of wrinkles. I'm 41 and the only wrinkle I really have is a small one by my right eyebrow...unfortunately it's still there Speaking of make up, on my oily skin, I have noticed that since I have been using this face cream and not using much at all (and I haven't changed anything else in my beauty regime), by mid afternoon my foundation and my face is an oily mess - and I have no idea whether that it a fault of the face cream. It is something to keep in mind if you do have oily skin and you are a daily foundation wearer. I also already have pretty firm skin (thanks to some awesome genes) so cannot comment as to whether the face cream has any effect on the plumpness of my skin! I do believe my skin does look brighter though. Even though I haven't really seen any of the results that have been promised, I am going to continue to use the face cream after the trial....and who knows, it may take longer for me to see results more than the average person and if that is the case, I may have found my holy grail (apart from the foundation issues, but that's nothing a little powder can't fix!).

Love this product - it is like silk on the skin. It has a beautiful soft smell and comes packaged in a high quality red jar. The cream itself is light but not too light. It has a silky texture and absorbs instantly. I was very nicely surprised and really enjoyed applying this product. It made my skin feel nourished and soft and I didn't suffer any adverse reactions or breakouts. I have given some to my husband to try and he was also impressed with the lovely cream. Yes, I will buy this again and will be happy to to recommend to others. This is the type of product that shows that you don't need to pay a huge price to get a high quality skincare product.

The thick white cream is contained in a dark red plastic pottle and an outer red/ silver cardboard box. Non greasy and quick absorbing, with a very light fragrance. Not quite as hydrating over the whole day as I thought it would be. My skin is soft and silky after applying but slightly dry & a little crepey by the afternoon. I have used just under 1/2 the pottle (so perhaps 7-8 weeks supply in the whole pot), and the skin is firmer, as promised by Day 14. By Day 28 there should be visibly reduced lines and wrinkles (counting down - another 4-5 days?). I am using the Miracle Boost Pre-Essence as well, so difficult to know whether both are working, but brow marks and crowsfeet are definitely noticeably reduced, where I've used both. Cheeks are still not as firm/ plump as I expected (mainly just moisturiser here). Maybe unfairly I am thinking the moisturiser is taking longer to work than the essence? It's still a nice but thick moisturiser, and I will keep using it in combo with the essence. No adverse affects for sensitive skin. I bought a follow up pottle when I saw it on sale.

I had high hopes for this product after seeing the aesthetically-pleasing red packaging and the list of promising claims. Four weeks on, this has not made it on my shopping list for repurchase.

I love the light creamy consistency of the product and how it absorbs nicely into the skin. It’s one of the few times I’ve come across a moisturiser that made my skin feel amazing upon application.

I can't imagine going through this product quickly because even a finger scoop is too much. I notice the product starts to pill so dotting my face is more than enough which is a good thing given the price point.

I love fragrant products and this moisturiser smells wonderful for…..HAIR. Yes, it smells like shampoo. It’s not a bad thing but it can be quite overwhelming. I understand there’s a fragrance free alternative but I actually prefer my products to be scented, I just wish they toned this one down a notch.

I personally don't find this to be oily-skin friendly. After moisturising, I apply my makeup and set with powder (normal routine) and within a few short hours (i.e. it’s still the morning!) my skin is oily again. It seems like the product breaks through the makeup and powder easily and my face is left feeling saturated with grease.

Out of the promising claims, I can vouch for one and that is after 2 weeks of use I noticed an improvement in the brightness of my skin. It actually looked healthier! However my best friends pores, flabby skin and wrinkles are still lurking about. Needless to say, I'm left feeling underwhelmed and therefore it's not a product I would recommend.

Firstly the container is my favourite which is a jar style. This means it’s super easy to get out the exact amount you want to use and you can get every last drop of the cream out of the jar before disposing of it. The container can be recycled which is a huge tick for me as well. I used the Miracle Boost serum, before applying the Micro Sculpting cream. The Micro Sculpting cream has a pleasant scent. It feels like a thick cream, but not so thick that it felt gluggy. It just felt more like a night cream. It went on over the serum really nicely and made my skin instantly look like it was glowing and hydrated. I have pigmentation on my skin caused by the sun and after using the cream for just 3 weeks, I do feel that my pigmentation had become slightly lighter. I will certainly carry on using it to see if it continues to lighten my pigmentation. I feel that my skin looks and feels better since using the cream. The only comment I would make is that when I apply my usual foundation over the top of the serum and cream, it doesn’t seem to blend into my skin properly. It starts flaking off. I’m not sure if this is the serum or the cream causing this problem. Overall, I do like this product and will use it again.

This product comes in a red tub. I prefer products to come in a pump bottle as I don't like dipping my fingers in the cream and getting product under my nails. You do not need to use a lot of product as a little goes a long way. I applied it to my face, neck and décolletage. It is quite thick but spreads easily. It didn't absorb into my skin and left it feeling quite oily and sticky. I don't have time to wait an hour before applying my foundation so found my foundation was diluted and didn't give as good coverage as it normally does. I have used this product for 3 weeks but my skin broke out on my T section after a week of use. (Am 43 years old with fine lines, so thought this product would be ideal). Am going to discontinue using this product as it has not delivered on it's promises.

Lovely thick cream which once applied absorbed nicely and left my face feeling hydrated and refreshed. I used the cream in conjunction with the other products in the range so it's difficult to know which made the most difference. I have noticed an improvement in the general condition of my skin and it's appearance so will continue to use thsee products

Olay Regenerist Advanced Anti-Ageing Micro-Sculpting Cream comes in a lovely red jar with silver lid and is easy to open and use. The white cream is thick and luxurious but is easy to apply and I found absorbed quickly. It has a really nice subtle fragrance that is not overpowering. I used twice daily and massaged all over my face and neck area. I have only been using for two weeks but have noticed that my fine lines are smoother and my skin is a lot firmer.

The cream feels really nice on and even my husband commented on my skin! I'm looking forward to Day 28 where the cream claims to be able to reverse the appearance of up to 10 years of wrinkles!! It has a lot of work to do on my face but even if it doesn't, I have noticed a difference in my skin and will continue to use this great face cream. I would definitely recommend that you try it!

Packaging: The packaging is attractive and I'm quite happy to leave it on display. The container is like any other face cream container - when they figure out how I can get cream out without getting it all under my nail it would be great!

Product: The smell of the product is good, it smells a bit like shampoo so it is familiar and not overpowering at all which is important for me as I can be sensitive to scents. The feel of the cream is much like other face creams. I did however find that my skin was much greasier throughout the day with the cream on. One of the days I forgot to put the cream on and only used the Miracle Boost Youth Pre-essence and my skin didn't feel greasy at all and my makeup stayed much better.

Results: I honestly didn't see any results other than any other face cream would provide. I did not notice any major differences or improvements to my skin tone except for a patch of eczema which healed much faster but I attribute that to the skin cell renewal claims of the Miracle Boost used with the cream. Scientifically it might have helped but visually I saw no difference.

Conclusion: Because this made my face feel quite heavy and oily I probably wouldn't buy this.

Beautiful product, come in a great size pottle of 50g. I was super excited to try this OLAY Regenerist Cream on my skin that has been looking very dull of late.... This product definitely gave it a much need boost & left my skin looking hydrated & fresh. Was super easy to use & I was able to apply my make up very soon after applying. This is definitely on my list of must haves now.