It's been many years since I have used any Olay products so I was very excited to try this moisturiser and see how their products have developed over that time.
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. It even prompted me to check the product was actually 50g as it looked so small compared to the box!
The product claims the following results: Firms, plumps and reduces wrinkles Day 1 - Visibly reduces pores, improves texture and radiance Day 14 - Noticeably firmer skin Day 28 - Visibly reduces lines and wrinkles It is also formulated without Sulphates, Petrolatum, Phthalates 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 firm textured and smooth cream. As per the directions, only a small amount is required and best applied to the face after warming it between your fingertips, for an even application. It glides on very well and has a lovely smooth texture. It has a pleasant scent, slightly perfumed but not too heavy or overwhelming. I find the cream itself to be of 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 is how it pretty much - immediately after application, visibly reduced the appearance of my pores and improved my skin texture. Making it a fantastic, smooth and matte base for my make up application. It absorbs well and is not oily at all. A little goes a long way with this cream 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.
I find the cream to be very refreshing on my skin. After using the product every day I do feel my skin is very refreshed and the texture and radiance has certainly improved. By visibly reducing my pores it also has the effect of visibly reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. I can't say I have noticed my skin feeling any firmer since using the product but the appearance and texture of my skin certainly has certainly improved.
I would recommend using this product along with the rest of the Olay Regenerist range (night cream, face serum and eye serum) to get the best results of the product range working in harmony together. Overall a very nice, light, fresh feeling day cream which does deliver noticeable results and visibly improves skin texture.
I have really enjoyed using this product over nearly a month of trialing. I apply it every morning and evening as a moisturizer and night cream. The product is great to use as a base layer before applying foundation, tinted moisturizer or sunscreen. It is a thick creamy consistency with very little fragrance which I like. It was a bit hard for me to open the product packaging at first. Since using the product I have noticed that the winter dry skin on my face has gone and my chin area looks firmer. I don't have deep wrinkles so haven't noticed much of a change but overall I definitely feel it has made a difference and will continue using it. I also like that my skin did not react to it which has happened previously using some Olay products.
Tips: Use an upwards motion when smoothing the cream out under the jaw line.