When I opened the boxes I was like - what? The box is three times bigger than the product! However, the products are so intense, that you really only need a dab of each anyway.
The Miracle Boost Youth Pre-Essence is awesomely packaged into a tube with a syringe thing on top. The pack says to use two shots, but really, one is more than enough. It's a clear, glutinous liquid that glides on and feel very refreshing. You use it first, let it sink in and then apply the next cream.
The Olay Regenerist Micro Sculpting Cream is a day creme that smells nice and nourishes your skin. I have quite dry (and old, lol) skin, so this was perfect. And again, you just need a dab. I've been using it for nearly a month and have hardly made a dent in the pot. It's super good value for money and left my skin feeling nourished and happy!
The Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Night Cream is quite different. It's a thick sort of gel that is super easy to apply and leaves your skin looking very dewy and glowy. DO NOT make the mistake that I did and use a dollop, like a normal moisturiser. It was incredibly sticky and took forever to sink in. (Even with a dab, it seems to leave a tacky film on the skin, but the next day, your skin will look great, even if your pillowcases don't!)
After a few weeks of using these products, I have noticed that my skin is noticeably smoother and hydrated. I can't say it has wiped away my fine lines altogether, but it definitely hasn't made them worse. And it's great value for money too.
I was fortunate enough to try the Olay Regenerist Trio of 'Miracle Boost' Youth Pre-Essence, with the Olay Regenerist micro-sculpting cream moisturiser - both the day and night product. Its a regime that when I used them together, I could almost feel my skin 'lifting' and tightening, the result was that I felt it 'ironed out' some of my lesser wrinkles, on my forehead in particular. Individually: Olay Regenerist Miracle Boost Youth Pre-Essence - cool, unique dispenser where you twist the lid off and it fills the eye-dropper inside with serum. Had I have read the instructions on the pack back, this would have been easy but it took me a few minutes to work it out! They recommend 'two pumps' per dosage, I found one was plenty for my face and absorbed quickly. Two pumps took longer to absorb but was perfect when I was doing my face and neck. Minimal fragrance which I like for pre-products before moisturiser application. I used a toner prior to application. Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturiser: my favourite of the 3 products because its absorption was fast (a few minutes), its medium weight so easy to apply and has a light fresh apple type fragrance. A small amount went a long way so I think its very good value for money. My only comment is that it doesn't appear to have a sunscreen in it? I think this is essential in NZ to protect skin and I don't want to apply a sunscreen in addition to the Youth Pre-Essence and Moisturiser in case it diminishes the effectiveness of the combination. Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Night Cream Moisturiser: clearly a critical component as most skin repair is done while we sleep. I am used to heavier night creams so to use a gel-type consistency was quite different for me - initially it took some getting used to, almost like putting a thin layer of glue on your face. Once applied though, it also absorbed quickly and left my skin feeling silky to touch. My only criticism would be that I like lots of fragrance in my night creams and this has some when applied, but it quickly dissipates to leave a slightly chemical aroma which I didn't find very pleasant. All in all, very good and would certainly continue to use as it did what it said would.
Tips: I used toner before applying Youth Pre-Essence.