Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturiser

I was so thankful to be invited to trial this product as I have had my eye on retinol products for a while now. At first, I own't lie, I was super nervous as its such a powerful ingredient and the instructiuons sent from BR before the product arrived had me on edge! Having said that, I was slightly surprised there were not more detailed instructions on the box - I can only assume because this is sold in supermarkets, the active ingredient is not hugely powerful.

The box is much bigger than the jar requires which is slightly misleading, even though the jar is 'normal' sized. The product itself smells good (there is no fragrance which can sometimes make the product smell quite chemical) and its just a lovely, riuch textured cream. I followed instructions to use once a week at first, and I had no reactyions so gradually increased my usage. Other than feeling very moisturised, I didn't notice a huge difference in my skin. Perhaps this will chnage the longer and more frequently I use it. I would possibly purchase this again as it made my skin nice and soft and was rich enough to hydrate my skin all night.

As this is gentle enough to use every night, it is probably a great first step to using retinol, as some of the 'clinical' brands are quite harsh.

I’ve been using this for a fairly short time but am not new to Retinol. It comes in the traditional Olay jar and has a similar texture to the other Olay night creams but is more cream like than gel like. I have been using this over the Olay Hyaluronic acid serum and while they seem to work well together I feel like my skin needs something heavier at night. I would say this would be ideal as a starter retinol as it’s easy to apply and can be used with other (non retinol) serums but if you’re extremely dry or are a seasoned retinol user then this may not be the night cream for you.

This product did everything it said it would. Fragrance free, such a bonus. Made my skin smooth and super hydrated and definitely got rid of fine lines. But it broke my skin out really bad, clogged my pores and made my skin break out in fine texture bumps. Just not for me.

I was really excited to try this product, I have been using retinol for a while now, and was looking to switch to a product that also moisturized and had a bit more of a blend of ingredients.

So, I was a bit disappointed when I got the box and read the ingredients. My first issue was the fact the retinol percentage is not listed, so it's impossible to know what the strength is. It also lists other forms of retinol that don't work the same as actual retinol, making me wonder how much is actually in there, or if it's primarily made up of other retinoids. Second, it's in a screw-top jar. Repeated exposure to light and air does degrade products, so I would be concerned about that also, but it's actually just not a great design and I feel like it gets the jar messy quickly.

As far as the actual product goes, it's okay, but not great. The best part is definitely the moisturizing quality of it, as it is nice and silky on the skin not heavy at all. The product did make my skin seem quite congested in areas, so I was not able to use it anywhere other than my neck, forehead, chest and hands after trying the whole face. While the moisturizer works well, I really didn't see any other benefits from the product, and if anything, it made my skin appear worse in general, considering the congestion.

However, I do think this is a good starter product, for someone who has never used retinol and wants to really ease into it. But, if you want something strong, this likely won't cut it. I will continue using it, but only on the backs of my hands and neck, but I certainly wouldn't purchase more. For the price point and ingredients, I think this product missed the mark.

This cream has a very smooth consistency with no fragrance. I tested it first on the bottom of my check to see how my skin would react and it was fine, so I then applied it to my entire face and neck. It left my face feeling smooth, but the cream didn't seem to soak into my skin, just sat on top. I have used a few times now and have noticed a more even skin tone which i like. I would have to continue using to notice any more changes like fine lines, dry skin etc. I highly recommend you use this cream at night only due to the sun during the day.

The first thing to note is that this is a retinol cream - that means your skin will be more susceptible to sun damage (so ALWAYS wear sunscreen when using this cream) and can become irritated if you use retinol too frequently.

This cream has a very luxurious smooth feel that soaks into the skin nicely, and a very little scent which I appreciate. I have already been using retinol for ~6 months so I used this cream once every 2 evenings (you have to slowly introduce your skin to retinol or you will risk irritation). My skin is very sensitive, but surprisingly suffered no irritation with this cream which is a huge plus! However to be honest I haven't seen much obvious improvement in my skin beyond being extra moisturised. This could be because I was already using retinol, or maybe I need to use it more frequently. Either way, this is a very nice night cream that requires a bit of schedule experimentation, and is worth a try.

This trial allowed me to use Retinol for the first time. I have psoriasis so followed the guidelines of testing before going into full use of this product. I definitely recommend doing this and luckily for me I did not have any issues.

I love the tub – A cute 50ml tub in a grey/silver mixed with a deep purple tone makes it look like a luxurious product. Once opened I was greeted with a semi whipped type cream that has a pleasant but light aroma. I applied this each night just before bed and after i had completed my normal skin routine. A little goes a long way with this. It has nice consistency and I found it easy to blend in on my face and neck.

I have been using the product for 1 and a half weeks and haven’t noticed any major changes in my skin in terms of fine lines reducing. I so badly wanted this product to work and have quick results as Olay is one brand that I do use for daily Moisturisers. I feel like I need to give this product a little more time before determining if it work especially with the price point being around the $50.00 mark.

I have used a retinol product once in the past, but once it ran out I didn’t end up repurchasing, so I haven’t used retinol in quite a long time. My main concern is skin texture, but also preventing fine lines etc. I used it every second night as suggested to avoid irritation. The pot is lovely and sleek, solid without being too heavy or clunky, and the actual texture of the cream is so luxe. Applying it felt great; it was so velvety and easy to spread over my face - it also sunk in nicely and didn’t leave any residue or tacky feeling. After the second application, I noticed I had dry patches, but I know skin can take some adjusting to retinol so I continued use, hoping to get used to the cream. After each night though, I got more dry patches, and then my skin started stinging. I wear SPF 50 during the day anyway like they recommend as retinol can make skin sensitive to the sun. I don’t usually have any skin sensitivities - I can use any product - but the dry patches and the stinging I experienced while using it, and the fact I saw no improvement in my skin texture, means I wouldn’t use it again.. I think if you had skin that you knew already tolerated retinol well, and were looking for a new product to try, then this could be a great addition to your routine - but personally it wasn’t for me.