Olay Regenerist Retinol24 Night Facial Serum

The serum is in the form of a white liquid that's easily spread and quickly absorbed. Not sticky, it works well under moisturiser and makeup.

I love the glass bottle, it has clever self-refill dropper: hygienic and would probably help to preserve the quality of the serum.

I don't need to use much, about pea size to cover face and neck. Another option is dotting tiny blobs on my face straight from the end of the dropper before spreading the serum allover my face and neck.

I've never used retinol so I followed the directions from Beauty Review: patch test for 12 hours, then using it once in the first week. The second week I used it twice a week. The third week I tried using it every other day but my skin felt too tingly, so I reduced it to into once every 3 days. This week my skin could tolerate using it every other day, and doesn't feel tingly anymore.

I was a bit nervous using it to start with, in case I get redness/peeling/dryness. Thankfully I didn't get those reactions, probably because I took the time to introduce the retinol to my skin. The first few times I used it my skin felt a tad tingly, like a mild itch, especially on my neck. The feeling disappeared after a while. I think the key is to apply less instead of too much.

I wasn't sure if it would give me much benefits. However, I was pleasantly surprised when after 4 weeks I noticed that a big blob of dark spot on my cheek is looking much lighter. Haven't seen any improvements yet on my fine lines, smoothness, nor brightness. I wondered if it's because I haven't been using it daily. I tried using it daily the other day but found my skin got too tingly so I think every other day works for me for now. Will be applying it daily as recommended on the packaging in a few weeks time, as I'm impressed by the improvement on that said dark spot.

Thank you, Beauty Review, for introducing me to this! Would recommend this serum, as long as it's introduced to the skin slowly, especially if you have sensitive skin like me.

I was so excited to be able to trial this product and review it. I have been using the serum for nearly 4 weeks now and have found it makes my skin so soft and smooth. It is definitely hydrating. It has also smoothed the appearance of my large pores and ever so slightly minimized the appearance of my fine lines and wrinkles. It has also slightly brightened my skin so my age and sun spots look a little better too. I would not say it has made a huge difference but I think with further use I would see better changes, and I certainly look healthier in my face overall. I would also be interested to see how much better it works with the other recommended products in the range. It has no fragrance which is actually really nice. It goes on easy and straight away gives my skin a soft glow. It has quite a watery consistency, but a little goes a long way and covers and absorbs really well. It is not sticky, it almost has a soft powdery feel. I really love the way it makes my skin feel after I have put it on, plus I wake up with my skin still feeling soft. It definitely hydrates as it says. I LOVE the bottle. Aside from the pretty colour, it has the best system for delivering the perfect amount of serum. As you unscrew the lid, it sucks the perfect amount into the applicator and all you have to do is push the button on the lid and it releases into your hand, with no mess and no wastage, and no contamination! Then when you screw the lid back on, the button pops back down ready for the next application. It's so quick and easy to use. The lid is secure, so no problem to put in a travel bag. Would I buy it again? Yes I actually think I would, just for the way it makes my skin feel. The price is really good for what it is, and with the perfect applicator, you won't waste any. And yes I would recommend it to a friend. Thanks Beaty Review for the opportunity to try this product I really enjoyed it.

This unfragranced very lightweight night serum comes in a nifty bottle that is drawn up into the applicator when you unscrew the lid giving you the correct small amount of serum. A little does go a long way and it absorbs instantly into your cleansed skin. I felt I could have used more if not for the applicator as I can be a little heavy handed with lotions at times so this is perfect for me to get the correct dosage. I have been using for a month now and after a few breakouts (which I think were more hormonal than anything), I haven't noticed my pores are smaller or that my wrinkles/fine lines have visibly reduced as it claims to do however I am really impressed with how beautifully smooth and brighter my skin is. In fact each night after using, I have to stop myself from continuously rubbing my skin as it feels so lovely. I will definitely purchase this again, as at around $40 it is a good buy for a night serum.

Olay have some great products and this product is one of them. I have really enjoyed using this serum and have noticed my skin far more supple and firm as well as being more hydrated. You don’t need much product out of the bottle so it will last a while and it doesn’t have any scent so that’s also a plus. Only thing with the retinol is not to forget to put sunscreen on each day as the retinol acts with the sun and you end up bright red. (Lesson learnt) I would repurchase this product time and time again it’s wonderful.

I must say, I was extremely impressed with this retinol product. Normally when I use retinol, my skin dries out for a little bit before it gets use to using it. Not with this product! I experienced no dryness at all. I have normal-oily skin, so dry skin is not the norm for me. I’m 33, so I do have some “life” lines haha. But nothing too major. My main concern is my pores. Since using this product, I have noticed that my pores look visibly smaller, which I am stoked about. People have also commented saying my skin is looking amazing and that I have a glow- some going as far as asking if I’m pregnant! (Which is impossible since my partner is female haha). I do have a pretty good skin care regime, so I think the combination with the retinol serum and my skin routine has made my skin amazing. Overall, I am extremely impressed and will be purchasing this again!

I've been using this for the last few weeks and it is good! It's very light and non greasy. I've been using it for a few weeks now and I have noticed that my skin is looking clearer/brighter and it is feeling more supple. I'm also enjoying the fact that there is no added fragrance to this formula and it smells clean.

Have to say I am pleasantly surprised with the product. Absolutely love the packaging and the applicator of this serum. Easy to use and very practical.

Have been using this product religiously every night without fail. Absorbs easily, smells great, spreads well with no stickiness. Skin feels soft and subtle. Have received so many compliments from friends and clients saying that I am looking younger every time they see me, so I'm sold. Will purchase again.

I was so excited to be selected for this trial. I already used retinol prior to this product so it was great being able to compare the two. I'll get the bad news out of the way first. I did not see any noticeable improvement in my fine lines and wrinkles. However, I wasn't expecting a miracle and I genuinely believe only injectables will achieve that. My attitude towards skincare such as retinol is that it will be beneficial in the long term and that my skin will look better in 10 years time than if I hadn't used this product. So although I've yet to see an improvement in my wrinkles, I have still rated it quite highly for a few reasons. Firstly, the texture of it is far better than the brand I was already using (The Ordinary). It didn't feel oily at all and absorbed quickly but left my skin feeling well moisturised in the process. Secondly, my skin didn't have any bad reaction like it did with the first brand I tried. This could be because my skin was already used to retinol, or it could be that the formation is gentler. I'm looking forward to reading other reviews and seeing if it was kind to everyone else's skin too. Thirdly, I thought the way it dispenses was pretty cool, although I didn't think it dispensed quite enough to cover my whole face. Last of all, I do feel that it gave my skin an overall healthier and more refreshed look so it must be doing something. I'm looking forward to seeing if continued use will improve my lines at all.

I have been using this for about three weeks and I have noticed a massive improvement in my skin! My skin is more hydrated, smooth and any dullness has vanished. The texture is lightweight and velvety and applies easy from the dropper.

Fine smile lines are not as deep, and skin is looking more healthy and youthful. Retinol is recommended to start off minimally to build up the tolerance, although I found this wasn’t harsh and was ok to use every second night. I noticed slight dryness on my nose the first couple times, but that was it.

I will definitely be re purchasing when this has finished!