Olay Regenerist Whip UV SPF 30

I chose the Olay Regenerist Whip UV Cream with SPF 30 in the Beauty Vault because I was looking for an anti-ageing cream and I am also a big fan of wearing sunscreen every day. In my opinion the best way to deal with skin ageing is to reduce UV exposure and avoid causing skin damage in the first place, so I was delighted to find a face cream that had an SPF of 30 at the same time as being able to reduce already existing signs of ageing. The packaging of this cream looks really nice, but unfortunately it is not recyclable. Given the plethora of recyclable plastics, glass etc. available today I think this is a real misstep from Olay. I have been using Olay products for many years, usually just simple moisturising face creams with SPF, and I have always really liked them, however, this is the first time that I have used a “whip” rather than a normal face cream. Sadly, I have to say that I do not particularly like the consistency of the whip, and it also smells a bit “chemical”. I was not using any other products with anti-ageing ingredients while using the Regenerist Cream, and I was eventually using it once per day. The first time I used it, it seemed to be absorbed into the skin at first, but then my skin felt like it was burning a little, and I could not tell if the cream was peeling off again as I kept trying to massage it in, or if indeed some skin was coming off. At this point I was a little worried as my skin had never reacted to any face cream before, and googled the cream to see if Olay had any information on this. While I could not find any information from Olay I found that many reviews of the cream mentioned similar issues, but with no negative outcomes. There did not seem to be any damage to my skin, and I did not want to waste the rest of the cream, so I waited a couple of days and tried again, assuming that my skin would just need to get used to the anti-ageing ingredients in the cream. This time there was less burning and peeling, and after a few days of using the cream every second day, I went to using it every day and I had no more burning sensation. The slight peeling does however still occasionally happen, even now that I have been using the cream for months. I am not sure if this is due to it being a whip rather than a regular cream or caused by the ingredients. Over all, the cream is certainly hydrating, it has the promised matt finish, and I like that it has SPF 30. However, I cannot say that it has caused the advertised “skin appearance transformation”. While I will not buy this product again, I think it may suit other people who like the whip and whose skin might react differently to the ingredients.

Loved this a lot more than I was expecting to! The product absorbs in to skin almost immediately which I love, not a fan of greasy moisturisers. It made my skin feel hydrated and plump. This moisturiser looks incredible underneath make up also, really gives a brightening effect.

This Olay Regenerist Whip UV SPF 30 cream really does everything it says. I haven't tried many of Olay's other products so can not compare it to them however this moisturizer is a must-try product if you are looking for a great moisturizer.

The red container with a silver lid is lovey and gives the product a luxurious feel. It has a fairly strong floral smell however it isn't overwhelming. It feels lovely on and a big bonus it is SPF 30!

I am in my late 30's and had very oily skin in the past but it is now more of a normal skin type/ combination. I apply just a small finger size amount and rub it in with my hands. This moisturizer is somehow super light and airy while still feeling like your skin is getting a good solid application of moisturizer. Even towards the end of the day, I feel like my face is well moisturized! I haven't experienced any breakouts which I can do when trying a new product. I always use a separate day and night cream and look for an SPF in my day cream. Being SPF30 without feeling super heavy is a big win for me!

There really isn't anything I didn't like about this product and would recommend it to anyone looking for a great day cream!

Olay's Regenerist Whip comes in a stylish red jar that would be great to slip into your handbag. The moisturiser was easy to apply and it felt light and fluffy. The first time I applied this to my face, I made the mistake of spreading it over my eyelids. This resulted in sore, streaming eyes for an hour or so (it does say on the packaging to avoid contact with eyes). Lesson learned!

Unlike other sunscreens, this cream was absorbed quickly and left my face with a lovely matte finish, with no shine or residue whatsoever. In summer, I think it would need to be reapplied throughout the day to provide adequate protection, however, during the rest of the year one-morning application would suffice (if you don't burn easily).

I really loved the feel of this cream on my skin and liked the extra SPF protection it offered. I will definitely be purchasing this again.

The packaging lives up to most premium skincare products in terms of quality. I did struggle to get into the pot initially because it had been slightly damaged in transit, but once I was in it was fine.

The first thing I noticed was the smell. It's very strong. I normally prefer less perfumed lotions so this was one thing that initially put me off. It's not that it smells bad - far from it. It's just very potent.

The cream/whip itself is pretty thick. But having said that it is absorbed quickly (or maybe that's just my skin in need of hydration!). It doesn't go as far as other creams I've used/tried but it's not like you're emptying half the pot for one application. It goes on smoothly and doesn't leave any trail.

My skin definitely looked and felt good using this consistently. I have a pretty basic skincare routine and don't get as much sleep as I should so my skin often suffers. Trialling this cream made me much more dilligent about applying it in the early morning (I get up around 5 most days).

I didn't have any oily bouts while using this product, but I did get dry from time-to-time. I put this down to having to wear a mask all day now though.

If it wasn't for the small I'm sure I'd love this product!

Similar to some other products on the market, this came in a huge box. The first thing I noticed as soon as I opened it was the divine pretty smell and I felt so captivated by it. Once I took after the screw cap top, I had major problems trying to take off the inner lid so that went straight in the bin. The moisturiser seemed quick thick but smoothed on well and my skin soaked it all up, must have been screaming out to be hydrated! Have no break outs but found it got too close to around my eyes that my eyes reacted and got extremely itchy – could be just me as have been suffering intensely with hay fever at the moment! I do love this moisturiser and skin feels amazing afterwards and waiting to see if there will be a change in fine lines and wrinkles but I truly love this product and can’t wait to put it on each day

I was excited to try this one. I love a mosturiser with a decent SPF and this sounded so promising. The jar is a beautiful red with a swirly pattern inside to give that Ice cream whip effect and would look great on many a shelf. The texture is heavenly. Light, creamy and not at all greasy or oily which SPF moisturisers often are. My skin felt hydrated and had a lovely shine free finish. This is unfortunately where the good times ended for me. The fragrance seems delicate at first sniff, but once applied to the face it is all you can smell for a good half hour following. DO NOT get this anywhere near your eyes, or into any scratches on your face it will sting and it will sting bad. I have had a couple of small breakouts since using it, this and the stinging I put down to the fragrance. If they made an unscented version I would definitely be keen to give it another go as I feel they are on the right track to a winner.

As much as I know the importance of sunscreen, I find products that have added SPF tend to be a bit, well sunscreen-y. You know, greasy, they don't absorb great, products don't layer well on top.

In the height of summer I tend to go foundation-free, rather than attempt to put foundation over sunscreen. But thanks to the Olay Whip - I think I'll be able to choose both this summer!

Like the name implies this product is sort of whipped - it's a very light texture, you wouldn't think there was SPF 30 in there.

It goes on well, I left it a couple of minutes longer than I usually would before proceeding with my base products. There's no greasy aftermath to deal with.

It's a really hydrating cream and has SPF 30, if you need a moisturiser that does the basics, and does them well, with skin that doesn't require extra help, then I think this is THE product for you.

Things I wasn't a fan of: The scent, it does linger for a while after application. The pottle format. And the huge box to pottle ratio - it's a huge waste of packaging.

Really good trial this, thanks BR!

Olay is a brand that's very on my radar (mum used to use the lotion when it was Oil of Ulay in a weird square bottle!). But probably to that association its something I saw as being for older people (sorry mum!)

This pottle is a good size and quality, but the outer box is mas sive; like twice the size of the product, what's that about?!

There's a scent, but it's not a sunscreen odour so that makes it a positive for me!

It's very light and airy, it feels so smooth when you apply, I look forward to using it. It's a lovely wake-me-up, get-ready-for-the-day product!

I found it very moisturising and it seemed to have a positive impact on my skin. I wasn't left all shiny or greasy, more natural matte (not flat matte, god I hate flat matte finishes!)

I obviously can't speak to the spf, thanks Spring storm, but coming from a reputable company like Olay I trust it will offer the protection it says.

Highly recommend.