Olay Total Effects Moisturiser Normal UV SPF15 Review

I am a fan of supermarket brand skincare as an affordable option for everyday use so I was excited to give the Olay product a try.

My first impressions were good, the pump bottle is cute and convenient and it dispenses just the right amount of product. The moisturiser is creamy and has a pleasant scent that is not overwhleming.

I used it every morning straight after washing my face with my usual foaming cleanser. I found the texture a bit greasy on the skin so I left it for a while to see if it would soak in. Unfortunately it stayed on the surface and I found that it wasn't a great base for my foundation.

I do like that it has an SPF15, not enough for when you're outside a lot but it's good to know it's there as an extra layer of sun protection.

I used the moisturiser regularly for two weeks and while it is perfectly adequate for retaining moisture, I did not notice any of the anti-aging effects. Of course, two weeks is not enough time to see progressive results from active ingredients.

Overall, I wouldn't recommend this for anti-aging treatment but if you have drier skin and want a day cream with sun protection this would be fine.

I’m not sure it made any difference to wrinkles or overall texture. It has helped the slightly drier patches that randomly appear though. Overall I found this product a little heavy for my skin. After application it seems to take ages to feel like it’s sunk in properly so for an hour or 2 it feels slightly greasy on the skin. I did try experimenting and using less (1 pump is HEAPS and could do face neck and décolletage!).. Will continue to use until gone though to see if wrinkles,texture etc improves with longer use but suspect it’s too much for my skin in hotter months (I get super oily greasy shiny in summer and even though it’s oil free I think it’s too heavy. I was lucky enough to be asked to review this by BR. It’s not quite right for me but still a great product as most Olay are!

I found this moisturiser similar to other Olay products to be honest. The smell took me right back to sneaking blobs of my mums Olay creams when I was younger! I love the spf included (a necessity!) and it was fast absorbing and made my skin feel smooth but I did get a bit greasy throughout the day and I havn't seen any reduction of fine lines etc. All in all its an ok product, good for those on a budget.

Olay Total Effects Day Cream SPF 15 has lots of claims that tis will fight the seven signs of ageing, including dryness, dullness, enlarged pores, sagging uneven texture, uneven tone, fine lines and wrinkles. The addition of an SPF 15 would make it the total over the counter solution to protect and revitalise aging skin, such as mine. I was delighted at the scent of the product, nice, light and clean. The packaging is attractive, with all the claims visible so you know what you can expect to improve by using this product. The container is easy to use with one hand making it easy to apply. I started by using this product in the morning, after my shower and before putting on my make-up. I found that it had a nice non-greasy feel and my makeup didn’t fall off with this underneath it as it absorbs fast into the skin.

The only thing that I found with my sensitive skin was that this product dried it out and gave me exceptionally dry patches around my mouth and chin in the morning. After a few days I stopped using the Olay Total Effects Day Cream as the dryness caused flakiness in my skin and I found that it wasn’t the right product for me. I do have sensitive skin and thought this moisturiser would be ok, but it did not work well with all of the skin on my face. Going forward I may use it on my neck, eye area and upper face but will refrain from using it where the skin reacted.

I believe for others this may be a perfect all over solution that is not too expensive but affordable and many others may have better all over results that I experienced.

I was lucky enough to be sent this product to review. I am a fan of Olay products, they are such a trusted, familiar brand that typically no matter what you buy, you’re always getting a decent product.

This moisturiser promises 7 benefits in one ranging from anti-ageing to improving uneven skin tone and texture, age spots, dryness, dullness and pores. It’s enriched with green tea and vitamins and contains SPF so sounded like a miracle product.

The product comes in a pretty pearly gold pump bottle. The pump dispenses just a little too much product so a single pump is more than enough to cover face a neck (use the excess on your hands).

The cream absorbs quite well and has a subtle scent. The instructions say to apply twice a day which I am assuming is because the SPF is quite low, but obviously you couldn’t do this if you wore it under makeup, and certainly not at night, so I found that a little odd. It does leave a slight sheen which I wasn’t a fan of, but if you like that look then this could be an alternative to a BB cream.

It does moisturise well, however nothing about it stood out for me, and I tend to go for a higher SPF for day creams. Overall I haven’t noticed any improvement in my skin so won’t be rushing to replace it.

I'm not overwhelmed but then I'm not underwhelmed. I have been putting this on every day for the last two weeks and other than noticing that it sinks in relatively quickly, I tend to forget I have put it on.

My skin looks the same as always and two weeks in not long enough to work out if it's doing something magical for my 30 year old skin. I am thankful it comes in a pump and the plastic packaging would be good for travel. It smells pleasant and my make up goes over it with out any problems.

It's a good, cost effective day cream that will be easy to find in the supermarket or drug store.

The first thing i noticed with this moisteriser was how easy it was to pump more than you need, the nozzle was large which I often used more than I normally would. It had a nice smell to it and was not too strong. I did find that it took awhile to absorb so left a bit more time before applying any makeup. Not bad for $15 I did not notice a big change in my skin, i have normal/oily skin and it accepted it well (no breakouts). Due to its bulky packaging this one will have to stay at home when going on trips.

Don’t really understand the hype? Didn’t do much for my skin. Nice bottle, and feels good at first, but i feel like i have to reapply every few hours or my skin feels very dry.

I'm a time-poor mum, so I was really excited to get my hands on this moisturiser. I only use day cream that includes SPF because I'm too lazy to apply sunscreen too, so this was exactly the type of product I use.

This product was in an easy to use with a nice wide-based pottle that is at no risk of falling over and sending your other beauty products flying (am I the only one with that issue?). The pump gives a good amount of product for your face.

The product didn't have any weird smell and was easily absorbed into my skin. I didn't suffer from dry spots or reactions when using it.

The only downside I found with this moisturiser is that sometimes it was a bit stingy on my dry skin. In the defence of the product, it may be because my skin had been sensitised by another product, but all the same my BB cream never stung my face, whether applied on top of this product or on its own.

If you're looking for an affordable multi-tasking product this is a good option, but if you have sensitive or dry skin just be a bit wary of this one.

I was excited to try this face moisturiser. It comes in a plastic pump bottle and has a very nuetral smell. It is very easy to apply and you only need a little bit as comes out of pump quite fast. Is a quite thick but smooths onto your skin easily. I have been using it every morning and to be honest I haven't noticed any different in my fine lines and wrinkles. I do however like the moisturiser itself as my skin does feel smooth and my makeup goes on easily afterwards and lasts all day. Its not greasy at all even though it looks quite thick. I would use again and it is value for money and easy to pop into your grocery shopping.