Olay Regenerist Micro Sculpting Face Cream Review

I have a very specific skin type I feel like (EXTREMELY dry, but oily in the T zone, prone to eczema around my eyes, so I need something very hydrating in that area specifically. I also worry about fine lines forming around my eyes as the dryness in that doesn't help. I also have very large pores on my nose. With that said, I'm about one week in to using this cream and so far I am liking it! You don't need to use much at all, it goes a really long way and is rather moisturising. I wouldn't say it's the most moisturising cream I've used but I guess that's not it's slogan really. I haven't noticed a decrease in pore size yet or reduction of fine lines- HOWEVER I would say the puffiness around my eyes has definitely decreased and my skin is so nice and soft and smooth. And I am only a week in to using it. The only negative I really have to say about it is a did struggle to get the inner lid/cap thing off at first- but that's a packaging critique not the product itself. Overlap, as a woman in her late twenties, I wouldn't say this a fantastic option for woman with normal, dry or sensitive skin (it didn't seem very perfumed which is wonderful).

I’m really enjoying this moisturiser, my dry skin soaks it up and it keeps my skin feeling moisturised through the day. I noticed a small improvement in my forehead lines, which I didn’t expect any improvement at all, so I’m happy with that result, with continuous use I’m hoping to see more of any improvement. I will likely purchase this again!

I haven't used Olay products in quite some time, so I was a little bit excited when I was chosen for this trial. The packaging is quite cute and it is the standard 50g which most face creams come in these days. The scent reminds me a little of Pantene shampoo, which would make sense as I believe they are manufactured by the same company. The cream itself is quite a rich white thick cream consistency and because of this you don't really need much for a whole face application. It did say on the instructions to use upward circular motions to apply the product - not sure why it would matter in which direction you apply your face cream, but hey, I did it anyway. This cream has a timeline of effects on the skin and when they are supposed to happen - at this stage of the game I am supposed to be seeing the reversing the appearance of up to 10 years of wrinkles. I'm 41 and the only wrinkle I really have is a small one by my right eyebrow...unfortunately it's still there Speaking of make up, on my oily skin, I have noticed that since I have been using this face cream and not using much at all (and I haven't changed anything else in my beauty regime), by mid afternoon my foundation and my face is an oily mess - and I have no idea whether that it a fault of the face cream. It is something to keep in mind if you do have oily skin and you are a daily foundation wearer. I also already have pretty firm skin (thanks to some awesome genes) so cannot comment as to whether the face cream has any effect on the plumpness of my skin! I do believe my skin does look brighter though. Even though I haven't really seen any of the results that have been promised, I am going to continue to use the face cream after the trial....and who knows, it may take longer for me to see results more than the average person and if that is the case, I may have found my holy grail (apart from the foundation issues, but that's nothing a little powder can't fix!).

With my review being under 2 weeks' of use, I am certainly looking forward to the proven benefits listed after 30 days of firmer skin and reduced appearance of up to 10 years of wrinkles.

My verdict: I love the smell and packaging of this product. A thick face creme, I enjoy the feel of the product on my skin and felt it was hydrating when I use it. I did break out, so not sure if this is due to the Olay serum or the creme, or combo of the both, but this settled after the first few days of use. My skin does feel a little tighter, but not noticeably different results at this stage. I am optimistic after extended use this product will help smooth out my skin. At this stage though, nothing much to report, to be whole-heartly be able to recommend this product to others.

This was the second of the two products I received. It is step three of a four step regimen but can be used alone or with just one or two of the other steps. I had the day version. This product comes in a beautiful red jar that looks very elegant. It doesn't include a spatula or anything to get the cream out so people who don't like to use fingers would need to find their own. It instructs to use morning and night, I just used it in the morning as my skin doesn't much like having product on at night. I don't know if this affects the desired results or not though. The cream is a silky white texture with a slight subtle scent. It is very easy to apply and absorbs into the skin well. It is quite thick so only a small amount is needed. I didn't notice a huge difference in my skin in the short time I've used it, it does feel softer though. I'm outside a lot so I do prefer a moisturiser to have some spf factor in it which this doesn't. The box does say there is a uv version so maybe that one does have an spf in it. While this is a lovely product I do think it's a bit rich for my skin type and probably not something I would repurchase, but for someone used to using a daily moisturising cream like this it would be a good choice.

First of all was impressed with the packaging ,I’m a sucker for being drawn to attractively packaged products . I’m referring to the shape of the bottle. .

The cream had a beautiful smell and felt smooth,rich and creamy ,I loved the velvety feeling on my skin and that it felt smooth and nourished immediately after appiplication . I had high hopes for this product ,but maybe it would best suit a younger skin ,as it just didn’t give me the results I had hoped , I had to use quite a lot of the product ,which wouldn’t make it very economical,my skin still feels somewhat dry and not really improved as such . So disappointing results for me .

*First of all I should mention Olay recommends using this product for 28 days to see full results, and this review is due before that time period so effects may vary.

The packaging of this product was quite substantial considering the small product within and instructions were brief; use twice a day, for at least a month to see results. I was excited to get trialling and see these results!

The cream itself has a nice, medium-weight consistency but the scent is very overpowering - think cheap sunscreen moisturiser smell - which I found a little off-putting. I prefer lighter, and more natural scents to this one (after a little more research I discovered they do actually sell un unfragranced one which I would be tempted to try).

I applied the cream in the upwards circle motions as described in the instructions, to my combination skin, morning and night. The first time I used it my skin felt a little bit warm and zingy. I applied my SPF on top and my skin did feel smooth, moisturised, not too greasy and felt hydrated for a good chunk of the day. A little bit of product goes a long way so although the container is on the small side, it should last long enough to see if the claims are true.

Opening the packet I LOVED the shape, color and feel of the packaging. It looked expensive and exuded luxury.

The cream itself, is a creamy off white and smells devine. A little goes a long way! I found the cream to be of a decent consistency, not watery and not too think. It spread over my skin beautifully.

However, After using it twice a day, morning and night as my go to moisturizer, I found no change in my skin other than how soft my skin was in the morning after applying it at night before bed.

When I applied it in the morning, I noticed a few hours later if I happened to touch my face that the cream was rubbing off. I would find flakes of the cream where ever I rubbed my face. I tried using less to see if the amount was an issue but still had the same problem. I also found my makeup (mac longwear pro and also the ordinary) separated when applied on top of the moisturizer.

I unfortunately found it to sting if it came in contact with my lips but this soon subsided after I wiped it clean with micellar water.

I was lucky enough to be chosen to trial this product. I am 38, with dry skin, and fine lines on my forehead. I have been using this for approximately 3 weeks: once a day at night-time. The product says to use day and night, but I prefer to save heavier creams for evening.

The packaging and design of the product is eye-catching and clever. It comes in a red and silver box with a picture of the product on the front. The product itself comes in a 50g jar. The jar is red, while the lid is a chromatic silver. The circular lid has an oval indentation on the top, which is slightly off centre and which gives it a modernist, slightly sci-fi quality. It would look very cool sitting in your bathroom.

The product is white, and easy to scoop out with your fingers. I have been using it once a day for three weeks and I still have a lot of the jar remaining. One thing that is tricky is the inner lid, which is white and sits on top of the product inside the silver lid. I found it very hard to lift off the cream. The little handle is too tiny to grasp, and the lid seems to stick to the cream, resisting being removed.

I have not noticed a huge difference, after three weeks of use, to my skin. I only used it in the evening as I did not want to use heavy skincare in the daytime. So it is hard to tell if my skin is better for using this, but it is definitely not worse. One thing I have a problem with is the smell of this cream. It smells like a chlorinated swimming pool, and I have had trouble getting past that. Every time I go to apply it I am overcome by the scent. It is an unusual choice of scent for skincare, and it is very strong. Perhaps they were going for an ocean scent, but I can't help but notice it every time I apply it.

I think this cream is a good night cream, but I do not think it is noticeably better than other night creams that can be bought locally.