()I've been looking for a new facial lotion, and had the opportunity to try the Olay Regenerist, advanced anti-aging via the Vine program. I'm a very fair skinned woman (get more so each year I spend in Seattle) in my mid-30s, and starting to become more concerned about aging as well as balancing that with good environmental/health choices. Since makeup is not well regulated in the US, I like to do some research on the chemicals and their potential health effects.First, aesthetically, the lotion is white and pretty thick very similar to a sunscreen. I did not notice on the box or as part of the description that it was a CREAM, and it definitely fits the bill. It's easy to get good coverage over your face because of this; some facial mosturizers/sunscreen are very watery. The fragrance is the typical Olay smell, but is a lot more potent, in my opinion. I'd applied the lotion, then my makeup and had breakfast. My husband was about 5 feet away and he asked me if I could identify that strange smell. It was the Olay.
Homosalate, the main ingredient, does bioaccumulate and is on a watch list for Japan and Canada. All of the main ingredients are categorized as medium hazard by the Environmental Working Group's Cosmetic database. The product was not listed in the database, so I looked up individual ingredients to decide if this was a product that I'd consider continuing to use. It contains BHT, which is a chemical I've been trying to avoid.
I also found it a bit ridiculous that the side of the box says "Children under six months of age: consult a doctor." Would people really use this (and anti-aging product) on their kids?! On the plus side, the package was easy open, and the plastic is recyclable.
The SPF is 25, which means that for me, if I were spending a day in the sun, I'd either have to take this with me, or reapply something else. It wouldn't be sufficient to keep me from getting burned. It's also not clear *WHICH* UV rays it blocks: UVA, UVB, or both.
Other than that, my skin did feel hydrated when I had applied it. I experienced a small breakout as my skin got used to the heaviness of the cream, but my skin adjusted.
Overall, I think the product is fine and would work for many people. Given the strength of the fragrance, the SPF 25, the BHT, and wanting a product that blocks both UVA and UVB, I probably will not be purchasing this cream for myself.
I've been using this cream daily for around 2 months and I haven't noticed any changes in my skin, although I certainly don't expect my fairly young-looking skin to transform magically back to skin like a 20 year old. I have sensitive, normal-to-dry skin and this moisturizes well enough for the summer, but I doubt if it will be enough to keep me hydrated when the furnace kicks on.It goes on smoothly due to it having some silicone added, soaks in quickly, and doesn't dry sticky at all.
However, I really hate the scent.Maybe I'm a little more sensitive to fragrances in my skincare products than the average person.The scent of this is herbal/medicinal, and it lingers way longer than I like it to.And yes, it has SPF 25, I do applaud Olay for upping the SPF in this product over most of their others which have an SPF 15.
This product has some parabens in it as preservatives, but I don't worry much about those.I've been using skincare with parabens for 20 or so years, and they haven't hurt me yet.What I don't like and it really upsets me is Olay still tests on animals when there is no reason to do this there are plenty of other ways to test without having to dab this in the rabbits' eyes.
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()This is a moisturizer and sunblock in one. I have become accustomed to applying my moisturizer first than my sunblock (a physical not chemical). Just a quick tutorial physical sunblocks contain zinc and can be applied after moisturizer, whereas many sunblocks are actually chemical (like helioplex) and must be applied before a moisturizer. Yeah I know doing the chemical sunblock before a moisturizer just doesn't seem right. But I digress.
The Olay regenerist encompasses both moisturizer and sunblock. So its a one application and then you go. Now keep in mind because its a moisturizer its more cream-like in texture (thicker) and when applied on hot days (like everyday during the summer) can produce a heavy feeling.Ultimately making this product more ideal for colder days (winter and fall) and less practical for summer and spring.
There is a scent. So for those of you who do not like scented moisturizers, stay away. It can be strong and lasts for most of the day. Would have preferred a scentless version.
Ultimately does it do what it claims yes and maybe. It certainly is moisturizing and a good sunblock. Does it defend your DNA? that I wouldn't know unless I had an electronic microscope.
In summary its a solid product I would recommend for the Colder seasons as a combo moisturizer sunblock.
()These products don't tend to do much repair work, so don't expect some miracle fountain of youth formula here, but as a sunscreen it's fabulous, and protecting your skin from the sun is the most important thing you can do to fight wrinkles.
It goes on creamy, spreads well, and has a very faint and pleasant odor.It's not greasy.It soaks in fast and gets out of the way to put on make up.Overall, it's one of the better products in the category.
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()I used Olay products for years and trusted the brand name for a long time. This product doesn't turn me off of Olay products although I've tried to switch my health and beauty products to ones that have ingredients I can actually pronounce but I really did not like the Olay Regenerist DNA Superstructure UV Cream.
The cream is not so creamy. It's quite heavy and difficult to smooth on to my skin. Even when I use just the small amount dispensed by the pump, it takes a while to rub it in, and then if I am out in the sun, sweating makes the stuff run down my face. Also, there is a very strong perfume scent to the product (it makes me sneeze), and I found that not only did I have that same scent on my face, it was nearly impossible to wash off my hands after using the cream, so I end up smelling the stuff that makes me sneeze throughout the day.
I had to stop using this product after a few attempts. It just doesn't work for my skin or lifestyle.
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