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Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum, Fragrance Free

Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum, Fragrance Free Review

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Best Feature:
Super absorbent serum that has a silky, smooth texture
Worst Feature:
Not formulated to provide dramatic anti-aging results
Best Uses:
Serum to revitalize normal to slightly oily skin
Pricing:
$20
Manufacturer:
Olay (owned by Proctor & Gamble)

Where to Buy

Store Name
Price
Drugstore.com
$20.00
Rakuten
$20.00
Walmart
$20.00

Overview

Founded in the 1950s, Olay is an American skincare line and one of the top skincare retail brands in the world. The Regenerist product line was created for the anti-aging segment of the skincare industry and has received numerous accolades over the years. Olay's researchers have developed innovative and affordable products that rejuvenate skin's appearance and reduce the need for more drastic cosmetic work like chemical peels, laser resurfacing or surgery. Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum (Fragrance-Free) was formulated with an exclusive Olay amino-peptide + B3 complex and other proven anti-aging ingredients such as vitamin E, pro-vitamin B5, green tea extract, allantoin and glycerin. The serum works to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while hydrating the skin to improve its texture and firmness.

You can purchase Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum in your local drugstore or online at sites like Amazon for under $20.

Product Report Card Grade

We give Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum (Fragrance-Free) a B+ because it is a good drugstore moisturizer that contains a number of beneficial ingredients including peptides and niacinamide. The serum is silicone-based, so it has a smooth, silky texture and won’t leave your face feeling greasy. We also love that it can double as a foundation primer to streamline your beauty routine. That said, we had to deduct points from its overall score because it isn’t a great anti-aging treatment despite the marketing claims.

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Comparison at a Glance

Pros/Cons
Pros
Affordable; satisfaction guaranteed or Olay will refund your money; dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested; non-greasy formula that quickly absorbs into skin; no added fragrances or dyes; can be used on all skin types including sensitive skin
Inexpensive; effective, well-formulated cream; lightweight, non-greasy and absorbent; oil-free; non-comedogenic (won't clog pores); fragrance-free; dermatologist tested; good for acne prone skin
Effective, well-formulated OTC treatment; satisfaction guaranteed or Olay will refund your money; can be used on all skin types including sensitive and acne prone skin
Cons
Doesn't provide dramatic results; Olay products are tested on animals; Cosmeticsdatabase.com gives it a moderate rating (5 out of 10) on its hazard scale
Retinol can initially irritate skin and make it sensitive to sun exposure; Neutrogena tests their products on animals; Cosmeticsdatabase.com gives the cream a moderate rating (5 out of 10) on its hazard scale
Retinol can initially irritate skin and make it sensitive to sun exposure; Olay products are tested on animals; somewhat expensive for drugstore face lotion

Details
Skin Type
Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination and Sensitive
Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination and Sensitive
Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination and Sensitive
Skin Concern
Aging
Aging
Aging
Price (est.)
$20
$13
$38
Size (fluid ounces)
1.7
1.4
1.0
Active Ingredients
It contains a highly concentrated form of Olay's amino-peptide + B3 complex.
A patent pending formula, it contains retinol and a combination of Vitamin E, Pro-Vitamin B5 and moisturizers.
It contains retinyl proprionate, niacinamide and glycerin.
Fragrance
Fragrance-Free
Fragrance-Free
Fragrance-Free
Ingredients
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 (Amino-Peptide), Carnosine (Amino-Peptide), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Green Tea), Allantoin, Cetyl Ricinoleate, BIS-PEG, PPG-14, 14 Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-10 Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid
Water, C12 15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Dimethicone, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Retinol, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 20, Triethanolamine, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, BHT, Carbomer
Water, glycerin, niacinamide,C12-15 alkyl benzoate, dimethicone, Polyethylene, stearyl alcohol, cetyl Palmitate, retinyl propionate, tocopheryl Acetate, palmitoyl dipeptide-7, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, caprylic/capric Triglyceride, cetyl alcohol, behenyl Alcohol, sodium acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Panthenol, isohexadecane, cetyl Ricinoleate, dmdm hydantoin, carbomer, Polysorbate 80, polysorbate 20, disodium Edta, peg-100 stearate, stearic acid, sodium Hydroxide, bht, decyl glucoside, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, lactic acid.
Product Design
It comes in an opaque pump bottle to limit exposure to light, air and other external contaminants.
It comes in an opaque tube to limit exposure to light, air and other external contaminants.
It comes in an opaque tube to limit exposure to light, air and other external contaminants.

ProductReportCard Editors' In-Depth Review

Pros And Cons

Pros

  • Affordable
  • Can be found online and at numerous retail stores
  • Satisfaction guaranteed or Olay will refund your money
  • Can pack in carry-on bag for air travel
  • Dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested
  • Non-greasy formula that quickly absorbs into skin
  • Can be used on all skin types including sensitive skin

Cons

  • Doesn't provide dramatic results
  • Doesn't contain sunscreen
  • Olay products are tested on animals
  • Contains potentially cancer-causing parabens. Cosmeticsdatabase.com gives it a moderate rating (5 out of 10) on its hazard scale

Key Features

Size
1.7 fluid ounces
Skin Type
Appropriate for all skin types (dry, oily and combination). 100% fragrance- free and color-free means it won't irritate sensitive skin.
Skin Concern
Aging
Use
Once or twice a day
Directions
After cleansing, apply a thin layer of serum to your face and neck. The serum can be used alone, under a moisturizer or even as a primer under your makeup.
Key Ingredients
Highly concentrated form of Olay's amino-peptide + B3 complex
All ingredients
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 (Amino-Peptide), Carnosine (Amino-Peptide), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Green Tea), Allantoin, Cetyl Ricinoleate, BIS-PEG, PPG-14, 14 Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-10 Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid

Reputation

Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum (Fragrance-Free) has received excellent online reviews from happy customers. It has also received many awards from consumers. Most recently, it was recognized by readers of Glamor Magazine as the "Best Wrinkle Fighter - From Drugstores" (2011) and by Allure Magazine as "Anti-Aging Reader's Choice" in its "Best of Beauty" issue (2011). If you aren't turned off by animal testing or questionable ingredients, this is a great anti-aging cream for the price.

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