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Dianna GOlay's Hits & Misses
February 27th 2008 01:49
I’m the kind of person who, when she discovers a good product, then has to try all the other beauty products endorsed by the same brand – and I still think I should have received some kind of loyalty reward from Clinique & Dermalogica! For the past one and a half years, I’ve been obsessed with Olay. The good news is Olay products aren’t as expensive as Clinique or Dermalogica. The bad news is, like with everything else, Olay has its hits & misses. Here are mine -
Age Defying Series Eye Gel
This clear gel contains cucumber and hazel extracts that target the dark circles and puffiness around the delicate eye area. The texture is slightly sticky as you dab dots all around your eyes and gently smooth it in. Unfortunately, I didn’t feel like my eye area was moisturised at all and there were no results after 3 months’ of use.
Total Effects Anti-Ageing Eye Cream
I really had high hopes for this after Total Effects Moisturiser quickly became my favourite beauty product. The texture wasn’t as sticky as the eye gel, is slightly tan in colour and spreads out evenly and smoothly over the eye area. But it left a glitter after application and actually made the area under my eyes look slightly darker. Very disappointing.
Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum
After reading the rave reviews on www.amazon.com which catapulted this serum to #1 eye treatment product, I was impatient to get my hands on this product. The texture isn’t sticky and leaves no glittery residue. It glides over the eye area very smoothly and leaves it feeling moisturised. The best thing is that it comes in a small pump bottle so you don’t have to dip your finger into the tub (leaving bits of the product on your nail). It’s higher-priced than all the other Olay eye products and so far, after 3 weeks’ of use, there have been no results. But I’ll keep trying and hopefully something will happen.
Total Effects Moisturiser
I love, love, love this product. Let’s go through the downsides first : it’s a little thicker than what I was previously used to. The texture is a smooth but slightly thick white paste that you have to gently rub into your skin for it to be fully absorbed. And, after a year of use, it’s actually made my skin whiter (might be good news to those who prefer ‘whiter’ skin) and now, after everytime I use it, it actually makes my skin look quite pale. Paired with the Total Effects eye cream, it only highlighted the dark circles under my eyes. BUT, the result is an even, smooth skin tone with a soft healthy glow that compels people to say “Wow, your face is really clear” and made me abandon my concealer and foundation for a while. Despite it making my skin look pale, I still love this product as I haven’t had the same results from any other moisturiser – high-priced or not, so I’ve compromised to wearing this as a night cream instead.
Olay Regenerist Regenerating Lotion with UV protection
This moisturiser has the texture of a sunscreen but not as sticky. It’s also not as thick or pasty as TE moisturiser. While it doesn’t have the same ‘wow’ effects TE moisturiser induced, it’s still better than most higher-priced moisturisers I’ve bought in the past. I use this during the day with TE moisturiser at night.
Regenerist Facial Treatment Mask
So what’s this supposed to do again? Oh, right. It’s supposed to give you a smoother, firmer looking skin in just 15 minutes. For AUD$40, you get 5 sheets and some reassurance that it would have some positive results. The wet sheet (drenched with anti-ageing serum?) is draped over your face, adjusting it so the holes of the eyes and the nostrils fit your face but ends up making you look like Michael from Halloween (warning : DO NOT step outside your door at night with this mask on, especially when holding a pair of scissors with a filled plastic bag). The result was absolutely nil, except that it made me look like I’d been on the threadmill for an hour. No smoothness, no evening of skin tone that I’m used to when applying masks that harden on your skin.
Age Defying Series Eye Gel
Total Effects Anti-Ageing Eye Cream
Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum
After reading the rave reviews on www.amazon.com which catapulted this serum to #1 eye treatment product, I was impatient to get my hands on this product. The texture isn’t sticky and leaves no glittery residue. It glides over the eye area very smoothly and leaves it feeling moisturised. The best thing is that it comes in a small pump bottle so you don’t have to dip your finger into the tub (leaving bits of the product on your nail). It’s higher-priced than all the other Olay eye products and so far, after 3 weeks’ of use, there have been no results. But I’ll keep trying and hopefully something will happen.
Total Effects Moisturiser
I love, love, love this product. Let’s go through the downsides first : it’s a little thicker than what I was previously used to. The texture is a smooth but slightly thick white paste that you have to gently rub into your skin for it to be fully absorbed. And, after a year of use, it’s actually made my skin whiter (might be good news to those who prefer ‘whiter’ skin) and now, after everytime I use it, it actually makes my skin look quite pale. Paired with the Total Effects eye cream, it only highlighted the dark circles under my eyes. BUT, the result is an even, smooth skin tone with a soft healthy glow that compels people to say “Wow, your face is really clear” and made me abandon my concealer and foundation for a while. Despite it making my skin look pale, I still love this product as I haven’t had the same results from any other moisturiser – high-priced or not, so I’ve compromised to wearing this as a night cream instead.
Olay Regenerist Regenerating Lotion with UV protection
This moisturiser has the texture of a sunscreen but not as sticky. It’s also not as thick or pasty as TE moisturiser. While it doesn’t have the same ‘wow’ effects TE moisturiser induced, it’s still better than most higher-priced moisturisers I’ve bought in the past. I use this during the day with TE moisturiser at night.
Regenerist Facial Treatment Mask
So what’s this supposed to do again? Oh, right. It’s supposed to give you a smoother, firmer looking skin in just 15 minutes. For AUD$40, you get 5 sheets and some reassurance that it would have some positive results. The wet sheet (drenched with anti-ageing serum?) is draped over your face, adjusting it so the holes of the eyes and the nostrils fit your face but ends up making you look like Michael from Halloween (warning : DO NOT step outside your door at night with this mask on, especially when holding a pair of scissors with a filled plastic bag). The result was absolutely nil, except that it made me look like I’d been on the threadmill for an hour. No smoothness, no evening of skin tone that I’m used to when applying masks that harden on your skin.
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I used to use the ordinary Olay light day cream, which I liked better than Clinique, etc. But when TA came out I started using it and am still using it! I also put it on at night, and all through the next day my skin feels super. If, on occasion I need more moisturiser during the day, I put a little bit of Nivea or something really light on.
I really love it. You are right about the thickness - though I don't mind it. It feels very luxurious, though you do have to make sure it's all absorbed. Which one do you use? I tried the one with high SPF for sensitive skin and it wasn't as good, didn't have that delicious smell, and seemed much thinner and not as effective. Now I stick with the TA SPF15 Normal.
So glad you reviewed the rest, I am always tempted to try them out, especially the mask, but won't bother now.
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Louie, my mother too has been using Olay since she was 30 and she doesn't look a day over 45, everyone says so. In this case, I have to agree that mothers know best!
Kat, glad to hear you don't smoke. Smoking is the worst thing anyone can do for the skin.
Mich, great to hear another Olay enthusiast! I swear, since using it, my face feels so much smoother and clearer than before. When people notice, you know you're onto something good.
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I haven't tried the eye creme's, and think I probably won't bother after reading your comments. But i'll definitely stick to the TE moisturiser
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