ELLA K BEAUTY REVIEW

Olay Regenerist Max Tone Serum Review

Regenerist Max Tone Serum is a lightweight milky serum without added fragrance.  The formula features niacinamide, vitamin C, a collagen peptide, and other skin conditioners.  The serum spreads easily over the skin and absorbs to a sheer, non-sticky finish.  The serum leaves skin soft, smooth,
and lightly hydrated.  Niacinamide and vitamin C help brighten and even out complexion with regular use. 

Olay Deep Hydration Serum Review

Olay Deep Hydration Serum is a lightweight yet hydrating serum without added fragrance.  The serum features niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, panthenol, squalane, and other skin conditioners.  The silky formula glides easily over the skin and absorbs to a non-greasy, dewy finish.  The formula leaves the skin soft, smooth, and hydrated. 

Olay Sensitive Hungarian Water Essence Calming Makeup Remover Wipes Review

Hungarian Water Essence Wipes are soft cleansing cloths without added fragrance.  The cleansing formula is enriched with niacinamide, aloe, cucumber, and green tea to condition and soothe the skin.  The wipes gently cleanse the face and remove light makeup, but leave behind traces of mascara.  The skin feels clean, refreshed and comfortable after cleansing. 

 

Olay Mist Ultimate Hydration Essence Calming Review

Ultimate Hydration Essence Calming is a water-like liquid in a slim spray bottle.  The formula features niacinamide, chamomile, and aloe to hydrate and soothe the skin.  The spray dries to a weightless finish that provides a touch of hydration.  This product has a perfume-like floral scent that fades quickly. 

Olay Eyes Eye Lifting Serum Review

Eye Lifting Serum is a lightweight cream-serum with subtle golden shimmer. 
The formula includes niacinamide, antioxidants, and a peptide to help brighten and firm the eye area.  The serum glides easily over the skin and absorbs to a non-greasy, velvety finish.  The serum leaves the eye area smooth and lightly hydrated, but it may not be moisturizing enough to be used alone.

Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Eye Swirl Review

Micro-Sculpting Eye Swirl is a lightweight gel-cream for the eye area. 
The fragrance-free formula lists niacinamide, an amino-peptide complex, panthenol, vitamin E, and other skin conditioners.  The formula also features light-reflecting pigments that instantly brighten the eye area.  The cream absorbs quickly and settles to a smooth natural finish that works well under concealer.  The cream softens fine lines and leaves skin lightly hydrated.

ProX Olay Nightly Purifying Micro-Peel Review

Nightly Purifying Micro-Peel is a serum-like peel with glycolic acid, panthenol, and anti-irritants.  The glycolic acid provides gentle exfoliation without dryness or irritation.  The serum glides easily over the skin and absorbs to a sheer hydrating finish with a hint of shine.  The formula leaves skin noticeably softer and smoother.  This product is fragrance-free. 

Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Anti-Aging Fragrance-Free Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Review

Total Effects Fragrance-Free Moisturizer is a thick facial lotion with stable chemical sunscreens.  The formula’s anti-aging ingredients include niacinamide, vitamin C, vitamin E, and green tea.  The lotion spreads easily and absorbs quickly, hydrating the skin without a heavy sunscreen feel. 
The lotion leaves the skin with a hint of shine that becomes more apparent as the day goes on. 

Olay Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum Review

Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum is a yellowish lotion-serum with subtle golden shimmer and no added fragrance.  The formula features niacinamide, panthenol, amino-peptide, vitamin E, and green tea.  The serum feels silky and moist as it glides over the eye area.  After a few minutes, the serum absorbs to a weightless natural finish without noticeable shimmer.  The serum lightly hydrates the eye area, softens fine lines, and works well under concealer.  Dry skin types may need an additional moisturizer on top of the serum.

Olay Regenerist Wrinkle Revolution Complex Review

Wrinkle Revolution Complex is a lightweight white gel-cream with a strong floral scent.  The silicone-based formula is enriched with niacinamide, biopeptide, and antioxidants.  The cream feels like a silky powder when you rub it into the skin.  The cream lightly hydrates the skin and absorbs to a weightless semi-matte finish.  This product contains micro-fillers and light-diffusing pigments that subtly enhance the complexion.  The formula’s active ingredients help to smooth away fine lines over time. 

Olay Professional Pro-X Eye Restoration Complex Review

Pro-X Eye Restoration Complex is a lightweight eye cream stored in an airtight container with a pump dispenser.  The fragrance-free formula is enriched with niacinamide, caffeine, vitamin E and peptides.  The cream applies and absorbs easily, leaving a smooth matte finish on the skin.  The formula lightly hydrates the skin around the eye area and softens the appearance of fine lines.  This product is not very effective in reducing dark circles and puffiness around the eyes.

Olay Regenerist Night Resurfacing Elixir Review

Night Resurfacing Elixir is a silky clear gel-serum with a fine shimmer (the shimmer is not noticeable once applied to the skin).  The oil-free formula contains glycolic acid, panthenol, amino-peptide and antioxidants.  The serum sinks easily into the skin and leaves it dewy and lightly hydrated.  The formula gently exfoliates the skin without excessive irritation, redness or peeling.  The skin looks smoother and brighter with extended use.  This product is fragrance-free. 

Olay Foaming Face Wash (Sensitive Skin) Review

Foaming Face Wash for Sensitive Skin is a thick gel wash with a pearlescent tint.  The face wash works into a soft creamy lather that removes makeup and grime while conditioning the skin.  The formula rinses easily and leaves the skin feeling clean but not dry.  This product is free of fragrance and parabens, but it contains a small amount of sulfates. 

Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Review

Micro-Sculpting Cream is a luxuriously emollient formula for normal to very dry skin.  The cream sinks in readily (if used sparingly) and helps to soften and hydrate the skin.  The formula contains a good concentration of anti-aging ingredients that include niacinamide, vitamin E, peptides and green tea.  The cream has a strong fruity floral scent.

Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Anti-Aging Moisturizer (Daily/Fragrance-Free) Review

This lightweight moisturizer is best suited for normal to dry skin (it may be a bit heavy for oily skin).  The moisturizer absorbs well and leaves skin feeling soft and supple.  The formula contains niacinamide, vitamin C, vitamin E, panthenol and a tea extract to help prevent free radical damage in the skin.  Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide subtly enhance the complexion.  The moisturizer is free of oil, dyes and fragrance.  The pump packaging maintains the stability of the ingredients. 

Olay Regenerist Microdermabrasion & Peel System Review

This two-step exfoliation treatment consists of a microdermabrasion scrub/mask and a lactic acid peel.  The scrub contains a generous amount of micro-crystals in an emollient, vitamin-enriched base.  The crystals polish the skin and prepare it for the lactic acid peel.  The peel is a clear, lightweight gel that’s applied directly over the crystal scrub.  The gel dissolves the crystals, releasing conditioners to the skin’s surface.  The lactic acid gently exfoliates dead skin cells while hydrating the skin.  The treatment rinses clean and leaves skin feeling soft and smooth.

Olay Sensitive Moisture Therapy Lotion Review

This silky moisturizing lotion would be best suited for someone with normal to dry skin.  The moisturizer absorbs easily and leaves skin soft, supple and ready for makeup.  The formula contains niacinamide (vitamin B3), vitamin E, panthenol, aloe and chamomile.  This product is fragrance- and color-free.

Olay Complete Defense Daily UV Moisturizer SPF 30 (Sensitive Skin Version) Review

Complete Defense is a good lightweight moisturizer with effective sun protection.  The formula is fragrance-free and contains vitamin E, aloe, and green tea extract.  The lotion absorbs easily but leaves a subtle whitish tint on the skin (the sheer tint works well to even out my light/medium complexion, but it may be too pronounced on darker skin tones).

Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum (Fragrance Free) Review

Olay Regenerist is a thick silicone-based serum with a nice array of skin-beneficial ingredients (niacinamide, panthenol, amino-peptides, vitamin E, green tea, and allantoin).  The serum is quite moisturizing and leaves a soft matte finish on the skin.  The silicone in this product helps to smooth out the skin’s surface by filling in the fine lines and pores.  The serum can be used anywhere on the face, including the eye area (Olay Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum is very similar to this product but costs more per ounce). 

Olay Body Age Transform Intensive UV Defense Serum SPF 15 Review

This impressive (yet affordable) body formulation is full of skin-beneficial ingredients such as niacinamide, panthenol, green tea extract, vitamin C and more.  The formula also contains sunscreen to protect skin from premature aging (this product is also available in a sunscreen-free version).  The serum looks and feels like a body lotion and leaves skin soft and moisturized.  The only drawback is a heavy floral scent. 

Olay Total Effects Daily Moisturizer Anti-Aging Anti-Blemish Review

This is a fine choice for someone looking for a good moisturizer that also treats blemishes.  The moisturizer contains effective levels of salicylic acid (1.5%) to treat acne and exfoliate the skin.  The texture of this lightweight lotion is smooth and silky and it absorbs well into the skin.  The formula also contains light reflecting pigments for some instant radiance.  Use of sunscreen is recommended with this product.