Olay Total Effects Moisturiser Normal UV SPF15 Review

I like the Olay range, its readily available almost anywhere and its economical. This particular one boasts ‘7 in one’ for fine lines, uneven skin tone, pigmentation, texture, pores, dryness and dull skin. All of which I sadly struggle with.. So to start with packaging is tidy, the bottle itself is plastic and it has a pump action top to decanter -very generous amounts if you so desire. First application and it has a lovely faint scent and almost luxurious texture, on first application I decantered far too much so lathered myself and had to wait quite some time for it to dry to apply foundation. But the feel on the skin I loved - it felt cool and hydrating. After using it for a week I havent noticed any major changes in my skin other than my forehead which usually has lots of fine lines - it still does but I think it may smooth them out ever so slightly which ill take! And dry patches is something I struggle with in wintertime so trialing this was a gamble and not even a hint of dryness with this moisturizer. My makeup is easy to apply over it and seems to hold fairly decently through the day. I think the winning attribute for this moisturizer is the hydration factor. Overall I think its a good basic daily moisturizer, I personally would alternate it with my more intensive moisturizer. Great trial product, would recommend.

I would like to preface this review with the fact that I am a 52 year old woman so there are realistic limits around my expectations of such a product. Now... that aside.... I actually loved this product. It had little to no scent which I prefer. it had a lovely consistency and glided onto my skin easily. In the past I have had trouble with day cream not absorbing into my skin. Olay however did get easily absorbed into my skin allowing me to put makeup on with no difficulty. My skin did feel softer after application and there was an overall fresher look to my skin. I absolutely love the fact it has SPF included. I only purchase face skin products with SPF. As for reducing fine lines and wrinkles the jury is out - I love this product so will persevere. I am realistic about this so won't be disappointed if there is minimal change in this area. Overall Olay have produced a great product that is a real hit with me,

Firstly i loved the packaging on this, the pump makes it teally easy to use and i found one pump was the right amount for my whole face. Its a nice light weight formula, So not super thick and heavy so really comfotable to wear under my makeup but enough to give my skin the hydration it needs. I didnt notice any fragrance which is nice also im not a huge fan of highly scented skin products for my sensitve skin.

I will continue to happily use this, it leaves my skin feeling really nice and i love that it had the added SPF to give me that extra protection. I think its well priced and glad that its easily found in the supermarket. Would def reccomend this to anyone looking for a good affordable moisturiser

I was picked to review this for the trial team. MY skin is combination which can be very prone to oiliness in summer and dry patches in winter. I really like the fact that this had SPF in it AND didn't sting my eyes(normally SPF stings my eyes). It wasn't overly thick, which i find a lot of SPF moisturizers to be. It claims to be oil-free, which is what i like. But I found this wasn't as "oil-free" as I like my moisturiser to be.Like, i defintely won't be able to use this in summer as I'll look like a greasy mess. It was fast absorbing which I like. This is defintely only something I could use in winter, which i don't mind because i always change my moisturizers in different seasons. It definitely gave me a nice glow, without making me look oily, so it defintely tackles dullness (but this isn't really a concern for me). I don't really have much fine lines, so i don't know whether there was any changes there- the moisturizer may combat that over a longer period of time. I did notice that my pores looked visibly smaller-nothing drastic but it was something i noticed. I don't really have an uneven skintone right now, so i can't comment on that. BUt i think maybe what they put in it for the glow would help disguise uneven skintone. Overall, i did enjoy this moisturizer- it didn't break me out and gave me a nice glow, while offering SPF. I could only use this in winter, but that's fine. It is a very good moisturizer.

This is a lovely light cream, in a pump bottle. One pump is plenty to cover face and neck, so it's not wasteful at all. I usually have dry patches in winter, and these have cleared up while using the cream, so I'm going to call that a win. Overall my skin is feeling softer and healthier so I'm definitely going to keep using this one. It has SPF in it as well, so that's always a winner in my book.

I'll start with the packaging as this was a negative for me. The product comes in a bottle inside a box this would be fine but then the box is in sealed plastic. I don't like creating too much waste and thought this was completely unnecessary, not only is it wasteful but the plastic was extremely hard to get into. The bottle itself has a pump style lid where you press down and it gives you a set amount, I like this as it makes it easy.

The product itself is a medium consistency with a slight scent. I think floral? I'm not entirely sure but it smells nice. I have used it morning and night since I recieved it so I could see how my skin reacted and give it a fair review. It promises to help 7 skin concerns. Fine Lines - I have noticed a reduction in the frown lines between my eyes Uneven skin tone - I personally did not find this. I think you need a bb cream or similar for this task Dark spots - not applicable to me Uneven texture - I didn't notice this as it wasn't instant however on reflection my face does feel much more uniform now Dry skin- this is why I like this the most. I have very dry skin, particularly in the winter. This mosturiser has fixed that without leaving my skin greasy.

Overall I do like this product and would purchase it again.

I was so excited to get this product , thr timing was perfect as I was in dire need to switch up from my normal after hitting 31 and winter! There were two big things thay stood out righy off the bat. Firstly the box wasn't insanely bigger than the actual bottle and secondlu, I adored the fresh smell....not too muc perfume, just a hint of freshness. I go through my standard routine of clense, serum moisturise and get caught off guard with the amount of product that comes out in one pump. Going foreard, I really try to do a partial pump so as not to waste it. I like how olay feels on mu skin, my skin feels softer for sure. I am yet to notice any fine lines disappearing so am keen to see what happens after a month or two. Definitely keen to keep using

Hello Total Effects, a product I admit I have over looked many times because it always screamed 'mature women' to me. I will be the first to admit when I am wrong, and I was on this...so very very wrong. Im in my early 30's and already have huge pores, signs of wrinkles emerging, uneven skin tone & a few dark spots so based on this products description Im ready for it. First off the packaging. This always looked quite luxury to me, but I was a little shocked to find it was quite a light-weight plastic container after all - but I guess the price should have helped manage my expectations there. The design of the bottle is awesome though and who doesn't like a pump when it comes to face products, sooo much better than having to scrape out of a tub. Now the cream it's self it actually a lot thicker than I had anticipated so used 2 pumps on the first try and quickly realised that was a mistake. one pump is more than enough for me to apply to my whole face, neck AND my decolletage. I find that this absorbs quickly so im not left with that greasy looking face which I hate & which is why this does make a perfect under makeup or primer option. Now for the results: my skin feels absolutely amazing, really soft and supple & a little firmer now in the jaw line. It has left my skin glowing so much so that I have been going without a makeup base this whole week. My pore appear reduced in size or more blurred I should say. I will admit this has done nothing for my slowly growing wrinkles but it could just be because they are not fully developed yet so potentially can't be healed? Either way i really have fallen in love with this cream & with the added benefit of UV protection you can't go wrong. I will buy again for sure!

Olay is a brand I grew up around, my Mum always used 'Oil of Ulan' prior to the rebranding and so I associate it with a tried-and-true skincare brand. Myself I have tried various Olay products but this was my first endeavour into the Total Effects Moisturiser so I was excited to trial it. I'm 30 and as such have been beginning to incorporate more anti-aging products into my skincare regime so this was a perfect trial for my skin.

My first impressions was I love the packaging design, it's minimal and sleek which suits my personal preference and I love the pump dispenser. I did find the pump dispensed a lot of product so I preferred using a smaller pump so that I got just enough product for my face and neck without wasting any.

I really enjoyed the formula of the moisturiser! It was a thick lotion more than a cream and not too heavy, so went on easily and didn't leave an oily residue.

In terms of the benefits, I found it too hard to judge whether it had any effect on discolouration or wrinkles but I did find it very hydrating and perfect for my dry winter skin. My skin felt instantly refreshed and soft. I've found my skin has been looking hydrated too and it hasn't made my sensitive skin react either. I do love the spf factor and have found that on busy mornings I am completely happy using just this moisturiser when I don't have the time for serums and sunscreen.

Would I recommend this? I already have! A friend wanted a more affordable alternative to a high-end brand and I recommended Total Effects as I think it's a great all-rounder.

What can I say, I’m pretty impressed! I went into this trial hoping it would help smooth out my forehead lines that I get from not wearing my glasses, and it’s helped so much! They’re so much smoother and make up doesn’t sink into them anymore. My skin is feeling nice and soft, and I’m just love, love, loving it. You only need a small amount, don’t try and use 3 pumps or you’ll be calling all the kids in for some moisturiser. It’s nice and creamy, and goes on easily. Has a light “moisturiser” fragrance to it, but you can hardly smell it, great for my sensitive skin as it doesn’t irritate. The pump is super effective, but I did think the packaging looked a little cheap compared to what was advertised. I reckon this will last quite awhile now that I’ve worked out how much I need to pump out to cover my face, and I will for sure be buying this again!