Olay Total Effects Moisturiser Normal UV SPF15 Review

I love all Olay products. The packaging on this was great, not too much waste. I love the fact that they have a push down dispenser, which is easier and especially as you only need a very small amount. This is a great moisturiser and I am sure it is also protecting against UV rays, which I need, due to suffering with vitiligo. It makes my skin feel smooth, so is helping with any uneven skin texture. My skin does not feel dry and looks healthy and it is helping to eliminate any visible pores in my skin. I am not convinced that it is getting rid of fine lines and wrinkles, but may be helping with dark spots, although no one has commented on noticing any difference.

I would certainly buy this product again, and feel that, in view of the fact that you only need a small amount, it is excellent value for money.

Great product for a great price. It soaks in to the skin really well and didn't leave my face feeling greasy at all. It has a nice smell to it too. I use it morning and night. This is totally an awesome addition to any ones facial routine. I also really like the container and find it really user friendly.

This bottle comes with a pump for ease of use. You only need to pump once as the amount is generous enabling enough to moisturise the face, neck and decolletage.

The fragrance is pleasant though slightly stronger than others that I have used and it was easily absorbed by the skin giving it a healthy glow.

I did find that some of my skin had shed in patches as if this product was working. With regular use this has resulted in a more even skin tone and with more elasticity to it.

It didn't reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. I think you would need a specific product for age spots though with constant use over a longer period you may notice some difference.

My skin looks and feels more youthful with a healthier looking radiance.

When I think of Olay I'm taken back to years and years ago when I used a product by Olay and didn't like the smell at all - I didn't like the cream, I can't remember what it was but it didn't leave a good impression & I haven't touched Olay since.

I put my hand up for this trial because, as I said that was years ago, and given this product had SPF in it I was intrigued to see if my opinion would be changed. Surprisingly yes!

My skintype is "dry/dull", I have some fine lines & wrinkles and I'm covered in freckles, with a few age spots starting to sneak in. This 7 in 1 day cream for normal skin is so darn good for my skin, I'm loving it.

The texture is kinda puffy/creamy - hard to describe. I'm surprised it's for "normal" skin because during winter my skin is extra dry but this day cream has been great. Not sure how this would play out for people actually with "normal" skin.

The last skin consultation I had my face was so sun damaged. Knowing there's an SPF in this day cream is comforting and lets me leave out a step of purchasing and applying a sunscreen. It also hasn't stung my eyes at all (which I've experienced with ALL sunscreens on my face). I also love that this cream gives me radiance, it gives me glowy skin, I've been complimented a few times about my skin while wearing this.

I definitely would use this again! I love the packaging too :) oh and it smells good too!

This is a great moisturiser! It's hydrating without making my face feel oily, it's not too heavy so it lets my skin breath, and it's got suncscreen in it! Win-win-win!

The consistency is closer to a slightly thick lotion rather than a cream. Being able to pump out as much or as little as you want is very very handy (in case you're having a particularly dry day). And the cap ensures no accidental pumps in your sink. having the pump also means you don't have to pick it up to use it (I take the lid off before I start my routine).

Of the seven promises, I think it fulfills five of the seven. Namely, it helps with fine lines (via the nature of moisturising), it definitely evens out my skin tone and texture, gives me a bit of a glow, and stops the dryness. Plus sunscreen!

This is a great, everyday facial cream. I love that it has SPF in it. It also worked well under my foundations. I tried it under both matte and illuminating foundations and it worked really well as a base on it's own or with a primer as well. Quite often I found myself skipping the primer altogether as the moisturiser by itself worked so well as a base for my foundation. It helped improve the look of any dry patches on my skin. I also found that it had a brightening effect on my skin. It wasn't oily at all, so it didn't make my skin feel greasy. It just left my face feeling hydrated and nourished. I will continue to use it as part of my morning routine and would consider buying it myself in the future. I think it works really well for combination skin and is a great all in one product that would be ideal to travel with as well!

I was chosen to review the Olay Total Effects Moisturiser Normal UV SPF15. I have now been using it for 2 weeks every morning. With it having SPF15 I only use it in the morning after my shower. It’s a rich moisturizer and very creamy, perfect for the winter months but feel it would be abit heavy in summer, personally for me. It has a pump which distributes enough moisturizer for me as I like to take it all the way down my neck but half a pump would be enough just for the face. I rub it around with my fingers and blot it on my face before rubbing in. In soaks in pretty fast and leaves my skin glowing and moisturized. I wait a good 10 minutes before applying my makeup to ensure its soaked in as it is abit of a heavier moisturizer. I love that the pump pushes the product up, it’s on of those the works up so you really get no product wastage when you get to the end of the product. I can’t yet speak on the reducing fine lines and spots but it definitely gave my sleep deprived mum skin a boost and a healthy glow. I definitely recommend this moisturizer and for the price you are definitely getting a great product with zero wastage.

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.

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.