Olay Complete UV Lotion Sensitive Skin SPF30 Review

I've used a number of Olay products over the year so so was looking to try this. The packaging isn't overly flash - but then it doesn't need to be! It says to apply a generous amount so I pumped out 3 pumps. It was appeared to be quite a light cream but actually felt thicker on application and the 3 pumps pretty much went nowhere. So I've been using 5 or 6 pumps. It rubs in quite nicely and doesn't have a strong fragrance (which is a good thing!). Although it my face didn't feel quite as moisturiserised as I would have liked and I have had a few more dry patches than normal. I've not had any breakouts since using it (woo-hoo!) But I have noticed my cheeks have been a bit redder than normal. I can't comment on the SPF side of things (I live in Wellington and it's winter!). It was nice to try but I think there's other options in the same price range that is buy over this!

BR sent me this product to review which is nice as my current every day skin care has since stopped being easy to source. This product is designed with sensitive skin in mind and I found when I used it I had no irritation and it is not strongly perfumed like other Olay products. I find it is perhaps almost a cream than a lotion it is quite thick but not over heavy it says in the description it is not greasy which it is actually a wee bit but as I said not heavy I think it is still a cream than a lotion though. I decided to research the things in this product to find out for myself mainly if it can fight my crows feet & wrinkles effectivley. I found: Salicylic acid is in one of the active additives in the chemical composition of this product (namely part of the sunscreen additive Homosalate) which means this Olay product may be good for acne prone skin as salicylic acid is found in most acne fighting products. When I saw the name "olay complete defense" I thought this was going to be an all in one product "to fight the 7 signs of aging" as they have advertised in their other products. I soon realized that this Olay product seems to really just be a sun screen moisturizer. It says it is recommended by the skin cancer foundation but the product is made in Thailand then distributed to Australia so I am not sure the origin of the skin cancer foundation. Elsewhere on the box it says OLAY is a financial supporter of the New York skin cancer foundation for its recommendation. This is perhaps a conflict of interest because are paid to recommend the product so to me AI am a little unsure of the validity of the recommendation although it is nice that they are honest about it.This product falls under the company P&G I notice a lot of products I have used have the P&G icon so I decided to check them out. P&G is made up of many brands which was interesting to lean. For example Head and shoulders, Herbal essence, Gillette. Pantene ProV OralB and Bruan. They even make Vicks, ClearBlue pregnancy tests and Pampers nappies/ baby care products. Although they listed active ingredients and preservatives on the packaging I am not sure if they actually list everything in the product or not. The pump container can be closed and the plastic bottle is not going to be heavy or break in your bag it could also be recycled so that is pleasing. This product gets points for supposedly having a high SPF of 30, Aloe extract which will help calm sooth heal the skin and green tea an anti-oxidant which could help prevent aging, brighten and repaid sun damage as well as sooth the skin. After doing my research and finding that this product is not as anti-aging focused / multi functional as I was hoping for, I am not sure if it is something I would buy. However if you are looking for a nice day moisturizer that does not have a heavy scent, for sensitive skin and may sooth already flared up skin this could be for you.

The lotion comes in a pump lid type bottle and has very light texture that glides on the skin and easily absorbed without leaving a greasy feel. The products aren’t natural but worked well for my sensitive skin and I didn’t end up with breakouts. I was really happy that it contained SPF 30 and approved by the cancer foundation. I must admit I don’t always apply sunscreen after moisturizing,so to have this 2 in 1 product that actually worked was really good. Single pump was enough for me, and worked really well with makeup as well. I actually preferred this over my primer so and extra tick from me. The pack size is good and easily to have in your bag and is really affordable. Certainly recommend it to people with dry and sensitive skin.

Sunscreen is probably the only consistent thing in my life. I religiously apply sunscreen every morning as long as it's not raining outside. I was quite excited to review this, because the other Olay items I've used before were all pretty darn good!

To start off, the packaging is really cute, with a pump that can be twisted into a shut/locked position. This makes it perfect for the handbag so I can reapply on the go. I was a little surprised by how little product you get though, considering supermarket suncreen is way cheaper for much more volume.

The texture is on the thin side, so it spreads very easily. One pump is perfect for my face, but I like to put some on my neck too so I did an extra pump. It was to easy rub in and felt light when wearing it. It felt moisturing and had no unpleasant odor. But immediately I noticed my face looking extremely oily. Not like the usual 'glowing dewy skin', but full on lathered baby oil on my face kind of oily. My usual natio sunscreen also gives me a bit of unwanted shine, but not as bad as this. I tried patting it in a bit more, but nope, there's just this stubborn layer of shinyness that floats on top of my face. A little disgruntled, I let it sit for 5 minutes, hoping that it'll absorb in and look a bit more subtle. But in the end I had to use an oil blotting paper and then apply transluscent powder over top.

In terms of sun protection I'd assume it's doing its job. I always wear a hat when I'm out in direct sunlight and try avoid too much sun if possible (I burn like a vampire) so I can't actually vouch for whether it protects you from the rays of a mid-day sun. But for everyday use when you're only in the sun for short amounts of time this should be sufficient.

Overall this isn't too bad, but my current sunscreen is much less greasy looking and packs a better bang for your buck. So I wouldn't go out and purchase this.

The consistency of this is a nice, thick creamy feel. It goes on really well and feels really hydrating. It doesn't have a horrid smell - I quite like it and doesn't smell too bad of that sunscreen smell despite the 30 SPF. That is the best bit! It's so light weight and not too shiny and I feel super protected throughout the day.

I have used this product everyday since I recieved it, so for just under 2 weeks now :)

The packaging is a cute small bottle with a pump top - for easy, mess free application, it has a very slight smell - similar to that of sunscreen, but its not overpowering.

My skin is on the drier side so I use 1.5 pumps for a full face and neck application, sometimes 2 pumps if im feeling a littler drier than usual. The moisturiser goes on smoothly and blends in well, I do find the finish to feel a little tacky, so I like to go make a coffee or do something else before appying my foundation, when the moisturiser is left to settle I find my foundation applies beautifully with no streaks or other issues.

The only downside to this product for me was that I notice a stinging of the eyes when applied too closely, so I do try to avoid the eye area.

I was so excited to be selected for this trial, being in my *cough* 40's sunscreen was never something that I grew up incorporating into my beauty routine much to my regret :( Now that I'm a grown up I've tried several face sunscreens that always seemed to make my face either break out, look like an oil slick or both! Olay Complete UV Lotion gets close but still the search still continues. I love the packaging of the product, huuuuge fan fan of a pump bottle so you get what you need without having to scoop product out with your fingers! The lotion itself is a good thickness, I could detect a slight sunscreen fragrance but that's probably my hypersensitive nose! I used two pumps for my face and neck, added another if my skin felt very dry and that was plenty so the smaller than expected bottle will last quite a while. This is where it falls down for me unfortunately. The lotion sat quite heavy and shiny on my face and didn't absorb very well. If I applied any less my face felt dry so it's a very fine line! I got into the habit of applying the lotion then going and having breakfast so whatever hadn't absorbed after breakfast could be blotted away before applying my face for the day. This worked well but it's not something that I could do everyday as I like my sleep too much! That's really the only thing that would stop my repurchasing this product as the size of the bottle and the idea of the product are ideal for me!

I was fortunate to be chosen to review this product, just in time for mid-winter when my skin seems to be needing all the moisturising help it can get.

First up is the bottle it comes in, it’s a great size, it will slot nicely into your bag if necessary and the twist top on/off pump-action is great for travellers, no messy leaks to be found here. It has a very light scent, nothing to offend and not over-powering in any way. Pump action bottles always leave me indecisive, a) I know some people don’t like dipping their fingers day after day into pots, but at least you can get all the product out and there’s no wasteage, b) some pump action bottles are great at getting most of the product out of the bottom, some not so much. Unfortunately due to the time limit on testing this I can’t give an answer on this burning question.

It’s lovely to apply, it leaves an almost cooling sensation when applied to the skin and for me the big plus is that it absorbs really quickly, so only a few minutes waiting-around-time before applying primer/foundation etc. When not applying any makeup over the top, it does leave your skin feeling moisturised all day, great for the weekends when it’s a no make-up and pj zone in my house. The SPF30 is a big plus in my book, so I will definitely be looking at purchasing again.

I was given this product to trial and was very pleased for two reasons - the first is that I love Olay and the second is that I'm on the lookout for a good SPF moisturiser with spring approaching.

This product comes in a cute plastic pump bottle with Olay branding. Simple, and easy to use, it is 75ml and great for purses, glove boxes or work desks.

The lotion itself is quite thick, which I like a lot. It absorbs quickly into my skin, which I also like, and doesn't leave any red or blotchy patches - another tick. It claims to be a light, non greasy formula, which it is, that has ingredients that absorb quickly into the skin to replenish moisture, without leaving skin greasy. I say this is completely true.

I already have a favorite day lotion that has never been topped. The primary feature that makes it unique to me, is the silky feel it leaves on my skin once applied. This product leaves a similar silky feeling, and my skin feels very soft after using it. I take the advice to 'use liberally' very seriously, as I have a tendency to use a lot of products more liberally than is recommended. I have dry skin though and don't want to leave any patch untended.

I like this lotion very much. I can't speak for whether or not the SPF30 does what it should, being in the south and being winter, but I'm glad to see a day lotion that has it. It is certainly gentle for sensitive skin too.

At $15, I think the price is very good. I do recommend it and think it has something for everyone.

This little product packs a little bit of punch! What I mean by that is that I had low expectations of a drugstore SPF daily moisturiser. For me, I need a lot of moisturiser and this has a lot to do with this time of year. It's winter and my skin is super hydrated. I think that in summer, when I need an SPF that packs power on the daily, this is going to be my jam. In summer I'm not so dehydrated from going to air conditioned offices to heated cars and back again. Instead I'll be enjoying the heat and my skin will be in great shape and this moisturiser will be perfect. If I compare to the Aveeno daily moisturiser 30spf then this feels less thick, but it feels more creamy if that makes sense. If I had to pick between the two then Olay would win every time.

I don't want to over promise on this one, but given that I'm in the midst of the winter dryness desert I can only estimate that this product is going to be awesome in the summer. And because it's available in the supermarkets it's super accessible and won't cost the earth. Also for someone who is medium deep skin toned like me, this won't give you a white cast to the skin. Yes!!!!

By the way, I've tested this under makeup and it's a great smooth canvas for the makeup to go over.