Olay Luminous Niacinamide + Vitamin C Super Serum

This olay serum is amazing. I have been using this for only 2 weeks and i can already see a difference. I use morning and night after cleansing and it makes my skin feel so silky smooth and look so healthy and hydrated. I love the texture of the serum. It is a smooth liquid that spreads so well over the skin and absorbs great leaving my skin feel amazing. I feel like the skin texture throughout the day looks more even and has that healthy natural glow look. Using under foundation is great too, foundation still applies like normal but has a smoother look on the skin. Since i have been using the serum i have loved how my skin is looking and have been wearing less foundation since i feel more confident with my skin. I also think it has helped with fine lines which is super amazing. I love the packaging so easy to use and hygenic with the dropper and you always get the perfect amount with just one pump of the lid. I am so surprised of this product and how i can see a change in my skin so early on so i can say im definitely going to be repurchasing this product and have many more spares on hand. Would totally recommend to anyone. Love love love!

I have never tried Olay before but after using this product, I’m a convert! The box says it brightens skin for a radiant glow and they are right. The serum has a lovely texture and fragrance and glides over the skin. It has a pearl lustre which probably helps with a luminous look. Although you are supposed to use 2 pumps from the bottle I found one was more than enough and you don’t have to wait long for it to absorb. The instructions say to use morning and night which I don’t normally do with a serum (just night only as I have slightly oily skin) but I found it didn’t add any extra layers under BB cream in the morning and in fact felt like a primer which helped makeup glide on better. In terms of fading age spots? No I don’t think it did anything but I’ve only been using it for 2 weeks so far but overall my skin looks amazing, hydrated, fresh and more even toned. It’s also smoother on my cheeks and less oily around my t zone. On days where I just wear sunscreen I check myself in the mirror and would be happy to step out in public which is a great sign of being happy with the results. The only downside I found is one night I used a scrub before applying this and my skin immediately became tingly and sensitive so I would recommend you don’t follow with the super serum after an intense peel/face mask day. I’m looking forward to trying other Olay products after this one to see what they can do.

I was stoked to try the Olay Luminous Niacinamide + Vitamin C Super Serum, as I already use a Niacinamide serum by The Ordinary and had been looking at getting their Vitamin C serum as well. Having them combined is awesome (and a money-saver)! The serum fit into my routine really easily with my other skincare, it was a really nice consistency and smelt good. The bottle recommended 2 pumps but that seemed like an awful lot on my hand. I really like how my skin looks and feels after using this (in conjunction with my other skincare). I feel like my skin is bright and glowy with a very even skin tone. I haven't worn any kind of foundation or BB cream the entire lockdown because I honestly feel like I don't need it. The packaging was the only thing I wasn't a fan of, it doesn't really stand up to the shelfie test with my other products. Also maybe it's just me, but I found the instructions super unclear – it took me a good 10 minutes to figure out how it actually dispensed the serum. With that said, once I did crack the Da Vinci code and get into it I really liked it, and I would buy it again.

I was super excited to trial this product because I've been looking to supercharge my skincare with some vitamin c.

Let's start with the packaging. This came in a glass bottle which show a white almost iridescent liquid inside. Once I finally opened it however the serum was more of a yellow-y/cream colour.

Although this looks like it could be a pump bottle, do not let it fool you. Instead the pump-like top actually works the same as a eyedropper.

So you pump to collect the serum, twist to open and pump to release the serum. It's nice and sanitary but I suspect I'll be using some cotton buds to collect the serum when it gets low.

The serum itself is light to apply and adds an instant subtle glow.

I have paired it with a vitamin c scrub and brightening cleanser for a fully brightening skincare routine, but I reckon the serum packs the biggest brightening punch.

I loved this product! I am currently pregnant so there's a lot of skin loving ingredients that I usually rate (e.g. retinol) that I can't use while pregnant- however Niacinamide & Vit C are both totally fine during pregnancy & two skin loving heroes so that was exciting. On top of that, I love that this serum is formulated without or the nasties like parabens & sulphates as I've been trying to avoid those during pregnancy too!

The serum has a really light texture, & absorbs into the skin quickly- which I enjoy as I like to layer other things on top like moisturiser or make up & it means I don't have to wait around long to be able to do this (all about that speed!). It has a pleasant kind of citrusy fragrance which I like- so if you're into fragrance free this wouldn't be for you. Once absorbed my skin instantly feels softer & stays feeling softer all day so that's a real pleasure! I have definitely noticed more glow & more even skin tone- I can't comment on whether it helps with pigmentation & dark spots as I don't really have any!

Overall really great product would definitely repurchase!

I have combination oily skin and I have uneven skintone and post-acne marks. Hoping this would help out with the pigmentation, but I haven’t used it long enough to see improvements in pigmentation. However the niacinamide did help with calming my skin and reduce my oil production. The vitamin C is gentle and I did not experience any irritation which is great.

I love trying new skin care so this was a treat. First glance I was pleasantly surprised by the texture, it was super comfortable on the skin and was easily absorbed. There is no off putting smell or overly chemical smell, which is one of my pet peeves with skincare! After only a couple of uses I noticed my skin was looking more hydrated and it definitely had the glow. The dropper is my only negative about this product as i find even when I push the dropper slowly, it comes out very fast. I will definitely be repurchasing and adding this product to my regular skin routine.

Thanks BR for the opportunity to try this out. It was love at first sight - I love the packaging the holographic box drew me in.

Its so easy to use there is no long list of instructions or warnings which I like as makes it so easy to use.

The smell I also love its a good balance and is not too sickly or potent.

The applicator is quite cool also. I have used one like this by Olay before and I quite like it as I feel its quite hygienic as it draws it up an dispenses with a push and it drops onto the skin so it doesn't really have to make contact which I love as my skins quite bad at the moment with having to wear a mask a lot.

The formula is a while liquid that's fairly viscous but not too thick or thin.. thin enough to drop onto your skin easily and be rubbed in without disappearing too fast. Its a really nice fluid that is easily and quickly absorbed as I was able to put my makeup or other creams on straight away pretty much. No waiting 5 minutes for it to be absorbed.

In terms of effectiveness its been amazing. My skin feels and looks great. Its quite smoothing and a nice base for makeup. My skin looks less dull and perkier and my sun spot on my cheek does look lighter so I will be keen to see if that changes any more with time and usage. Overall my skin feels and looks perkier and is a smoother base for makeup or going natural which I also love.

Would use again for sure. Thanks so much BR

First off the packaging is gorgeous! Love the silver box and the frosted bottle with chrome top look so nice on my countertop. The smell of the serum is light and fresh, not heavily scented. The texture is more fluid than I expected and the dropper applicator is easy to use. Rubbed between the fingers there is little viscosity that I would expect with a serum so I was a little skeptical. My fears were unfounded! This serum absorbs in seconds with no sticky residue on the skin, ready to layer with moisturizer and doesn't leave a film or make foundation pill or look patchy which I have found with other serums. It wasn't until I realized after the first week that I'm using significantly less concealer that this product actually works! My skin feels smoother, it looks smoother and my dark circles under my eyes and pigmentation issues are greatly improved. Its such a quick simple and easy step to add to my skin care routine, not exhausting at all. I will be adding this into my regime going forward.

I found a reduction in the appearance of Milia under my eyes and on my cheeks which is of unexpected benefit to me as they've been something that has annoyed me a great deal. While I've also seen somewhat of an improvement of uneven skin tone I believe I definitely need more time using the product to see greater results in this domain. It's difficult to say whether my recent break out of acne could be attributed to the product or the fact that aunt flo has paid a visit during the course of this trial. While I might not use this specific product again, I will try other niacinamide based products to see if there is greater results for others. I found the bottle kind of annoying more than annoying and prefer the traditional dropper style. I felt that my particular one had minimal product actually in the dropper and so required a couple of pumps to ensure I had adequate product for complete coverage of my face. I will continue to use it and hopefully see additional improvements to my skin overall.