The first thing you notice about this product is the packaging, and it’s really nice. The serum has a dropped, and the lid pushes in to make the serum come out. The push top lid locks in place when you shut it which is great for travel.
This made it easy and mess free to put on. It was not runny, and would stay in place on my hand rather than running all over the place.
The serum is quite glossy, and when you put it on your skin definitely glows.
I have always had an uneven skin tone, and I genuinely think this has improved how my skin looks. I think my skin looks much brighter, and almost clearer without make up. After three or four weeks of consistently wearing this serum and moisturizer, I began to get comments from good friends asking if I had changed my make up, or done something differently. This skincare was the only new thing in my routine. I started to see a change myself, and noticed the brighter look to my skin.
I liked the smell - it reminds me of something but I cannot work out what. It is not super overpowering which is nice as I don’t like my face to smell like a rose.
The price interested me. I saw the same line at a local chemist for $59.99. At first I was quite shocked because I have never known this brand to be expensive, but then I haven’t used this brand since I used to borrow my grandmas when I was a kid. Given the quality of this product, I would have no issues buying it in future and would be happy with the price point. I have paid significantly more than this for skincare in the past and it is definitely comparable.
I have normal skin, occasionally a bit dry but usually I haven’t had enough water! I think it was definitely moisturizing enough when used with a moisturizer, but you couldn’t use just the serum like you can with some products.
After using it for six straight weeks, I have plenty left and will continue using it until I reach the end. I’d definitely consider buying this and the moisturizer when I run out.
The bottle’s certainly the prettiest of the Olay serum range, all pearly white, and has the clever lid that fills the pipette automatically as you twist it off. Aesthetically pleasing as well as practical and hygienic.
The serum itself smells lovely – faintly fruity but with a warm base – but isn’t overpowering and doesn’t linger long. The texture is a very light, slightly gel-water consistency that spreads easily and absorbs quickly but doesn’t disappear into nothing – which I like, because it leaves my skin feeling moisturised and comfortable but without any stickiness. And it acts as a perfect primer, with following layers going on silky smooth. Also, my skin can be sensitive, and I was interested to see how I did with using AHAs for the first time, but there wasn’t the slightest hint of stinging or reactivity. Just pure comfort.
In terms of longer-term benefits... I used the serum (along with the matching cream) morning and night religiously for six weeks, and it didn’t seem to lighten my hyperpigmentation (I actually took photos before and after to be as ‘scientific’ as possible!), which is why I've had to give it 4/5 for 'doing what it said it would'. And I don't have acne marks, so can't speak to that. But it has definitely impacted the look and feel of my skin for the better. My skin's dry and ageing, but this has left it hydrated, super-soft and fresh-looking, and I’ve loved it.
I use three good drops to cover my face and neck, which is nowhere near a full pipette, so it seems pretty economical.
Tips: Don't forget the eyes! This serum works brilliantly around the eye area, with no irritation or heaviness at all.