Olay Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer Review!

So, it’s been roughly 4 weeks now since my friends over at Olay sent me their skin-mergency kit! That means I’ve had some time to play around with the Retinol24 line, specifically the Olay Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer and most importantly, devour all the chocolate that was the packaging. 🍫♥️

I actually brought the Olay Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer with me during my travels in Japan! I really wanted to commit to incorporating the moisturizer to my skin routine, so I made sure to pack it. Side note: it’s PERFECT for travel, as it’s 1.7 oz and meets TSA requirements! 🤓 I used it during my mini adventure on an overnight bullet train.

So, before I go into the differences I saw in my skin, let me break down some of the benefits of retinol! Retinol can sound like a scary, powerful chemical. But with the right amount being applied correctly, it’s actually a super vitamin!

What does retinol do to your face?

Retinol has so many benefits hence why it would be the main ingredient in any skin-mergency situation! It reduces fine lines + wrinkles, smooths, brightens, evens tone, minimizes pores, JUST to name a few. And in the case of the Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer, it achieves all this after 24 hours with virtually no irritation!

Which products have the highest amount of retinol?

The amount of retinol shouldn’t really be the concern, it’s actually what other ingredients the retinol is combined with! For instance, prolonged exposure to air and sun can break down the retinol formula therefore making it less potent. Womp, womp. BUT, Olay’s formula remains potent and effective from the first use to last.

Should I use retinol before or after I moisturize?

With other retinol products, you’d put it on right before your moisturizer. BUT with Retinol 24 products, you have three different options. I use the moisturizer which is the very last step of my skincare routine. The other two products are the eye cream and serum.

What are the typical side effects of retinol?

To be completely honest with you, my experience with retinol hasn’t been the most assuring. Typically, my skin is pretty easy going, but my first few tries with other retinol products left me with rashes. Some even sneaked up on me after 2 weeks of no signs of irritation. A common misconception that I had was that signs of irritation meant that it was ‘working’, which is NOT true at all. After using Olay Retinol 24 Moisturizer, I can say with confidence that I did not break out or experience redness.

So, after about 28 days of use, my skin is thanking me. I noticed a positive change in my skin – my smile lines and forehead ‘grooves’ are less apparent, and my skin feels supple and hydrated. I really love the fact that the moisturizer is non-greasy and hydrates my skin, instead of leaving a slimy, slippery feel like some of my other moisturizers. 👀 My overall verdict? GAME CHANGER! ⚡️

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