- “This one does have more benefits it brings”5:58–6:00
- “This one also has niacinamide in it which I generally consider to be a benefit for barrier and for aging purposes”6:13–6:17
- “It also has retinyl propionate. So, it's a retinol plus a retinyl propionate complex”6:36–6:43
- “They also added a peptide called pal pentipeptide 4”7:03–7:10
- “The whole portfolio, the whole profile of the Olay product does certainly elevate it beyond just a simple retinol moisturizer combination”7:25–7:29
- “I think in this category, at least for formulation and proposed benefits, it's the clear winner”7:31–7:36
- “It's almost this silky silkiness to the spread to it that is a little bit thicker than the rock one”8:29–8:35
- “It really does leave you like, I don't know, silky is a pretty good word, but it does give you like a really nice aesthetic for softer skin”9:19–9:23
- Source: Derm compares Olay, Neutrogena, and RoC retinol products - Dec 23, 2025
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- “Another nice option is Olay's retinol. This is quite gentle for beginners”7:19–7:24
- “It has niacinamide which brightens the skin, regulates sebum and you have peptides to help boost collagen along with retinol”7:24–7:28
- “This one also is fragrance-free and again very gentle for those who are beginners”7:31–7:36
- Source: Costco skincare dos and don'ts from a dermatologist - Nov 22, 2025
- “Olay's biggest strength lies in how it uses niacinamide and peptides. These are two well-studied ingredients known to support elasticity, help skin look fuller, and gradually brighten the under eye area”10:16–10:21
- “Olay is also one of the few mass market brands that seriously invests in testing niacinamide absorption. So, the benefits aren't just theoretical”10:29–10:33
- “In terms of texture, the cream is lightweight, absorbs quickly, isn't greasy, and doesn't leave a heavy film”
- “Ingredient-wise, this eye cream isn't far off from some higher-end face creams. The difference is that Olay fine-tunes the texture specifically for the thinner undereye skin, making it suitable for long-term use with relatively low risk”10:45–10:49
- Source: Best and worst skincare at Costco reviewed - Feb 19, 2026
- “Niacinamide, the workhorse of the skin care industry”0:05–0:10
- “It's good for reducing oxidative stress”0:29–0:32
- “It's good for helping with dark spots, redness, skin yellowing, which tends to be prominent around the eyes and is related to glycation”0:35–0:41
- “This also has some peptides which are likely going to be hydrating”0:55–1:00
- “We have a precision applicator. Always nice to be precise”
- Source: Dermatologist shops Costco for best anti-aging and Korean skincare - Dec 8, 2025
- “This has been one of my favorite like overnight moisturizers”8:13–8:19
- “It's got niacinamide, peptides, glycerin”8:17–8:23
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- “They honestly do have a lot of R&D behind there”3:51–3:56
- “I was really impressed with the R&D, actually”4:09–4:13
- “These things are kind of on the expensive side”4:11–4:15
- “Niacinamide facial moisturizers are kind of a dime a dozen, and I believe this one has fragrance, as well”4:25–4:30
- “You don't need to spend big bucks for a ceramide niacinamide hyaluronic acid-containing moisturizer”4:35–4:42
- Source: Dermatologist shops Costco skincare: What's worth buying? - Mar 10, 2026
- “Their retinols are generally speaking quite good. Very stable formulas, good R&D”9:06–9:13
- “I've visited the Procter & Gamble facilities. I've seen where they actually do penetration and testing for getting into the skin of their retinol and their niacinamide. I mean, they really put it through quite a bit of testing”9:13–9:19
- “It's excellent”
- Source: Dermatologist shops Costco skincare: what's worth buying? - May 11, 2026
- “Their retinol is also a really great option”4:42–4:47
- “More pricey in comparison to the RoC one, but it also has peptides to hydrate”4:45–4:50
- “More expensive than the RoC one, but also a great option here”5:07–5:11
- Source: Dermatologist shops Costco skincare: What's worth buying? - Mar 10, 2026
- “This is a niacinamide containing moisturizer that you can put around your eyes”12:33–12:38
- “Niacinamide is really good for the moisture barrier, and also shows promise for helping with glycation, which tends to show up actually around delicate eyelid skin”12:38–12:46
- Source: Dermatologist shops Costco skincare: What's worth buying? - Mar 10, 2026
Brand note
Olay is a drugstore brand that puts serious R&D behind niacinamide and peptide formulas, which makes it a reliable pick for barrier support and gradual anti-aging benefits without prescription-level irritation. Their retinol moisturizers are especially well-regarded for being gentle enough for beginners while still offering a thoughtful ingredient mix. The trade-off is that some products contain fragrance, and they're pricier than other drugstore options — but the formulation quality often justifies the extra cost.
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