- “This is a very effective retinol, well formulated, lots of R&D”10:38–10:43
- “I knew that the retinols were good quality and had good performance data behind them, but seeing the level of testing that they put their products through, not just for the retinol, but for the niacinamide in there as well”10:52–10:59
- “It's a great formula”
- “Olay is kind of pricey. So, snag this on sale, it's a great option”11:34–11:41
- Source: Amazon Prime Day skincare deals I actually recommend - Jun 23, 2026
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- “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
- “Olay have done really well”6:25–6:25
- “The packaging is gorgeous”
- “My favorite packaging so far from the entire list of everything I've tried so far”7:12–7:17
- “The only downside with this is obviously like the whole Ella situation”8:07–8:09
- “We don't know about the percentages”8:54–8:56
- “The positives of this product is that they put in niacinamide and peptides which is excellent and it's fragrance-free”
- “They put in laurith 4 which is five out of five on the comedogenic scale and five out of five on the irritency scale which is again very odd”9:11–9:14
- “They also put in DMDM hydroin which is a formaldehyde releasing preservative which I really don't like”9:19–9:23
- Source: Best and worst anti-aging and anti-pigmentation serums on Nykaa - Sep 25, 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 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
- “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
- “It has Matrixyl 3000 in it”
- Source: 100 Prime Day 2026 deals: beauty, fashion, home, fitness - Jun 23, 2026
- “This has been one of my favorite like overnight moisturizers”8:13–8:19
- “It's got niacinamide, peptides, glycerin”8:17–8:23
- Source: Amazon Big Spring Sale Top Picks - Mar 27, 2026
- “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
- “It's really hydrating and I actually really like it”4:49–4:53
- “It feels really nice on the skin. It lathers up really nicely”
- Source: Skincare empties: which ones I repurchased - Jun 11, 2026
- “This is very hydrating”14:28–14:32
- “It is so good”14:33–14:37
- “It is going to help to brighten your skin, even your skin”14:35–14:39
- “This was one of my go-to for like summer prep”14:39–14:44
- “And it smells really good, too”
- “It smells kind of citrusy, very summery, so it goes well with like my citrus scents”14:44–14:51
- “If you have different skin concerns, definitely check this line out from Olay”15:18–15:24
- “You get that hydration, but you also get the benefits of it”15:31–15:38
- Source: Top 10 body butters, creams & lotions 2025 - Jun 25, 2025
- “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
- “My goodness, that's really intense with the moisturizing behind property. It's like you feel like your skin is cloaked. It's quite quite comprehensive”14:33–14:37
- “They have some good prolotum depositing technology in their body wash formulation”14:42–14:48
- Source: Best Costco Skincare Right Now | Dermatologist Shopping Guide - Jul 6, 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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