Good to know about the Olay products I used to use them all the time. Because of you, I have saved money and been using Cerave which works better and is less expensive..thank you! Interesting review, I find the Cerave products to be better than the Olay! Thanks Brenda
Totally agree every words. I dont buy any luxury skin care products anymore for a year, and really happy to learn many things from this wonderful knowledgeable doctor.
Cerave and olay are both really good. But there isnt much of a price difference maybe just s few more bucks. But their both good. Their both drugstore brands
Great video, I am a former Olay regenerist user. I switched to Cerave since starting to watch your videos. I find that Cerave moisturizes much better, especially the cream in that big old tub. Thanks again for the great review!
From the ingredients list I can tell that there are barely any differences of all the Olay products but people just fall for the anti-aging trick 😧 and thanks to you I learn not only how to save my skin but also my money 🙆
My grandmother used the original (pink bottle, black top) Oil of Olay her entire life. She died at 94 with barely a wrinkle. I didn't start using it until my 30's - I wish I had started using it earlier. I use it on my face, neck and back of my hands. It's a perfect light moisturizer.
My 15 year old daughter asked me to buy her the Olay Whips with the spf 25. I was SHOCKED at the price, $38 at Ulta. I had points a coupon and I used Ebates and went ahead and ordered it for her. I’m just glad she is wearing some sunscreen everyday and I’m also glad she is using moisturizer. She used to think moisturizer gave her acne. We both respect your opinion so I’m hoping I can convince her to switch to my beloved CeraVe. 🤞
I absolutely love that you understand the definition of expensive! I feel like $36 for a product is expensive if it’s good and will work sure l’ll buy it but I feel like reviews of products people have a mindset of $40 products not expensive. If I made 100,000/ year I still think those products are expensive! Maybe it’s just me! Thanks for your honesty for both expensive and inexpensive!
When I was 23, I knew a lady who was 35 & was obsessed w Olay. I tried so many of their products & just couldn’t find one that worked. Esp for the price (my cerave was so much cheaper!) But I thought, man. Her skin looks so good for an “old lady”!! 😂 I need to use Olay too!! Now I’m 37 & realize, 35 isn’t so old after all! And her skin was NOT good!! Cerave will treat you so much better people.
My skin has never liked Olay Regenarist, and I agree Dr Dray, the feeling it left on my skin Was rubbery as well.... LaRiche Posay Toleriane Night Cream is wonderful as a sealing cream! I also love mixing it up with a bit of Baume B5 from the same brand! Soooo healing! This on top of your serum works wonderfully, especially at night time when you want to have an extra boost of hydration! Merry Xmas to all! ❤️
Wonderful video! Btw, I finally (after 6 years) had the courage to see a dermatologist with the help of your videos. I got the all clear and she LOVED the basic skincare (CeraVe, salicylic acid, spf, etc.) approach. Thank you so much! Keep up the amazing work :)
I have used Olay products in the past and they have always irritated my skin. They did nothing to help moisturize my face and they work poorly under makeup (aside from the one you use as sunscreen). I’m glad you did this review.
Costco carries two jars of the micro sculpting cream for 26 bucks when on sale. Normally it’s two for 36 at Costco. I love Costco! They have cerave as well.
I agree with you about the consistency of these products. I always wondered why such a creamy feeling product left me underwhelmed with the moisturizing results. I never knew that it was the xanthum gum that made them feel so filmy in my face. I never repurchased the products when I finished them. Cerave in the tub has worked much better for me.
I was using this stuff about a year ago. I stopped the second I found your channel. I found that the cream was irritating and would pill. The day I returned the cream I was able to buy A FEW things with the money I got back. I fell in love with you instantly! LOL.
It's just amazing that Olay has so many products available nowadays, For years their only product was the Oil of Olay, the pink light lotion packaged in a glass bottle. Thanks for the review and Happy Vlogmas Day 19.
I hate when they call moisturizers serums. There is a big difference between the two, imo, so why they do that is beyond me. Just call it a weightless moisturizer so people know what they are buying. I had to return the Olay serum because I agree that it is just a meh moisturizer, maybe something decent for oily skin and those who like a one step skin prep and have oily skin and don’t need the moisture that much. I appreciate the honesty on these products, especially since they are comparing them to $200 moisturizers and even send out beads that expand with their products while barely plump up with others. I work at a nursing home and almost every patient buys the micro sculpt cream and I wasn’t all that impressed with it either. There are far better products for the same or lower prices. I prefer their old school products more than their newer products actually, like the Olay Complete that is a really nice product with a low spf.
As a long time Olay user I so appreciate this video. I’ve been using the cerave cream now and do see it’s a stronger moisturizer . I also switched to elta md tinted and I love it! Even gave it to my daughter who initially swore she wouldn’t be able to use because of the tint but once tried found out how great it is 👍😍
The older Regenerist serum in the white bottle--the one Dr. Dray recommends-- is wonderful for me. I've been using it on and off for years, when Costco stocks it (much more product for the 30-odd dollars). Using it consistently 2x/day for a couple of weeks gives my face a velvety smooth feel. I usually use it with moisturizer or under sunscreen/primer.
I was surprised at how underwhelming these products were for you 😂 I am a male with super dry, super sensitive skin with massive pores. I’ve tried every product to make sure I don’t leave the house with peeling and enflamed skin. Olay is the only product that works for me and I like all their products. I use the whipped regenerist fragrance free. I love how it feels on my skin, makes my skin look smooth and radiant and minimizes the appearance of my pores and it lasts all day. I’m definitely not a doctor, but when someone asks what I use, I always recommend Olay moisturizers… thank you for your wonderful videos!
Hi there, you are so right. I bought these cream in red jar because of few you tubers remmomending it but at the end i think its thick at the beginning and after 20 minutes my face feels dry so i usually apply one mre layer before bed it doesnt change much, but when i finish it i wont be buying it again. I love consistency at the begging when i put it on face but actually it doesnt do good job for the price. I love to watch your videos because i start to think bwfore buying and i start to learn more about products, i really enjoy it! So thank you! Much kisses from Croatia...:)
THANK YOU SO MUCH for mentioning xanthan gum! I just recently was gifted a sample tub of Hawaiian Aloe Cream at a Natural Living Expo last month, while I was at the booth the sales woman was being suuuuper pushy so this person I had been talking to very kindly gifted me one of his mini tubs so I didn't have to cave and spend an outrageous amount on this "today only deal" on some cream she was claiming would completely clear up my rosacea and eczema and the sample mini tub would only last me 3 days so I better buy now or miss out cause you can't get it anywhere else (a lie, I later found it on their site AND on Amazon). I was already skeptical about this magical cream but as soon as she said that I was like "Ok nope, you don't get my money" and I'm SO GLAD I didn't buy any, because I was only using a small amount (very thick gel-cream, and this .75 oz tub would certainly last me a few months!) but I was getting this terrible "mask" feeling on the areas I would use it, it actually felt like I was wearing a mud mask or something, it was really gross. So after you mentioned xanthan gum, I looked up the ingredients on this cream, and what do I see listed? Yup, xanthan gum. So now thanks to you I know one more ingredient to avoid because I hate the heavy coated feeling it gives me. And I also know now not to bother with the Olay cream! Thanks for saving me precious dollars!
You have simplified my routine so much. I'm down to the Cera Ve and the Cetaphil creams for moisture and then my sunscreens. I got rid of all The Ordinary vials in my fridge except for one (retinoid). It's wonderful to know that I'm doing all I can for my skin care for the least amount of money and hassle. It's actually been very freeing. Thank you!
I use the Olay regenerist products and do agree with the drawbacks you've mentioned regarding ongoing moisturising factor; however, so far it's one of the only skin care ranges I've tried where I don't immediately have a reaction to it (I do okay with Garnier too). I personally find that especially in winter that Olay's night cream can be a better daytime moisturiser as well. I always hear that there's better and cheaper stuff out there (in terms of supermarket brands), and some I've tried with the usual red, burning, skin flaring and itching results, so I tend to head back to what I know (at least after several years of use) won't make my skin decide to declare a revolt. After hearing so many good reviews though I am going to try a small bottle of Cerave moisturiser, when I've run out my Olay stuff, and see how that goes in terms of my skin.
Late, but the CeraVe SA cream in the UK leaves an unpleasant film as well and smells like glue. Do I still use it? Yes. The formula is better than the US equivalent. Less salicylic acid, more niacinamide, contains 10% urea, contains L'Oreal's LHA. But I would prefer a more emollient finish rather than the dry, leathery formula they came up with
I'm now in my late 30's & am thinking of starting to use Renitol. What do you think of the Olay Regenerist Renitol24 night cream? Btw thank you so much for your informative videos 😊 They truly help. One of your sunscreen videos helped me find my favorite spf.
It’s so hard getting out of the “habit”, when I’ve been religiously using Olay products for years, including some of the ones you’ve mentioned. I’d LOVE to try the Colorescience products you talk about, as they even have a face powder you can buy with Spf too, but the Colorescience products are even more expensive than the Olay ones. I might try out the Cerave cream and face wash though, to compare it to what I’ve been using from Olay. Thank you for your input every day. I love and appreciate all of your reviews, and you’ve been inspiring me to be more diligent with sun protection. * I will add that when looking at the amount of product you get with the Cerave cream & cleanser, it’s definitely more worth it!
Very Helpful Video!!!! Marketing has become so sophisticated that one would need a chemistry degree (or medical degree) to discern the suitability of a product for a given need. I have learned so much from your analyses. Your knowledge enables me to spend my money wisely. My skin has never looked better since I have been using your skin care favorites! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I appreciate you!
I don't get it, serum is not for moisturising your skin in the first place, it has more concentrated ingredients that target your specific skin issues. So if you get a serum just to moisturise your skin, you are wasting your money, just get a lotion.
Been binge watching, as your vids have helped greatly! Just curious: would you be able to do a vid on the best non-comedogenic/relatively clean foundations for we makeup-wearers? Often times, i rarely wear makeup anymore, but it would be great to find something with good/tolerable ingredients I could wear every now and then. For me personally, I research and read all ingredients and know what my skin can tolerate, but I’d be interested to hear which ingredients would be better from a dermatologist’s POV.
Dr Dray I can’t disagree w that, which is why I’ve been going bare these days. I think I’d seen you mention the Elta MD tinted moisturizer, which would be great for when I’m feeling “fancy.” :) Thanks for the response, and happy holidays!
This brand overview for these Olay moisturizers was very helpful and timely. Since I have somewhat 'normal' skin, I was considering investing on one of the Olay whip creams. However, as you also mentioned, the price-tag is somewhat staggering to me. Moreover, I am looking for something that I am more likely to want to re-apply throughout my day. I will keep doing my own research on this.
Thanks for the Olay review! I bought the play regenerist serum and moisturizer a,while ago and felt the exactly the same way you did about it only I couldn't describe why it felt the way it did. Your description was spot on! Needless to say I was back to my cerave and la Roche posay toleraine products pretty quick! I was wondering if you could do a review on the loreal aging lines.theres a few for different ages groups. Maybe the 35's-40's lines. Serum and moisturizer as well,like you did for the Olay. I'm curious to see if you think there a difference.🌻
Excellent review. I have never been impressed with this line but I didn't know why. I had high expectations because of the price point and it never lived up to it. But I know some love it. Enjoyed!
From Olay, I only buy the Complete SPF 30 for the physical and chemical sunblock. That is a very nice moisturizer with SPF. Thank you for this Olay review, i will save my money.
Thank you much for this review. I always thought that Olay was more hype than substance. Thanks to your recommendations, my dry skin is under control with CeraVe and Vanicream products. 😎 I'm sticking to those!
iamragdollsally I can’t wait! I’m so addicted to her! Her information is truly changing my life. My skin has been the best it has ever looked and I get so many compliments on it ....all thanks to her. 😍😍😍❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
i dono if anyone will see my comment as this video is older, but i feel like the odd one out...i actually feel olay moisturizes my skin more than cerave (and i have tried both cerave in the tub, and daily lotion)... :( luckily olay now makes fragrance free options :)
Another good review Dr. Dray 👍 I’ve been wondering about this line and have been reluctant on buying it until I heard your thoughts. I truly enjoy how you break down everything so as a consumer I know what I’m getting ❤️
Thank you Dr. Gray for this review. Proctor and Gamble invest too much on packaging rather than real science of their products. I was at the chemist looking at the Olay brands and you are right they just repackaged same staff and I am not sold by brightly looking packaging anymore.
I have been using the Olay night recovery cream for a few months and I must say that it is a Holy Grail product for me. When I wake up in the morning my pores are smaller and my skin is smooth bright and hydrated- I place it on top of my 2.5% retinol Serum. I'm going to need to try the Regenerist serum now that I know it is approved by dr. Dray. Thank you so much dr. Dray for these wonderful reviews that help keep me looking fresh and young LOL
Just wanted to give Dr Dray and everyone the knowledge that Aveeno's Ultra Calming Daily Moisturizer SPF 30 mineral sunscreen that is labeled fragrance free is NOT fragrance Free. It has Methyl dihydrojasmonate. Unfortunately, I found this out the hard way. It also smells extremely pungent to the point where my boyfriend actually complimented the scent of my new lotion lol. I feel like I can't trust Aveeno anymore!
@@BlessedEly yeah I'm definitely going to contact the company! Unfortunately I have two bottles I can't use cause they were on sale. It is in fact labeled as "Fragrance Free" right on the front!
Thank you for saying that I thought maybe I had gotten a mismarked product. Lol I purchased it because it said fragrance free. Your right the fragrance rosacea combo does not work well together. 😊
heykelly I used that for a while and had no problems but have switched to Eucerin Daily Hydration mineral SPF 30 and I find it much better. It is more soothing and does not pill up like the Aveeno. Cheers!
Oh Dr Drey, Olay has these 2 treatments I listed them below, I'v been using the $43.49 & it's working wonders on my dark spots, I was going to purchase my 2nd bottle & I ran into the other 1, I remembered this video so I started comparing the ingredients & they are pretty much the same except for a few ingredients, I'm wondering if it's the same product, i wish I could send you a copy of the ingredients cause I don't know whats what 🤔 1) Pro X Dermatological Anti-Aging Even Tone Spot Spot Fading Treatment $43.49 2) Luminous Tone Perfecting Treatment $24.99
Using Olay makes my skin bright, hydrated, black spots disappear, skin feels tight, acne disappears, my oily skin is reduced, since using; Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 + Olay Regenerist Sculpting Serum. Olay really helps my skin. In fact, using CeraVe my skin dull, maybe because it wasn't suitable.😁
Dr. Dray, my skin agrees with your findings and I stopped using Olay about five years ago due to the pricing and weirdness of the products. Anyway, my Xmas wish is to have Cecily Strong write an SNL sketch called "Sunscreen and Imbibe" a funny take on a group of dermatologists at a tropical resort... I see comedy everywhere. It's probably my coping mechanism but wanted you to know your vlogs bring me so much joy. Healthy skin and, food recommendations, excursions with your mom, etc. Thank you for sharing your many gifts.
Glad to see this video, I fell for the hype of the Olay Microsculpting cream & serum, not only did I not think it really worked but when I gave up and tried to use it on my neck, it stung🤷..it's now my hand cream😂just to use it up. What a waste...
I love your happy dance ! Olay has sooo many products and expensive for what they are. I'm so glad I've learned better from you😊 that sticky film is dreadful! Are you ready for Christmas? It's just around the corner. I can't believe how fast Volgamas has gone 😳☃️☃️☃️☃️
Thanks Ms Ana! I got your package and put the contents under the tree. I will send you a thank you care after the holidays, but thank you for thinking of us!
Firstly, thank you for providing an expert’s review of skincare product products. That said, as a 75 yo, who has been marketed to by skincare companies for most of her life, I’d like to comment on customer satisfaction with products. As a lay person, the science you present here is informative, but most of the marketing in skincare is subjective, and relies heavily on esthetics. As one of those lay people, I tend to base my satisfaction with a product on several things: #1 price. If it’s out of a price point for the amount of product I find untenable, I don’t consider it further. Next, I look for fragrance-free, as that is foremost in my decision process. I also highly rate how the product feels on my skin. Is it too thick, too thin, is it easily applied? So many products are difficult to spread evenly on the skin. I believe you’ve made remarks about this regarding sunscreen, but it can be applied across all skincare categories. Bottom line is, if it feels “funny”, is hard to apply, or smells “weird” to me, I don’t care what ingredients it contains, I’m not going to use it.
Can you please do a full review of the retinol 24 products in this line ?? The purple containers . I’m so intrigued by this and that they have a retinol EYE cream😳
I have sensitive skin I have tried the eyes cream and retinol 24 ,but it doesn't go with my skin ,around my eyes became dry ,and the face cream I got pimples , even I was using them twice a week They are expensive , I really wasted my money with this products
Thank you for reviewing these 2 Olay items, going back to Clinique or Hydroboost and Cerve tube cream for night. Though i need a cream with 30 SPF for winter, so is still in search of one.
I had my first taste of the Mushroom Cacao Mix today, and it was soooo good! Thank you for not only helping my skincare routine change for the better, but also for introducing such a tasty treat!
Dr..Dray, I wish I could use the cerave products, but all of them have Caprylic triglycerides and it horribly breaks me out and the Olay luminous line especially the luminious brightening and protecting lotion spf 30 has been amazing!!! I do good with dimethicone or silicone base but the entire Cerave has Caprylic triglycerides as the 2nd or 3rd ingredient..:(
I know this comment was from 3 years ago but thank you for that info I love Olay and went through so many bottles because it doesn’t break me out. I was considering buying cerave but now probably won’t cause I have very oily skin
Hi Dr. Dray, why don’t you prefer fruit extracts? I use the Olay regenerating serum and recently saw the new Paula’s Choice earth serum with many fruit extracts and I’m so curious...
I agree with you about Drunk Elephant Hydra B needing an additional moisturizer on top. I apply La Roche Posay's Double Repair moisturizer on top. My preference is to use La Roche Posay's moisturizer most mornings alone ( after cleansing ) then apply sunscreen. I don't like or even love all Drunk Elephant's products. Almost all skincare brands push the need for additional products to work effectively. Olay is no different and the reason for their reduntant, overstimulant shelves of product.
I learned about you channel in the comment section of one of Tati's videos. I love her for make-up but now I love you for skin care! Have you tried the Tatcha water cream moisturizer? I'd be interested in that as I currently use it but only when I don't need much hydration. You also saved me from getting a Clarisonic!
Hello Dr Dray. Something in the Olay fragrance free Night recovery cream gave me small little rash all over my face. I am immediately stopped using it. Even though it says fragrance free I don't know what the ingredient is that cause this particular rash? I just wash my face with Aveeno soap and put a little Vaseline on as moisturizer for a couple days and the my skin cleared immediately. You are doing some great work with your honesty about these products thanks 🙏
Hi Emma! She has mentioned in several of her videos which you might not have seen that the only good thing about face masks is that they are relaxing. If you enjoy them, do them but other than that they do nothing. Hope that helps!
The knowledge you offer to all of us for FREE has truly changed my life. Thank you for that. I support everything you do and appreciate you a ton!
Good to know about the Olay products I used to use them all the time. Because of you, I have saved money and been using Cerave which works better and is less expensive..thank you! Interesting review, I find the Cerave products to be better than the Olay! Thanks Brenda
Totally agree every words. I dont buy any luxury skin care products anymore for a year, and really happy to learn many things from this wonderful knowledgeable doctor.
Cerave and olay are both really good. But there isnt much of a price difference maybe just s few more bucks. But their both good. Their both drugstore brands
Olay isnt a luxury brand. Lancome paris, Estee lauder, Kérastase, vichy is luxury brands
I love how unapologetically realistic you are. Thank you for giving us honest to goodness reviews without sugar coating :)
Great video, I am a former Olay regenerist user. I switched to Cerave since starting to watch your videos. I find that Cerave moisturizes much better, especially the cream in that big old tub. Thanks again for the great review!
From the ingredients list I can tell that there are barely any differences of all the Olay products but people just fall for the anti-aging trick 😧 and thanks to you I learn not only how to save my skin but also my money 🙆
My grandmother used the original (pink bottle, black top) Oil of Olay her entire life. She died at 94 with barely a wrinkle. I didn't start using it until my 30's - I wish I had started using it earlier. I use it on my face, neck and back of my hands.
It's a perfect light moisturizer.
My 15 year old daughter asked me to buy her the Olay Whips with the spf 25. I was SHOCKED at the price, $38 at Ulta. I had points a coupon and I used Ebates and went ahead and ordered it for her. I’m just glad she is wearing some sunscreen everyday and I’m also glad she is using moisturizer. She used to think moisturizer gave her acne. We both respect your opinion so I’m hoping I can convince her to switch to my beloved CeraVe. 🤞
You're right about the cost of these products. They are too expensive for drug store types.
I absolutely love that you understand the definition of expensive! I feel like $36 for a product is expensive if it’s good and will work sure l’ll buy it but I feel like reviews of products people have a mindset of $40 products not expensive. If I made 100,000/ year I still think those products are expensive! Maybe it’s just me! Thanks for your honesty for both expensive and inexpensive!
I’ve been using the Olay sensitive 30 spf for the past couple weeks and really love it. It doesn’t irritate my seborrheic dermatitis.
Olay is probably the only brand that has Niacinamide in everything they make - which is a good thing.
Cerave does!
Cerave has several products that don’t have niacinamide in them.
I would love to try Olay for their niacinamide but where I live, the fragrance-free versions of their products are basically non-existent.
When I was 23, I knew a lady who was 35 & was obsessed w Olay. I tried so many of their products & just couldn’t find one that worked. Esp for the price (my cerave was so much cheaper!) But I thought, man. Her skin looks so good for an “old lady”!! 😂 I need to use Olay too!!
Now I’m 37 & realize, 35 isn’t so old after all! And her skin was NOT good!! Cerave will treat you so much better people.
This is legit the ONLY moisturizer that doesn't make my pores look super congested in the morning, and doesn't make my acne worse.
there were a lot of shout outs to you Dr. Drey on Tati's skincare video yesterday! almost at 200,000 subscribers!! Woo Hoo!!! :D
thanks for your support
I was one of them lol
My skin has never liked Olay Regenarist, and I agree Dr Dray, the feeling it left on my skin Was rubbery as well.... LaRiche Posay Toleriane Night Cream is wonderful as a sealing cream! I also love mixing it up with a bit of Baume B5 from the same brand! Soooo healing! This on top of your serum works wonderfully, especially at night time when you want to have an extra boost of hydration! Merry Xmas to all! ❤️
LRP toleriane is great!
Wonderful video! Btw, I finally (after 6 years) had the courage to see a dermatologist with the help of your videos. I got the all clear and she LOVED the basic skincare (CeraVe, salicylic acid, spf, etc.) approach. Thank you so much! Keep up the amazing work :)
glad to hear
I have used Olay products in the past and they have always irritated my skin. They did nothing to help moisturize my face and they work poorly under makeup (aside from the one you use as sunscreen). I’m glad you did this review.
very filmy
Costco carries two jars of the micro sculpting cream for 26 bucks when on sale. Normally it’s two for 36 at Costco. I love Costco! They have cerave as well.
Why did I anticipate the "grossly underwhelmed" comment?
I agree with you about the consistency of these products. I always wondered why such a creamy feeling product left me underwhelmed with the moisturizing results. I never knew that it was the xanthum gum that made them feel so filmy in my face. I never repurchased the products when I finished them. Cerave in the tub has worked much better for me.
Dr Dray, please review their newest line, Olay Retinol 24
Please!!
Yes PLEASE!!!!!
Yes! I’ve been waiting on the retinol review from Olay! 😊👋thank you!
Yes please I just bought it.
I use it, other olay product makes my skin have commedo. But retinol 24 is different. Perfect
I was using this stuff about a year ago. I stopped the second I found your channel. I found that the cream was irritating and would pill.
The day I returned the cream I was able to buy A FEW things with the money I got back. I fell in love with you instantly! LOL.
It's just amazing that Olay has so many products available nowadays, For years their only product was the Oil of Olay, the pink light lotion packaged in a glass bottle. Thanks for the review and Happy Vlogmas Day 19.
we should go back in time, lol
I hate when they call moisturizers serums. There is a big difference between the two, imo, so why they do that is beyond me. Just call it a weightless moisturizer so people know what they are buying. I had to return the Olay serum because I agree that it is just a meh moisturizer, maybe something decent for oily skin and those who like a one step skin prep and have oily skin and don’t need the moisture that much. I appreciate the honesty on these products, especially since they are comparing them to $200 moisturizers and even send out beads that expand with their products while barely plump up with others. I work at a nursing home and almost every patient buys the micro sculpt cream and I wasn’t all that impressed with it either. There are far better products for the same or lower prices. I prefer their old school products more than their newer products actually, like the Olay Complete that is a really nice product with a low spf.
You would be great to go shopping with. Not only would it be educational but i would be laughing my head off😂 u have a great sense of humor!
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Once again the best, most fact based information on skin care out there.!!
Happy vlogmas day 19😊🍁
Happy Vlogmas Day 19 🎄
As a long time Olay user I so appreciate this video. I’ve been using the cerave cream now and do see it’s a stronger moisturizer . I also switched to elta md tinted and I love it! Even gave it to my daughter who initially swore she wouldn’t be able to use because of the tint but once tried found out how great it is 👍😍
The older Regenerist serum in the white bottle--the one Dr. Dray recommends-- is wonderful for me. I've been using it on and off for years, when Costco stocks it (much more product for the 30-odd dollars). Using it consistently 2x/day for a couple of weeks gives my face a velvety smooth feel. I usually use it with moisturizer or under sunscreen/primer.
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I do agree olay is expensive but it feels really good on the skin. I don't know what they add but it glides so smoothly.
I was surprised at how underwhelming these products were for you 😂 I am a male with super dry, super sensitive skin with massive pores. I’ve tried every product to make sure I don’t leave the house with peeling and enflamed skin. Olay is the only product that works for me and I like all their products. I use the whipped regenerist fragrance free. I love how it feels on my skin, makes my skin look smooth and radiant and minimizes the appearance of my pores and it lasts all day. I’m definitely not a doctor, but when someone asks what I use, I always recommend Olay moisturizers… thank you for your wonderful videos!
Hi there, you are so right. I bought these cream in red jar because of few you tubers remmomending it but at the end i think its thick at the beginning and after 20 minutes my face feels dry so i usually apply one mre layer before bed it doesnt change much, but when i finish it i wont be buying it again. I love consistency at the begging when i put it on face but actually it doesnt do good job for the price.
I love to watch your videos because i start to think bwfore buying and i start to learn more about products, i really enjoy it! So thank you!
Much kisses from Croatia...:)
THANK YOU SO MUCH for mentioning xanthan gum! I just recently was gifted a sample tub of Hawaiian Aloe Cream at a Natural Living Expo last month, while I was at the booth the sales woman was being suuuuper pushy so this person I had been talking to very kindly gifted me one of his mini tubs so I didn't have to cave and spend an outrageous amount on this "today only deal" on some cream she was claiming would completely clear up my rosacea and eczema and the sample mini tub would only last me 3 days so I better buy now or miss out cause you can't get it anywhere else (a lie, I later found it on their site AND on Amazon). I was already skeptical about this magical cream but as soon as she said that I was like "Ok nope, you don't get my money" and I'm SO GLAD I didn't buy any, because I was only using a small amount (very thick gel-cream, and this .75 oz tub would certainly last me a few months!) but I was getting this terrible "mask" feeling on the areas I would use it, it actually felt like I was wearing a mud mask or something, it was really gross. So after you mentioned xanthan gum, I looked up the ingredients on this cream, and what do I see listed? Yup, xanthan gum. So now thanks to you I know one more ingredient to avoid because I hate the heavy coated feeling it gives me. And I also know now not to bother with the Olay cream! Thanks for saving me precious dollars!
You have simplified my routine so much. I'm down to the Cera Ve and the Cetaphil creams for moisture and then my sunscreens. I got rid of all The Ordinary vials in my fridge except for one (retinoid). It's wonderful to know that I'm doing all I can for my skin care for the least amount of money and hassle. It's actually been very freeing. Thank you!
I use the Olay regenerist products and do agree with the drawbacks you've mentioned regarding ongoing moisturising factor; however, so far it's one of the only skin care ranges I've tried where I don't immediately have a reaction to it (I do okay with Garnier too). I personally find that especially in winter that Olay's night cream can be a better daytime moisturiser as well. I always hear that there's better and cheaper stuff out there (in terms of supermarket brands), and some I've tried with the usual red, burning, skin flaring and itching results, so I tend to head back to what I know (at least after several years of use) won't make my skin decide to declare a revolt. After hearing so many good reviews though I am going to try a small bottle of Cerave moisturiser, when I've run out my Olay stuff, and see how that goes in terms of my skin.
Late, but the CeraVe SA cream in the UK leaves an unpleasant film as well and smells like glue. Do I still use it? Yes. The formula is better than the US equivalent. Less salicylic acid, more niacinamide, contains 10% urea, contains L'Oreal's LHA. But I would prefer a more emollient finish rather than the dry, leathery formula they came up with
I'm now in my late 30's & am thinking of starting to use Renitol. What do you think of the Olay Regenerist Renitol24 night cream? Btw thank you so much for your informative videos 😊 They truly help. One of your sunscreen videos helped me find my favorite spf.
Merlin C i’m interested to know too!
Me too Dr plz reply
It’s so hard getting out of the “habit”, when I’ve been religiously using Olay products for years, including some of the ones you’ve mentioned. I’d LOVE to try the Colorescience products you talk about, as they even have a face powder you can buy with Spf too, but the Colorescience products are even more expensive than the Olay ones. I might try out the Cerave cream and face wash though, to compare it to what I’ve been using from Olay. Thank you for your input every day. I love and appreciate all of your reviews, and you’ve been inspiring me to be more diligent with sun protection. * I will add that when looking at the amount of product you get with the Cerave cream & cleanser, it’s definitely more worth it!
Very Helpful Video!!!! Marketing has become so sophisticated that one would need a chemistry degree (or medical degree) to discern the suitability of a product for a given need. I have learned so much from your analyses. Your knowledge enables me to spend my money wisely. My skin has never looked better since I have been using your skin care favorites! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I appreciate you!
I don't get it, serum is not for moisturising your skin in the first place, it has more concentrated ingredients that target your specific skin issues. So if you get a serum just to moisturise your skin, you are wasting your money, just get a lotion.
Been binge watching, as your vids have helped greatly! Just curious: would you be able to do a vid on the best non-comedogenic/relatively clean foundations for we makeup-wearers? Often times, i rarely wear makeup anymore, but it would be great to find something with good/tolerable ingredients I could wear every now and then. For me personally, I research and read all ingredients and know what my skin can tolerate, but I’d be interested to hear which ingredients would be better from a dermatologist’s POV.
the best is no makeup 😉
Dr Dray I can’t disagree w that, which is why I’ve been going bare these days. I think I’d seen you mention the Elta MD tinted moisturizer, which would be great for when I’m feeling “fancy.” :) Thanks for the response, and happy holidays!
Elta MD Elements is a great tinted spf! It actually applies better than the Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer and looks great too.
This brand overview for these Olay moisturizers was very helpful and timely. Since I have somewhat 'normal' skin, I was considering investing on one of the Olay whip creams. However, as you also mentioned, the price-tag is somewhat staggering to me. Moreover, I am looking for something that I am more likely to want to re-apply throughout my day. I will keep doing my own research on this.
they have too many products, lol
Thanks for the Olay review! I bought the play regenerist serum and moisturizer a,while ago and felt the exactly the same way you did about it only I couldn't describe why it felt the way it did. Your description was spot on! Needless to say I was back to my cerave and la Roche posay toleraine products pretty quick! I was wondering if you could do a review on the loreal aging lines.theres a few for different ages groups. Maybe the 35's-40's lines. Serum and moisturizer as well,like you did for the Olay. I'm curious to see if you think there a difference.🌻
Excellent review. I have never been impressed with this line but I didn't know why. I had high expectations because of the price point and it never lived up to it. But I know some love it. Enjoyed!
From Olay, I only buy the Complete SPF 30 for the physical and chemical sunblock. That is a very nice moisturizer with SPF. Thank you for this Olay review, i will save my money.
Thank you much for this review. I always thought that Olay was more hype than substance. Thanks to your recommendations, my dry skin is under control with CeraVe and Vanicream products. 😎 I'm sticking to those!
I love your videos so much! please don't ever stop! You are the best and just such a genuine lovely person.
thanks! Happy vlogmas Day 19!
I absolutely adore you and your honesty! Will you please do a 2018 skincare favorites🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Yes she will she does it ever year I look forward to them to 😄
iamragdollsally I can’t wait! I’m so addicted to her! Her information is truly changing my life. My skin has been the best it has ever looked and I get so many compliments on it ....all thanks to her. 😍😍😍❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
“They have a lot of things that they’re trying to regenerate here” lmao 😂
Stellar review, as always. Thanks, Dr. Dray!
thanks!
i dono if anyone will see my comment as this video is older, but i feel like the odd one out...i actually feel olay moisturizes my skin more than cerave (and i have tried both cerave in the tub, and daily lotion)... :(
luckily olay now makes fragrance free options :)
The regenerating serum is amazing when used as a makeup primer!
Magic science. No thanks I'll stick with Cerave in the tub and Harry Potter for magic.
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😂🤣😅 Best comment today!! 😉☺️
@@starzglo hahahaha
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Lmao!!!
agree, these olay products are so overrated and overpriced. Thanks for keeping it real!
I drink my coffee cold every day Dr. Dray. Toddler-ing real hard over here today! Happy vlogmas everyone!! ❤️
AbsolutAlicia 🌲🎄 Happy Vlogmas Have a wonderful day! 🎄🎁💝
C J thank you!!
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Another good review Dr. Dray 👍 I’ve been wondering about this line and have been reluctant on buying it until I heard your thoughts. I truly enjoy how you break down everything so as a consumer I know what I’m getting ❤️
Thanks!
Thank you Dr. Gray for this review. Proctor and Gamble invest too much on packaging rather than real science of their products. I was at the chemist looking at the Olay brands and you are right they just repackaged same staff and I am not sold by brightly looking packaging anymore.
I’m sticking to Cerave cream in the tub 🤗
wish i didnt break out to fatty alcohols :(
🤗 Me too!🤗
me too!
My mom uses that -serum- I tried it myself and found it left a drying white film on my face 😖
Edit: she mentioned the film 👌😖
Omg I cracked up with your olay dance! lysm!
Using up my original pink olay lotion.
About to buy the micro-sculpting cream at Costco and told my husband to wait..need to check with Dr Dray first 🤣 glad I saved my money
I have rarely found dr dray praising anything. if you start to follow her you will left with No Products.
I really like the micro sculpting cream.
“I’m like a Procter and gamble cheer leader”
Omg I love your sense of humor lol
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I have been using the Olay night recovery cream for a few months and I must say that it is a Holy Grail product for me. When I wake up in the morning my pores are smaller and my skin is smooth bright and hydrated- I place it on top of my 2.5% retinol Serum. I'm going to need to try the Regenerist serum now that I know it is approved by dr. Dray. Thank you so much dr. Dray for these wonderful reviews that help keep me looking fresh and young LOL
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Just wanted to give Dr Dray and everyone the knowledge that Aveeno's Ultra Calming Daily Moisturizer SPF 30 mineral sunscreen that is labeled fragrance free is NOT fragrance Free. It has Methyl dihydrojasmonate. Unfortunately, I found this out the hard way. It also smells extremely pungent to the point where my boyfriend actually complimented the scent of my new lotion lol. I feel like I can't trust Aveeno anymore!
@@BlessedEly yeah I'm definitely going to contact the company! Unfortunately I have two bottles I can't use cause they were on sale. It is in fact labeled as "Fragrance Free" right on the front!
Thank you for saying that I thought maybe I had gotten a mismarked product. Lol I purchased it because it said fragrance free. Your right the fragrance rosacea combo does not work well together. 😊
thanks for sharing
heykelly I used that for a while and had no problems but have switched to Eucerin Daily Hydration mineral SPF 30 and I find it much better. It is more soothing and does not pill up like the Aveeno. Cheers!
Oh Dr Drey,
Olay has these 2 treatments I listed them below, I'v been using the $43.49 & it's working wonders on my dark spots, I was going to purchase my 2nd bottle & I ran into the other 1, I remembered this video so I started comparing the ingredients & they are pretty much the same except for a few ingredients, I'm wondering if it's the same product, i wish I could send you a copy of the ingredients cause I don't know whats what 🤔
1) Pro X Dermatological Anti-Aging Even Tone Spot Spot Fading Treatment $43.49
2) Luminous Tone Perfecting Treatment $24.99
Using Olay makes my skin bright, hydrated, black spots disappear, skin feels tight, acne disappears, my oily skin is reduced, since using; Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 + Olay Regenerist Sculpting Serum. Olay really helps my skin. In fact, using CeraVe my skin dull, maybe because it wasn't suitable.😁
Dr. Dray, my skin agrees with your findings and I stopped using Olay about five years ago due to the pricing and weirdness of the products. Anyway, my Xmas wish is to have Cecily Strong write an SNL sketch called "Sunscreen and Imbibe" a funny take on a group of dermatologists at a tropical resort... I see comedy everywhere. It's probably my coping mechanism but wanted you to know your vlogs bring me so much joy. Healthy skin and, food recommendations, excursions with your mom, etc. Thank you for sharing your many gifts.
Glad to see this video, I fell for the hype of the Olay Microsculpting cream & serum, not only did I not think it really worked but when I gave up and tried to use it on my neck, it stung🤷..it's now my hand cream😂just to use it up. What a waste...
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I love your happy dance ! Olay has sooo many products and expensive for what they are. I'm so glad I've learned better from you😊 that sticky film is dreadful! Are you ready for Christmas? It's just around the corner. I can't believe how fast Volgamas has gone 😳☃️☃️☃️☃️
Happy Vlogmas Day 19!
Oh nice! That’s awesome that Olay has Fragrance Free moisturizers! Great review! 🤙🏻❤️🎄
Thanks Ms Ana! I got your package and put the contents under the tree. I will send you a thank you care after the holidays, but thank you for thinking of us!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy it made it there! Merry early Christmas! 🎄
Firstly, thank you for providing an expert’s review of skincare product products. That said, as a 75 yo, who has been marketed to by skincare companies for most of her life, I’d like to comment on customer satisfaction with products. As a lay person, the science you present here is informative, but most of the marketing in skincare is subjective, and relies heavily on esthetics. As one of those lay people, I tend to base my satisfaction with a product on several things: #1 price. If it’s out of a price point for the amount of product I find untenable, I don’t consider it further. Next, I look for fragrance-free, as that is foremost in my decision process. I also highly rate how the product feels on my skin. Is it too thick, too thin, is it easily applied? So many products are difficult to spread evenly on the skin. I believe you’ve made remarks about this regarding sunscreen, but it can be applied across all skincare categories. Bottom line is, if it feels “funny”, is hard to apply, or smells “weird” to me, I don’t care what ingredients it contains, I’m not going to use it.
Morning Dr. Dray! Can't wait to hear todays HONEST review. You're awesome😊
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I left olay microsculpting cream over a year ago... it was too much for me!! I used it for years! My pores thank me!!
filmy
So much hype about glam glow. What are your thoughts ??
You're reviews are so spot on! The Regenerist serum was my gateway to niacinamide, but the Microsculpting cream was yukky.
Hello Dr Dray just to say thank you ,since a being looking at your blogs I change my skin care habits my skin looks great thank you again:)
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Can you please do a full review of the retinol 24 products in this line ?? The purple containers . I’m so intrigued by this and that they have a retinol EYE cream😳
I have sensitive skin I have tried the eyes cream and retinol 24 ,but it doesn't go with my skin ,around my eyes became dry ,and the face cream I got pimples , even I was using them twice a week
They are expensive , I really wasted my money with this products
Absolutely learned much from this review, thank you so much. The cost of the product sure does not make it a better or a higher quality product.
thanks!
Thank you for reviewing these 2 Olay items, going back to Clinique or Hydroboost and Cerve tube cream for night.
Though i need a cream with 30 SPF for winter, so is still in search of one.
I had my first taste of the Mushroom Cacao Mix today, and it was soooo good! Thank you for not only helping my skincare routine change for the better, but also for introducing such a tasty treat!
Dr..Dray, I wish I could use the cerave products, but all of them have Caprylic triglycerides and it horribly breaks me out and the Olay luminous line especially the luminious brightening and protecting lotion spf 30 has been amazing!!! I do good with dimethicone or silicone base but the entire Cerave has Caprylic triglycerides as the 2nd or 3rd ingredient..:(
I know this comment was from 3 years ago but thank you for that info I love Olay and went through so many bottles because it doesn’t break me out. I was considering buying cerave but now probably won’t cause I have very oily skin
Don't buy anything at Walgreens, they are way over priced.
HEB and Wal-Mart is around 8 dollars cheaper.
Are the Cerave moisturizing better?
Walgreens is cheaper than HEB and Walmart when you shop online with ebates
@@DrDrayzday Thanks that good to know.
I buy at the store and the Olay is around $25.00, you had said $33.00.
Hi dr Dray! Interesting as usual. Thanks for the review. I don't use Olay products but watched nevertheless for the insights!
Hi Dr. Dray, why don’t you prefer fruit extracts? I use the Olay regenerating serum and recently saw the new Paula’s Choice earth serum with many fruit extracts and I’m so curious...
Thanks for making me re-evaluate my sunscreen use!!!! I absolutely hate it, but I hate skin cancer worse. Thanks for your videos and your expertise.
Thanks for watching!
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Cute snowman, happy vlogmas day 19:)
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@@starzglo thanks, and hugs!!
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Dr Dray Wishing you a Day filled with love and Joy!! Much love to you!!
I agree I contacted the company as 2 mins after I had a weird film felt awful..hope they fix the product
Countdown to 200k!! Coming from sub #300!
Thank you so much for your support!
I totally agree! I spent so much money on these a while back, and I was totally underwhelmed...
Love that you did this review much needed review thanks for it,never had any luck with Olay
Thanks! Hope you are having a great week
I was wondering if you ever used skinmedica products or what you think of them since they use fore skin as one of their ingredients?
I agree with you about Drunk Elephant Hydra B needing an additional moisturizer on top. I apply La Roche Posay's Double Repair moisturizer on top. My preference is to use La Roche Posay's moisturizer most mornings alone ( after cleansing ) then apply sunscreen. I don't like or even love all Drunk Elephant's products.
Almost all skincare brands push the need for additional products to work effectively. Olay is no different and the reason for their reduntant, overstimulant shelves of product.
that is how they make $$$$
Just the intro made my day! Ay ay ay!! Lol. You’re the best!
Happy Vlogmas Day 19!
Happy vlogmas day 19, and thanks for the olay review :)
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You are 100% correct the whole line besides maybe the whips do NOT pair well with foundation!
Can you review Paula's choice?
I would be so interested in a Paula's Choice review!
I learned about you channel in the comment section of one of Tati's videos. I love her for make-up but now I love you for skin care! Have you tried the Tatcha water cream moisturizer? I'd be interested in that as I currently use it but only when I don't need much hydration. You also saved me from getting a Clarisonic!
Hi Emmy! She reviewed Tatcha recently, just search Dr dray tatcha, it should pop right out.
Elly Koo awesome thank you!!
Hello Dr Dray. Something in the Olay fragrance free Night recovery cream gave me small little rash all over my face. I am immediately stopped using it. Even though it says fragrance free I don't know what the ingredient is that cause this particular rash? I just wash my face with Aveeno soap and put a little Vaseline on as moisturizer for a couple days and the my skin cleared immediately. You are doing some great work with your honesty about these products thanks 🙏
Happy vlogmas day 19 Dr Dray ...can’t wait for tomorrow x
Happy vlogmas Day 19!
Dray, do face masks actually work? What does adding a face mask to your skincare regime do?
Hi Emma! She has mentioned in several of her videos which you might not have seen that the only good thing about face masks is that they are relaxing. If you enjoy them, do them but other than that they do nothing. Hope that helps!
@@amandaf5664 Thanks ☺
Check out her video on Aztec Clay though, that might be helpful for you.