Olay Regenerist Whip Face Moisturizer SPF 25 for dry sensitive skin
Avobenzone
Niacinamide
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Sodium Hyaluronate
Glycerin
High
- HighDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for dry sensitive skin; a few sunscreens fit it even better.
- American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Excellent for your dry and sensitive skin, this product effectively moisturizes and protects against UV rays with sodium hyaluronate and a blend of UV filters like avobenzone and octocrylene. Glycerin and panthenol further support your dry or flaky skin by providing essential hydration and aiding in barrier repair.
- Niacinamide is included to help soothe and improve skin texture, complementing the primary hydrating ingredients.
- The formula is safe for your skin, containing no harsh or prohibited ingredients that could cause irritation.
How to apply
- Use this moisturizing sunscreen daily in your morning routine. Reapply every two hours if you are staying outdoors.
- Apply this product at the very end of your morning routine right after your regular moisturizer.
- Gently pat a nickel-sized amount of the moisturizing sunscreen evenly across your face and neck.
- Apply this product onto clean, dry skin before you go outside into the sun.
- Avoid the immediate eye area and do a patch test before your first use to check for sensitivity.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 1.3k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this moisturizer is highly praised for its unique whip texture that provides lightweight hydration and a matte finish, making it ideal for oily and combination skin types. It is frequently used as a non-greasy makeup primer with SPF. Some users with sensitive skin report irritation due to the strong fragrance and chemical sunscreen ingredients.
Highlights
Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
- “light as air”
- “absorbs instantly”
- “weightless feel”
- “never greasy”
Fast absorption Often Mentioned
- “soaks in immediately”
- “flash absorbing”
- “dries down fast”
- “no sticky residue”
Good under makeup Often Mentioned
- “perfect primer”
- “makeup sits well”
- “no white cast”
- “holds makeup all day”
Matte finish Often Mentioned
- “shine-free”
- “smooth matte finish”
- “no oily sheen”
- “velvety soft”
Hydrating Sometimes Noted
- “leaves skin soft”
- “smooth and hydrated”
- “plumps fine lines”
- “good daily moisture”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “overpowering perfume smell”
- “strong chemical scent”
- “smells like hair product”
- “lingering fragrance”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused cystic acne”
- “clogged my pores”
- “broke me out”
- “bumps appeared”
Eye irritation Rarely Noted
- “eyes started burning”
- “stings my eyes”
- “causes watery eyes”
- “irritates sensitive eyes”
Insufficient moisture Rarely Noted
- “not for dry skin”
- “skin felt tight”
- “need more hydration”
- “dried out patches”
Pilling/residue Rarely Noted
- “pills under makeup”
- “rolls off skin”
- “leaves white flakes”
- “rubbing off”
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Questions and answers
What makes Olay Regenerist Whip SPF 25 a great fit for dry sensitive skin?
This product is a great fit because it uses sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, and panthenol to deeply hydrate dry skin and help repair the moisture barrier while protecting against UV rays. Niacinamide is also included to help soothe the skin and improve texture without causing irritation.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, and panthenol make this cream a great fit because they draw in essential moisture and help repair your skin barrier, while niacinamide soothes and improves texture. The formula also includes gentle UV filters to protect dry and sensitive skin without causing irritation.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
What does Avobenzone do for dry sensitive skin?
Avobenzone provides protection from the sun's UVA rays, but for dry sensitive skin, it can sometimes cause irritation or allergic reactions as it breaks down in sunlight. This type of skin needs a sunscreen with soothing ingredients and physical blockers that sit on the skin without causing redness or stinging.
Toxicology in Vitro, 2018Chemical Research in Toxicology, 2009
What does Niacinamide do for dry sensitive skin?
Niacinamide helps dry sensitive skin by calming irritation and keeping moisture locked in so your face feels soft and smooth. It works to build up your skin barrier and calm redness while being very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2004International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2013
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This moisturizing spf goes in the morning step of your skincare routine, after a cleanser and soothing toner. It effectively protects against UV rays while hydrating and soothing your dry, sensitive skin with ingredients like sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, and panthenol.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizing SPF in the morning as part of your routine while using retinol at night. Applying a soothing, barrier-supporting moisturizer helps keep dry and sensitive skin calm and hydrated while you use stronger treatments.
How often should I use this cream?
Use this moisturizing SPF every morning as the final step of your morning skincare routine to keep your dry and sensitive skin hydrated and protected. Daily use helps improve skin texture and supports your skin barrier.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry sensitive skin because its formula avoids heavy, pore-blocking ingredients and is considered safe and gentle. It helps keep your skin soft and comfortable without leading to purging.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, and cetyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Treatment with a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid improved skin aging signs and demonstrated a senomorphic effect by decreasing SASP and autocrine signaling genes in women.
Scientific Reports, 2024A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Encapsulation of ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate and butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane in lipid microparticles significantly reduced their in vivo human skin penetration compared to nonencapsulated filters.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2011Microencapsulation of the BMDBM/HP-beta-CD complex in lipid microparticles significantly decreased the percutaneous penetration of the UV filter into the stratum corneum of human volunteers compared to the non-encapsulated sunscreen agent.
Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, 2011Following human skin application of an O/W emulsion containing 2% BMDBM loaded in lipospheres, 15% of the sunscreen accumulated in the uppermost layers of the stratum corneum without remarkably modifying skin permeation compared to unencapsulated sunscreen.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2008Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012
Ingredients
Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Water, Tapioca Starch, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Disodium Edta, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Peg-100 Stearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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