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Olay vs Aēsop

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Olay and Aēsop are beloved skincare lines offering reliable moisturizers, cleansers, and serums formulated with gentle yet effective ingredients. Olay utilizes niacinamide and glycerin to suit sensitive and oily skin, while Aēsop relies on botanical and scientifically validated compositions to suit balanced, combination, and sensitive skin. Both brands provide targeted solutions for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin, differing primarily in their core active components.

This page compares some of the most popular Olay and Aēsop products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Olay vs Aēsop products

People Say

OlayAēsop
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “woke up with baby-soft skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Savior of my winter-fueled dry skin. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “delivers deep hydration that really fills your skin — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
    • “Instantly smoother, softer, and more hydrated — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
  • Absorption and Lightweight Feel Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “sinks in quickly — Olay Super Serum”
    • “light and smooth — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — Olay Vitamin C Serum”
    • “absorbs incredibly fast — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “skin feels baby soft — Olay Retinol24”
    • “Skin feels like silk — Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer”
    • “hydrates the skin — Olay Advanced Eye Cream”
  • Citrus and Pleasant Scent Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells divine — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Soft herbal scent that feels fresh and floral. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “smells amazing — Olay Vitamin C Serum”
  • Brightening and Even Skin Tone Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “hides dark shadows — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
    • “skin looks brighter — Olay Vitamin C Serum”
    • “skin looks brighter — Olay Retinol24”
    • “Skin appears to be brighter, more radiant. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Skin Rescue and Soothing Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “saved my skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Reduces inflammation overnight. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “my small blemishes noticeably diminished — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
  • Price Point and Value Concerns Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “expensive for drugstore — Olay Super Serum”
    • “expensive — Olay Super Serum Night Repair”
    • “small quantity (0.5 oz) — Olay Eye Lifting Serum”
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Packaging and Bottle Design Flaws Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “hard to dispense — Olay Super Serum”
    • “dropper is frustrating — Olay Super Serum Night Repair”
    • “The downside is the pump. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “pipette means potential contamination — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Sticky and Difficult Texture Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Fragrance and Scent Issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Fragrance can be an irritant — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “floral scent — Olay Super Serum”
    • “smells like carrots — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Nasty smell... would not buy again. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”

Questions and answers

Olay or Aēsop: which is better?

Olay delivers better skin texture and smoothing along with brightening and even skin tone, while Aēsop provides superior hydration, moisture, skin rescue, and soothing. Reviewers note that Olay features more fragrance-free options, whereas Aēsop stands out for its luxurious and refreshing scents.

What is the difference between Olay and Aēsop?

Olay tends to do better for skin texture, brightening, and lightweight absorption, whereas Aēsop stands out for deep hydration and luxurious scents. Reviewers frequently mention that Olay offers better value, while Aēsop comes with a high price point.

Olay or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?

Olay is better for skin texture and smoothing with products like its Regenerating Cream Cleanser, whereas Aēsop offers deep hydration with cleansers like the Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser.

Which is more affordable, Olay or Aēsop?

Olay is more affordable, as reviewers frequently note Aēsop for its high price while Olay does better on price point and value concerns.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Olay or Aēsop?

Olay products on this page generally achieve higher fit levels for acne-prone skin than Aēsop products, with several items reaching High or Superior.

Between Olay and Aēsop, which brand has been owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1985?

Olay has been owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1985.

Which Olay moisturizer is listed as having a Superior Lovi fit level for mature skin?

The products on this page include the Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream, Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer, and Regenerist Luminous Tone Perfecting Cream, which all have a Superior Lovi fit level for mature skin.

How do reviewer opinions differ regarding the scents of Olay and Aēsop products?

Reviewers often mention Aēsop products for their luxurious and refreshing scents, while Olay products sometimes receive complaints about strong fragrance and scent issues. Reviewers also note that Olay offers fragrance-free options across many of the products on this page.

Olay or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

Olay offers a wide variety of moisturizers with specialized fit levels, such as Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream which is rated Superior for mature skin, while Aēsop provides balancing gel and treatments like B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel that fits combination and acne-prone skin well with a High rating.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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