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Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer for dry sensitive skin

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  • AverageDry Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A great choice for dry sensitive skin; a few moisturizers fit it even better.

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

  • Offers moderate suitability for your dry and sensitive skin as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide essential hydration and plumping effects. While these ingredients offer general skincare benefits, they are not specifically targeted to address your dry or flaky skin concerns.
  • The formula lacks sufficient emollient ingredients to fully combat dryness, which is a key concern for your skin type.
  • The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using this moisturizer 3 times a week and move to daily use if your dry skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toner in the morning, or after your serum in the evening. Always pair it with SPF in the morning.
  • Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing it harshly to protect your sensitive skin.
  • Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help with hydration absorption. This also works well for dry and flaky skin types.
  • Do a patch test before your first use. Avoid the eye area to prevent any irritation.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 11.5k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, users consistently praise this moisturizer for its ability to make skin feel noticeably smoother, softer, and brighter overnight without the irritation often associated with retinol. Many appreciate the fragrance-free, non-greasy formula that absorbs quickly, though a subset of users experienced breakouts or found the jar packaging unhygienic.

Highlights

  • Smoother, softer skin Mostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels like silk”
    • “woke up with baby soft skin”
    • “texture is much smoother”
    • “face feels velvety”
  • Gentle & fragrance-free Often Mentioned
    • “No irritation at all”
    • “great for beginners”
    • “love that it's unscented”
    • “didn't burn my sensitive skin”
  • Lightweight & non-greasy Often Mentioned
    • “Sinks straight into skin”
    • “no greasy pillow”
    • “lightweight feel”
    • “absorbs beautifully”
  • Visible brightening Sometimes Noted
    • “Skin looks brighter”
    • “gave me a radiant glow”
    • “complexion looks more even”
    • “woke up glowing”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “Broke me out in cystic acne”
    • “caused tiny bumps”
    • “woke up with pimples”
    • “skin reacted badly”
  • Lack of results Rarely Noted
    • “No difference in lines”
    • “didn't help dark spots”
    • “just a regular moisturizer”
    • “expected more results”
  • Packaging concerns Rarely Noted
    • “Hate dipping fingers in”
    • “jar is unhygienic”
    • “pump would be better”
    • “product exposed to air”
  • Unpleasant smell Rarely Noted
    • “Smells like plastic”
    • “weird chemical scent”
    • “smells like the jar”
    • “unpleasant base odor”

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Questions and answers

What makes Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer a great fit for dry sensitive skin?

Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer offers moderate suitability for dry sensitive skin because glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide essential hydration and plumping effects. However, the formula lacks sufficient emollient ingredients to fully combat dryness, while being safe for your skin with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients. A product for this skin type needs rich nourishing ingredients and heavy protective moisturizers to deeply soften dry patches and lock in lasting moisture.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for dry sensitive skin?

Glycerin and sodium hyaluronic acid make this cream a good fit because they provide essential hydration to keep your skin soft. A product of this type needs rich emollient ingredients and targeted soothing components to fully combat flakiness and comfort dry sensitive skin.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Retinol do for dry sensitive skin?

Retinol is often too strong for dry sensitive skin because it may cause scaling and stinging, so a product of this type needs gentle soothing ingredients and extra moisture to keep the skin calm and smooth.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019Toxicology Letters, 2003

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for dry sensitive skin?

Hyaluronic acid is a great fit for dry, sensitive skin because it brings a large boost in hydration, making the skin feel soft and smooth while improving barrier function. It helps calm tightness and dryness, and is unlikely to cause irritation.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Dermatology and Therapy, 2021

Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, apply this treatment in the evening after your soothing toner and before your moisturizer. This product helps provide essential hydration and plumping effects while having a safe profile with no risks of irritation.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022

Can I use this cream with vitamin C, and in what order?

You can use this cream with vitamin C by applying your vitamin C in the morning and saving this treatment for your evening routine. This approach helps you get the anti-aging benefits of retinol while keeping your skin calm and avoiding potential irritation from mixing potent actives at the same time.

How often should I use this cream?

You can use this treatment in your evening routine. It is a great fit for your dry sensitive skin, helping to keep it calm and smooth while providing gentle hydration.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

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, as reviewer complaints about breakouts are very low. The formula has a safe profile with no harsh ingredients that typically trigger irritation or clogged pores.

Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?

This cream is safe for the thin skin around the eyes and on the body, but it needs richer oils and butters to deeply soften and stop flaking on dry skin.

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, and cetearyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • A 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, 2017
  • Topical 0.4% retinol significantly increased epidermal thickness, dermal vascularity, and extracellular matrix production by stimulating keratinocyte proliferation, endothelial cell proliferation, and fibroblast activation in naturally aged human skin compared to vehicle.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017
  • Topical bakuchiol 0.5% applied twice daily compared with retinol 0.5% applied daily significantly decreased wrinkle surface area and hyperpigmentation with no statistical difference between the compounds in 44 patients over 12 weeks, while retinol users reported more facial skin scaling and stinging.

    The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019
  • Silicone particles encapsulating retinol increased its half-life by 9-fold and yielded 12-23% lower skin irritation in human subjects compared to Microsponge particles while maintaining biological activity.

    Journal of Controlled Release, 2018
  • Topical 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, 2011
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • Treatment 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, 2019
  • Topical 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, 2021
  • Topical 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, 2008
  • Topical 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, 2005
  • The 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, 2020
  • Ten 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, 2001
  • Niacinamide/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

Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Retinol, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Dimethiconol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

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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