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Olay vs Aēsop

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Olay and Aēsop are two distinct skincare lines known for their thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, cleansers, and serums. Olay relies on niacinamide and glycerin to best suit dry and acne-prone skin, while Aēsop utilizes botanical and scientifically validated ingredients to best suit balanced, combination, and sensitive skin. Both offer targeted solutions for specific concerns, such as the former's Super Eyes Daily Eye Serum and the latter's B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel, yet they differ as the first focuses heavily on deep nourishment and barrier function while the second emphasizes harmonious support for overall skin health and resilience.

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 is better for skin texture, brightening, and absorption, while Aēsop is preferred for hydration and refreshing scents. Reviewers note that Olay offers better value, whereas Aēsop products come at a high price.

What is the difference between Olay and Aēsop?

Olay and Aēsop differ in focus, price, and formulation benefits, with Olay offering a larger range of products known for texture improvement and brightening, while Aēsop is noted for balancing non-greasy moisturizers and refreshing scents at a higher price point. Olay fits dry, acne-prone, and mature skin best across its routines. Niacinamide in these products helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Olay or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?

Olay is better for cleansers on this page because its Regenerating Cream Cleanser achieves a High fit for acne-prone, oily acne-prone, combination, oily, and mature skin, whereas Aēsop has lower fits like a Low fit for dry and dry sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, Olay or Aēsop?

Olay is more affordable, whereas Aēsop has frequent price point and value concerns noted by reviewers.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Olay or Aēsop?

Olay fits acne-prone skin best with a High Lovi fit across multiple moisturizers and serums on this page. Reviewers note that Olay products help improve skin texture and offer a lightweight feel, while Aēsop has fewer options specifically tested for breakouts.

Olay or Aēsop: which provides better hydration and moisture?

Aēsop provides better hydration and moisture than Olay according to reviewers. The products on this page help deliver deep hydration to the skin.

Which brand offers better skin texture and smoothing benefits, Olay or Aēsop?

Olay offers better skin texture and smoothing benefits compared to Aēsop. Reviewers on this page frequently mention improved texture and smoothness for Olay products.

Between Olay and Aēsop, which brand has better reviews regarding scent and fragrance?

Aēsop does better for citrus and pleasant scent, while both brands tie on general fragrance and scent issues. Reviewers often mention Aēsop for its luxurious and refreshing scents, whereas Olay has occasional issues with strong fragrances.

Olay or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

Olay is better for moisture and intense hydration because reviewers note it delivers deep moisture and smooths skin texture across the products on this page. Niacinamide helps reduce pigmentation and hyaluronic acid helps improve skin aging signs.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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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