Olay Regenerist Collagen Peptide 24 MAX Face Moisturizer for dry sensitive skin
Collagen Peptides
Niacinamide
Glycerin
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Average
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other moisturizers fit it 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 skin due to the presence of glycerin and panthenol for humectant action, but may not deliver optimal results in all areas as it could benefit from more emollient ingredients.
- It provides excellent moisturizing due to the presence of glycerin and niacinamide in concentrations that hydrate and improve skin barrier resilience, supporting dry or flaky skin and sensitivity.
- There are no risks of irritation for your dry and sensitive skin 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
★4.7Overall rating based on 4.6k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this moisturizer is highly regarded for its deep hydration and quick absorption, leaving skin feeling soft and firm with a noticeable reduction in fine lines. It is frequently recommended as a fragrance-free option suitable for sensitive skin and performs well as a base for makeup. Some users report occasional acne breakouts or product pilling.
Highlights
Absorbs quickly Mostly Mentioned
- “Absorbs quickly into my skin, without leaving a greasy residue.”
- “It is not greasy and absorbs quickly into skin.”
- “Doesn't leave skin shiny, which is a huge plus.”
- “It goes on smoothly, absorbs quickly, and doesn't leave a greasy feeling.”
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “My skin feels hydrated for hours afterward.”
- “My dry skin just drinks it up.”
- “Provides 24 hours of hydration without a sticky, greasy or heavy feeling.”
- “It is incredibly hydrating and provides long-lasting hydration.”
Firms aging skin Often Mentioned
- “My fine lines and wrinkles are less noticeable.”
- “I've definitely noticed a firming effect.”
- “My skin felt firmer and lifted and my skin felt bouncier.”
- “Decreased some of my fine lines and wrinkles.”
Fragrance-free formula Often Mentioned
- “It is 100% fragrance free.”
- “I love that it is fragrance free and does not compete with my perfume.”
- “Free of Parabens, Phthalates, Synthetic Dyes, and it's fragrance free.”
- “No scent so no worries about an overpowering smell.”
Great under makeup Sometimes Noted
- “Glides easily under foundation.”
- “Good moisturizer for under makeup, it helped me look glowy.”
- “My make-up went on well right over top.”
- “Leaves a perfect canvas to apply my makeup over it.”
Causes acne Rarely Noted
- “Made me break out each time I tried it.”
- “Can trigger acne breakouts or exacerbate existing acne-prone skin.”
- “Silicone based product caused pilling and acne.”
Product pilling Rarely Noted
- “Silicone based product caused pilling.”
- “Otherwise, this product will kind of clump up.”
- “Pilled on my skin.”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “My eyes started to sting and weep upon application.”
- “Painful side effects like redness or itching.”
- “Skin sensitivity or irritation when using peptide skincare products.”
- “Shocking head ache and feel terrible after use.”
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Questions and answers
How well does Olay Regenerist Collagen Peptide 24 MAX Face Moisturizer work for dry sensitive skin?
This moisturizer works reasonably well for dry sensitive skin by using glycerin and panthenol to hydrate and support the skin barrier without causing irritation. However, it may not deliver optimal results and could benefit from more rich softening ingredients to deeply lock in moisture.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin and panthenol make this cream a good fit for dry sensitive skin by bringing in moisture and keeping the skin barrier strong. Because it is an average fit, a product of this type needs more softening ingredients to fully meet the needs of dry skin.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
What do Collagen Peptides do for dry sensitive skin?
Collagen peptides help keep dry sensitive skin hydrated, smooth, and calm by supporting the skin barrier and moisture levels. Daily use is unlikely to cause irritation and may significantly reduce dryness and roughness over time.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2009Nutrients, 2021
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 treatment goes in the evening routine after your toner and before your moisturizer. It works for dry sensitive skin, but a product of this type needs richer softening ingredients to keep dry skin fully smooth and comfortable.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream alongside retinol by applying your retinol first and following it with this moisturizer at night. It is unlikely to irritate your dry and sensitive skin since it contains soothing ingredients like glycerin and panthenol, though drier skin types often benefit from adding a richer, softening cream to lock in extra moisture.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily to help keep your dry and sensitive skin hydrated and soft. Regular daily application supports your skin barrier and is unlikely to cause irritation.
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 reviewers rarely report acne and the formula avoids harsh ingredients.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around your eyes and on your body, though a product of this type needs richer, softening ingredients to properly care for dry and sensitive skin. It brings good hydration and is unlikely to cause irritation.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, and behenyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A 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, 2017Topical 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 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, 2025A liquid formulation containing hydrolyzed collagen demonstrated structural stability, peptide mass distribution between 0.5 and 19.5 kDa, and faded forehead wrinkles in five volunteers while proving to be non-irritating and hypoallergenic.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Exposure to collagen peptides increased the expression of COL1A1, ELN, and VCAN genes and collagen protein levels in cultured human dermal fibroblasts compared to untreated controls.
Frontiers in Medicine, 2024Salmo salar and Tilapia nilotica skin collagen peptides accelerate wound healing in a rat murine wound model by reducing proinflammatory cytokines, upregulating BD14, NOD2, IL-10, VEGF, and beta-FGF, and favorably altering wound microflora colonization compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2020Topical 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, 2005The 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, 2012Snow mushroom alcohol-based hand rub gel significantly improved skin moisture better than the placebo through 180 minutes while maintaining comparable antiseptic efficacy in 20 human volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Tremella fuciformis extract demonstrates potential cutaneous benefits including skin antiaging, photoprotection, wound healing, and barrier protection based on in vitro and animal models.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2023Tremella fuciformis inhibits melanogenesis by decreasing melanin content and tyrosinase expression in B16F10 cells while promoting wound healing in human HaCaT keratinocytes and Detroit 551 fibroblasts.
In Vivo, 2022
Why other moisturizers fit dry sensitive skin better
Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Nanoemulsions containing Macadamia integrifolia seed oil successfully enhanced skin hydration and reduced wrinkles in human volunteers, outperforming conventional emulsions in skin hydration enhancement.
Nanomaterials, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Distarch Phosphate, Isopropyl Isostearate, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dimethiconol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Disodium Edta, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Peg-100 Stearate, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, 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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