Olay Regenerist Collagen Peptide 24 MAX Face Moisturizer for skin with dark spots
Collagen Peptides
Niacinamide
Glycerin
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Average
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for skin with dark spots; other moisturizers fit it better.
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. 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 normal skin, as glycerin and Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 provide hydration and collagen stimulation, though these benefits are not directly targeted at your main goal of pigmentation.
- Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract offers additional hydration, but the formula lacks ingredients specifically chosen to address pigmentation concerns.
- The product is safe for your normal 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 and PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing it too hard so it absorbs nicely.
- For the best moisture, you can apply it when your skin is slightly damp. This helps your skin stay soft and happy.
- Remember to avoid the eye area when applying. Always do a patch test before your first use.
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 skin with dark spots?
This moisturizer works moderately well for skin with dark spots, as its ingredients provide good hydration and firmness without causing irritation, though they do not specifically target dark spots. A product for this skin needs effective brightening ingredients along with moisturizing components to address pigmentation while keeping the skin healthy and soft.
Which ingredients make this moisturizer a good fit for skin with dark spots?
This moisturizer is an average fit for skin with dark spots because niacinamide, glycerin, and peptides provide hydration and general care rather than directly targeting dark spots. To work best for this skin, a moisturizing treatment needs effective brightening ingredients that align directly with pigmentation goals alongside hydrating and soothing components.
What do Collagen Peptides do for skin with dark spots?
Collagen peptides help fade dark spots and reduce redness by safely suppressing skin pigmentation with daily intake over three months. This helps keep skin looking even and clear.
What does Niacinamide do for skin with dark spots?
Niacinamide helps fade dark spots and uneven pigmentation by slowing down the transfer of pigment in the skin. It is generally well tolerated and may improve overall skin brightness with consistent use.
Where does this moisturizer go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This moisturizer goes in the morning routine after your hydrating toner, and in the evening routine after your treatment step. It helps keep your skin soft with ingredients like glycerin and niacinamide, but skin with dark spots also needs targeted brightening ingredients and vitamin C to properly fade discoloration.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can I use this moisturizer with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizer with retinol by applying it as your final hydrating step after your retinol treatment. It is unlikely to irritate your skin, and using a moisturizer alongside retinoids helps keep your skin comfortable and supports your skin barrier.
How often should I use this moisturizer?
You can use this moisturizer twice a day, in the morning and evening, as part of your daily routine. Regular application helps keep your skin soft and hydrated, though dealing with dark spots effectively requires adding ingredients like vitamin C or brighteners.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this moisturizer clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This moisturizer is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts, as reviewers rarely report acne and the formula avoids harsh ingredients. Skin with dark spots needs a routine that includes brightening ingredients like vitamin C or alpha arbutus to effectively target pigmentation.
Can I use this moisturizer around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizer is generally safe to use on the body and around the eyes, though the skin in those areas varies significantly in thickness. Skin ranges from very thin around the eyes to much thicker on the back, so formulas may absorb differently depending on where you apply them.
Is this moisturizer 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
Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide (pal-KTTKS) provided significant improvement versus placebo control in the reduction of wrinkles and fine lines in Caucasian female subjects.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005A 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, 2017Tremella fuciformis polysaccharides effectively alleviate UVA-induced photodamage in human dermal fibroblasts by reducing ROS and MDA, increasing antioxidant enzyme activities, up-regulating Nrf2 while down-regulating Keap1 expression, and increasing collagen I, elastin, and hyaluronic acid content.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021A 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 skin with dark spots better
Topical oxidized glutathione significantly decreases the skin melanin index and improves moisture content, smoothness, wrinkle formation, and elasticity compared to placebo in healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2014Topical application of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 enhanced collagen synthesis and SPTSSA gene expression while reducing melanin synthesis, Staphylococcus aureus biofilm, and Cutibacterium acnes proliferation, leading to clinical improvements in skin moisture, color, spots, wrinkles, UV spots, and porphyrins in human volunteers.
International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021
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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