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Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Max Night Moisturizer for combination skin

Average

  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for combination skin; other moisturizers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 benefits for your combination skin, as retinol and niacinamide provide retinoid benefits and seboregulation, but the moisturizing ingredients like glycerin and dimethicone are not targeted for your oily shine concern.
  • The presence of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 and Tropaeolum Majus Stem Extract Flower Leaf offers some anti-aging and general skincare advantages, though they do not directly address your primary goal.
  • The product is safe for your combination skin, with no indications of irritation due to the absence of harsh or prohibited ingredients.

How to apply

  • Use this moisturizer in your AM and PM routine every day to control shine. Always pair with SPF in the morning.
  • Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
  • Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin and avoid harsh rubbing. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute.
  • Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help it lock in moisture better. This keeps your combination skin balanced.
  • Avoid the eye area when applying the moisturizer. Do a patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.4Overall rating based on 300+ reviews

This fragrance-free night cream is highly regarded for its hydrating and skin-smoothing properties, with many users reporting softer skin and reduced fine lines. A moderate number of users experienced breakouts or purging, and some found the jar packaging to be unhygienic.

Highlights

  • Improved skin texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “skin looks smoother”
    • “wrinkles less noticeable”
    • “face feels tighter”
    • “woke up to glowing skin”
  • Hydrating and non-drying Often Mentioned
    • “kept skin from peeling”
    • “very hydrated and moisturized”
    • “no dry patches”
    • “skin felt plump”
  • Luxurious texture Often Mentioned
    • “creamy and silky”
    • “absorbs quickly”
    • “velvety texture”
    • “glides on easily”
  • Fragrance-free formula Sometimes Noted
    • “love that it's fragrance free”
    • “no strong scent”
    • “great for sensitive noses”
    • “didn't irritate my allergies”
  • Breakouts or purging Sometimes Noted
    • “breaking out like crazy”
    • “caused cystic acne”
    • “whiteheads appeared”
    • “skin reacted badly”
  • Unhygienic packaging Sometimes Noted
    • “don't like the jar”
    • “hard to keep germ-free”
    • “prefer a pump”
    • “exposed to air”
  • Residue or pilling Rarely Noted
    • “leaves a film”
    • “pills under other products”
    • “feels heavy”
    • “didn't absorb fully”
  • Unpleasant smell Rarely Noted
    • “smells like plastic”
    • “weird chemical smell”
    • “scent is off-putting”
    • “smells like the container”

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Questions and answers

How well does Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Max Night Moisturizer work for combination skin?

This moisturizer is an average fit for your combination skin because, while it provides helpful retinol and niacinamide, its moisturizing ingredients do not target your oily shine. Combination skin needs products that contain effective brightening and moisturizing ingredients to reduce oily shine without adding excess oil.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Which ingredients make this moisturizer a good fit for combination skin?

Retinol and niacinamide make this a reasonable fit for combination skin by providing smoothing and oil-balancing benefits. However, a product for this skin needs ingredients that actively control oily shine while delivering balanced hydration without feeling heavy.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

What does Retinol do for combination skin?

Retinol helps smooth fine lines, even out skin tone, and improve firmness in combination skin. It works by encouraging faster skin renewal and boosting collagen, though it may occasionally cause mild dryness or scaling while your skin adjusts.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019

What does Niacinamide do for combination skin?

Niacinamide helps balance oily areas by reducing excess shine and pore size while keeping dry patches hydrated and smooth. It also works to calm redness and even out skin tone, making it very suitable for combination skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Where does this moisturizer go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before your regular moisturizer. Combination skin also needs lightweight, oil-balancing hydrators to manage shine while delivering moisture.

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

You can use this moisturizer with vitamin C by applying your vitamin C product first, letting it absorb, and then following with this treatment in your evening routine. This product is safe for your combination skin, with no indications of irritation due to the absence of harsh or prohibited ingredients.

How often should I use this moisturizer?

You can use this moisturizing treatment in your evening routine, as the page recommends treatments at night for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. A product of this type for combination skin needs balancing ingredients that control oily shine while hydrating dry areas.

Can this moisturizer clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

Yes, this moisturizer may cause breakouts or purging for combination skin, as reviewers moderately complain about this issue. The product is unlikely to cause irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients, but a product for this skin needs oil-balancing and lightweight moisturizing ingredients that do not trigger shine or clogged pores.

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

You can use this moisturizing treatment carefully on the body, but it is generally not recommended for the thin skin around the eyes where potent anti-aging ingredients may easily cause irritation. A product intended for this area needs gentle hydrators and lightweight soothing ingredients like hyaluronic acid or plant extracts.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002

Is this moisturizer fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.

    The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
  • 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, 2005
  • Combined therapy using a topical hyaluronic acid-niacinamide-Matrixyl serum and a multimodal facial device decreased TruSkin age by five years and reduced wrinkles more effectively than the serum alone in a 41-year-old woman with moderate facial aging over 12 weeks.

    Cureus, 2026
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Oral and topical administration of the hydro-alcoholic extract of Nasturtium officinale aerial parts significantly reduced paw and ear edema in rat and mouse models of inflammation.

    Pharmaceutical Biology, 2014
  • Nasturtium officinale crude extract leaves topically applied reduced croton oil-induced skin inflammation, ear edema, inflammatory cell infiltration, and pro-inflammatory cytokines in mice via glucocorticoid receptor-dependent and NF-κB pathways without causing adverse effects.

    Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2019
  • Benzyl isothiocyanate inhibited 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate-induced superoxide generation in differentiated HL-60 cells and attenuated hydrogen peroxide levels, leukocyte infiltration, and the number of papillomas per mouse in mouse skin.

    Carcinogenesis, 2004

Ingredients

Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Tapioca Starch, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Retinol, Retinyl Propionate, Niacinamide, Tropaeolum Majus Stem Extract Flower Leaf, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Dimethiconol, Laureth-4, Polysorbate 20, Laureth-7, Disodium Edta, Polyacrylamide, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Titanium Dioxide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Dmdm Hydantoin, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

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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