New Olay Regenerist Advanced Anti-Ageing CC CREAM SPF15

Just as I am getting the hang of the trend for BB creams and their benefits along come CC Creams - Complexion Correctors (also known as colour control or colour corrector creams)

CC creams provide more intense levels of tone-correcting and anti-ageing skincare ingredients than BB creams, at the same time as leaving the skin with a sheer, natural coverage. New Olay Regenerist CC cream takes it one step further with a unique 3-in-1 swirl system – the first and only cc cream to blend three core elements together – a serum, an SPF15 moisturiser and a sheer foundation so that skin is perfected now and over time. with a light texture the all-in-one corrective product gives complexions an instant gorgeous glow whilst balancing skin tone

Olay say

Olay Regenerist CC Cream’s 3-in-1 swirl blends the 3 elements together at the point of delivery:

• an anti-ageing serum containing Olay’s ‘Essential Glucosamine Complex’, which comprises N-acetyl glucosamine (Nag) and Niacinamide – clinically proven to reduce dark spots and wrinkles.

• a moisturiser with glycerine, SPF 15 sunscreen and anti-oxidant vitamin E– a powerful combination which hydrates and protects the skin instantly improving tone and texture.

• a sheer foundation incorporating mineral pigments which immediately blend and match skin tone delivering natural-looking and even coverage.

A pump of the CC Cream

My thoughts

Readers of BeautySwot.com know that I love my coverage to be medium/full so I am always wary of trying things that have the words 'sheer' in them..

First of all I love the clear packaging and swirl effect of the product, it look so pretty on my dressing table. The pump dispenses the right amount of product so this gets top marks for ease of use.

The CC cream has a pleasant light scent, not the usual stronger scent that is associated with many of the Olay products. It blends beautifully and seamlessly.

I have been trying this for a few days now and whilst I obviously have not tried it long enough to see any skincare benefits I find it to be hydrating as a moisturiser. The foundation is so light that it essentially is undetectable, if you really don't like to look like you are wearing foundation this is fabulous. Impressively just as promised my skin tone is evened out and the redness is concealed (which is always my main concern).

I am already using the serum/moisturiser duo and am a fan of Olay products in general, I feel that this is a great 3 in 1 product time saving product, perfect for busy mums like me who sometimes just don't have time to apply so many products but still want our skin to look and feel good.

Available in 3 shades - Light, Medium and Dark - I am using the Medium.

AVAILABILITY: NEW Olay Regenerist Advanced Anti-Ageing CC Cream SPF15 will be exclusive to Boots stores and Boots.com from 1 May 2013. Recommended retail price £24.99.

Join the Boots.com wait list now to be one of the first to hear when NEW OLAY Regenerist CC Cream hits the shelves in a Boots store near you!

Join the Olay Regenerist CC Cream wait-list now at www.boots.com/Olay.

*P&G/Olay sponsored post

Olay Regenerist Advanced Age-Defying Eye Roller Treatment Review

In the final post this week on my current skincare I am concentrating on my eyes.

For the last few weeks I have been using new Olay Regenerist Advanced Age-Defying Eye Roller Treatment twice a day and am quite excited to share my review. I have to say that I don't often get excited about eye care products as so many promise and don't really deliver..

Micro Rollers

Olay say

3 precision micro-rollers gently massage a concentrated hydrating treatment into the skin to help reduce eye puffiness instantly. The formulation with Olay moisture helps to smooth the skin's surface. The advanced formula with penta-peptide technology helps reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles around the delicate eye are.

My thoughts 

One click of the pen provides enough cream to do both eyes. I love how easy and gentle this eye roller pen is to use and it is non messy. As soon as you apply it the area feels hydrated and the area looks smooth and plumped up. I have been using this for just over 3 weeks now and am clearly seeing an improvement in the eye area. I have mentioned many time how crepey and old the area around my eyes look. Years of Hay fever and rubbing my eyes have done a lot of damage. However, with continued use I am noticing that the area under my eyes looks so much more smoother and far less crepey. I have a couple of deep lines which haven't really gone but the finer lines have reduced and the area looks brighter and feels more hydrated so when I use a concealer (for the dark shadows that are genetic) it is much easier to apply and looks nice and fresh.

Final thoughts - I am liking the ease of use and the results of this eye treatment a lot.

Olay Regenerist Advanced Age Defying Eye Roller costs £21.99

*PR Sample

Olay Total Effects 7 In One Moisturiser & Serum Duo Review

Just a few years ago we would wash our faces, follow with a moisturiser (most probably Oil of Ulay Lotion) and away we go, these days we are bombarded with adverts for moisturisers, serums and oils that promise to give us all wonderful hydrated and youthful looking skin. I must admit I use all these products and spend a fair amount of my time applying them morning and evening.. but like everyone else in these ever busy times I am always on the look out for time saving products - the lazy girl's version!

The latest moisturiser from Olay is Total Effects 7 in One Moisturiser + Serum Duo SPF20 - 

One bottle - two skincare products to be applied in the morning

Olay say 

This is our most concentrated daily 7 in 1 product, with SPF20. It combines a proven 7-in-1 anti-ageing moisturiser PLUS an intense serum.

It provides the Total Effects maximum anti-ageing power with essential hydration, plus it protects skin with broad spectrum SPF 20 (UVA/UVB) and anti-oxidants to fight the 7 signs of ageing. Micronised mineral pigment adds a soft focus effect finish to immediately blur the look of visible imperfections.

Results

Visibly younger looking skin.

One pump of the moisturiser + serum do 

My thoughts 

This has the same lovely fresh scent of the other Total Effects products, texture wise this is a fairly thick cream once out of the bottle but it is easy to apply and absorbs quickly. One pump dispenses ample to cover my face. It leaves my skin feeling so soft, velvety and hydrated all day, a great base to apply primer and then my foundation.

I have been using this for just over 3 weeks now and have to say I like the way my skin is looking right now . I like using this moisturiser + serum duo and will be finishing the product.

On a shallow note I love the swirly  look of the serum and moisturiser and the fact that the tube is clear so I can see it as it goes down and know how much I have left..

Moisturiser, serum and high SPF and all in one tube, at a reasonable price point, this is a great product.

Olay Total Effects Moisturiser + Serum Duo costs £16.99 for 40ml

*PR Sample

Olay Professional Anti-Wrinkle Kits

Are you in London tomorrow? If so you may be interested in this...

You may have noticed that there has been a bit of a buzz in the papers about Olay Professional Anti- Wrinkle Kits. Apparently this kit containing 3 creams and costing £44.99 claims that it will have you looking younger in just 28 days and if you are not satisfied there is a money back guarantee.

100 OLAY PROFESSIONAL ANTI-WRINKLE KITS GO ON SALE EARLY AT BOOTS FLAGSHIP STORE, 361 OXFORD STREET W1 AT 8.00AM THIS FRIDAY 8 JULY

Only two weeks ago, a limited release of 300 Olay Professional Anti-Wrinkle Kits on boots.com generated a massive 15,000 strong waiting list. Olay Professional is going to be exclusive to Boots store and Boots.com and isn’t scheduled to be available nationwide until 9 August 2011. By popular demand, Olay is couriering a special shipment of Olay Professional to Boots’ flagship store on Oxford Street so that Londoner's can be one of the first to get their hands on it..

Will you be there?

Olay Total Effects Wake Up Wonder - Review

My very first face moisturiser was Oil of Ulay in that light pink opaque bottle - the classic beauty fluid - My mum used it so it seemed good enough for me. Things have changed a lot since then - not least the change of name to Olay. With the change also came the creation and choice of lots of different moisturisers addressing specific skincare needs.

I must admit I moved away from Olay in preference of other brands but trying this product may signal a return to the brand...

I was given an opportunity to try this new product and from its description it sounded like a great product -

total effects Wake Up Wonder is a lightweight anti-ageing moisturiser providing 7 anti-ageing effects in 1 product to wake up your creased, tired looking skin. This is thanks to its new lightweight anti-ageing formula with mint extract.

The 7 anti-ageing effects it helps with

1.Line Minimisation
2.Hydration
3.Firming
4.Dullness
5.Exfoliation
6.Pore Appearance
7.Antioxidant

My verdict -

The product comes in a pump action bottle which I now have a preference for. The scent is the usual slightly fruity scent from the Total Effects range - quite strong but pleasant and it doesn't linger - I didn't detect the mint though. It has a nice light fluid texture and goes on smoothly and absorbs well with no greasy residue.

It has left my skin feeling soft and nicely hydrated all day. I have been complimented on my skin looking lovely, so all plus points. I have been using this for about 2 weeks now so not long enough to see any real change but I really like it so far. I would definitely recommend and purchase.

Olay Total Effects Wake Up Wonder costs £13.99 for 30ml and is available from Olay stockists.

For more information see the website www.olay.co.uk