A niacinamide-enriched retinol complex moisturiser designed to address signs of aging, redness, and hyperpigmentation.
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Niacinamide, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7*, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinyl Propionate, Retinol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Dimethiconol, Polysorbate 20, Laureth-4, Laureth-7, Disodium EDTA, Polyacrylamide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Titanium Dioxide, DMDM Hydantoin, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
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Early verdict · Few reviews so farWhat the gurus are saying
This affordable retinol earns praise for pairing retinol with niacinamide, which gurus say helps calm redness and hyperpigmentation while supporting the skin barrier and protecting against environmental stress. Experts highlight that effective skincare does not require a premium price tag, and note this formula is widely available at drug stores and warehouse retailers.
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Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.
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“and it's really helpful for dark spots along with the retinol.”
Dr Dray, watch at 7:11
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Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.
Retinoids are among the best studied ingredients in dermatology, with solid evidence for acne and for the fine lines and rough texture that come from sun exposure. Dryness and flaking in the first few weeks are common and usually settle.
Source: DermNet
Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.
Source: DermNet
Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.
Source: DermNet
A niacinamide-enriched retinol complex moisturiser designed to address signs of aging, redness, and hyperpigmentation.
Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 81%.
Olay Pro Advanced Retinol Complex Night Moisturizer holds a Guru Score of 81%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.
Olay Pro Advanced Retinol Complex Night Moisturizer is generally suited to mature skin.
In their reviews, experts say Olay Pro Advanced Retinol Complex Night Moisturizer is good for dark spots and post-acne marks (1 expert).
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