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Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream
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About this product

A rich drugstore moisturizer with collagen peptides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid designed to improve skin firmness, hydration, and the appearance of fine lines.

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Dry skinMature skin
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The Guru Index verdict

83%

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What the gurus are saying

Gurus consistently praise this as a reliable, well-formulated drugstore anti-aging moisturizer that delivers on hydration and skin plumping, especially for normal to dry skin. The formula's collagen peptides, niacinamide, and antioxidants earn credibility for supporting firmness and potentially addressing dark spots. Reviewers note it absorbs well despite its richness and works effectively layered over actives like retinoids. At $36, it's widely seen as a solid, proven option for mature skin seeking everyday anti-aging benefits without fuss.
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Key actives & flags

NiacinamideHyaluronic acidVitamin EPeptidesFragrance-freeAlcohol-free

Full ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Isopropyl Isostearate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Nylon-12, Dimethicone, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 (Amino-Peptide), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Green Tea), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Aloe Vera), Allantoin, Stearyl Alcohol, Polyethylene, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Acrylamide/​Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Dimethiconol, Sodium Peg-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate, Peucedanum Graveolens (Dill) Extract, Peg-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Disodium Edta, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, C12-13 Pareth-3, Laureth-7, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr. Aleksandra Brown
Dr. Aleksandra Brown
104k subs · 4k devotees
✓Approved
"This is one of those classic drugstore moisturizers that continues to hold up, especially in your 30s and 40s when you're starting to focus more on firmness and early signs of aging. It's a little bit richer cream, so I like this more for normal to dry skin. What makes this one really stand out is that it's now formulated with a triple collagen peptide complex, which is going to help support your skin structure and improve the look of firmness and smoothness over time. I think this is a great option if your skin is starting to feel a little less firm or if you're noticing more visible lines. The key ingredients here are triple collagen peptides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid."
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"This is one of those classic drugstore moisturizers that continues to hold up, especially in your 30s and 40s when you're starting to focus more on firmness and early signs of aging. It's a little bit richer cream, so I like this more for normal to dry skin. What makes this one really stand out is that it's now formulated with a triple collagen peptide complex, which is going to help support your skin structure and improve the look of firmness and smoothness over time. I think this is a great option if your skin is starting to feel a little less firm or if you're noticing more visible lines. The key ingredients here are triple collagen peptides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid."
Drugstore Moisturizers That Actually Work, According to a Dermatologist
"My recommendation for best overall drugstore anti-aging moisturizer is going to be Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream. This is one of the most widely used anti-aging moisturizers available at the drugstore, and it contains ingredients that help support hydration and collagen production. It improves hydration and skin elasticity. It also helps smooth the appearance of fine lines. It has really rich texture that still absorbs pretty well. It's really good option for normal and dry skin, and it comes in both fragrance and fragrance-free version. The key ingredients are collagen peptide, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and amino peptide."
Dr. Sam Ellis
Dr. Sam Ellis
849k subs · 143k devotees
✓Approved
"It's really touted as just a great everyday moisturizer. You can use it in the morning, you can use it in the evening, you could use it at both. It doesn't have any unique peptides or retinol or anything that makes it specifically anti-aging, though it does have niacinamide which can help with brightening of the skin and can help with barrier strength. And the reality is it can be anti-aging in terms of appearance if your skin just looks really well moisturized. I know for people as they get older, they don't hold on to as much oil in their skin. They really struggle with their skin looking as plump and firm and youthful. And having a great, really solid moisturizer in your routine can help. This cream has also been shown to offer 24 hours of hydration. So for those drier skinned people out there, $36, not bad."
Darnell Cox | 50+ Healthy Aging Expert
Darnell Cox | 50+ Healthy Aging Expert
54k subs · 616 devotees
✓Approved
"Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream, this stuff is great. So if you use a moisturizer over the top of your retinoid, I really like this one by Olay. It helps to kind of lift and tighten the skin."
HotandFlashy
HotandFlashy
1.23M subs · 69k devotees
✓Approved
"My thicker night moisturizer is now elf holy hydration the fragrance-free version, which is very similar to the one that I've used for years and years, which is the Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream, the green tea version in the lavender jar. I do still love that one, but this one has just edged it out a little bit."
Dr Dray
Dr Dray
2.66M subs · 34k devotees
✓Approved
"This has olive fruit oil in it which may have antioxidants in it, and this product actually has ascorbic acid in it. You always have to question ascorbic acid because it's not stable, so manufacturers have to do stuff to stabilize it, things like adding ferulic acid and or vitamin E can help, also the packaging helps, and then there's the issue with penetration, has to be the right pH and the right concentration, but this is actually a pretty good drugstore option. It also has ceramides which are helpful for the moisture barrier. The ascorbic acid in this may actually be helpful for hyperpigmentation simply because it helps to inhibit tyrosinase, that plus niacinamide which works differently for hyperpigmentation, it is potentially a nice combination for dark spots."
The Style and Beauty Doctor
The Style and Beauty Doctor
219k subs · 8k devotees
✓Approved
"Right now, I'm personally loving the new upgraded Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream. You know, Olay and I, we the homies. We go way back."
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