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Retinol 24 Smoothing Body Lotion.

Olay Retinol 24 Smoothing Body Lotion
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About this product

A lightweight body lotion combining retinol and niacinamide, designed to smooth skin texture and help address the appearance of sun damage and uneven tone.

Guru Score

82%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far
2Gurus
2Yay
0Mixed
0Nay

What they liked

  • Lightweight, absorbs quickly
  • Glides on without needing much product
  • Very moisturizing

What they flagged

  • Medium-strong fragrance
  • Pump packaging difficult to dispense from

What the gurus are saying

The lightweight, quick-absorbing formula earns praise for feeling moisturizing without needing much product, though the packaging can make dispensing tricky depending on which size you buy. Retinol paired with niacinamide offers real benefits for sun damage and hyperpigmentation, and experts note that while retinol can cause dryness and peeling at first, consistent use actually strengthens your skin barrier over time. One note: the medium-strong scent may bother those sensitive to fragrance.
Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take December 2025

What the gurus are saying.

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Yay
"It's a very lightweight formula. It absorbs quickly. [...] It glides on the skin, so you don't have to apply a ton of it to make it move around the skin, which is really nice. [...] It does have kind of a medium strong scent, [...] so if you're very sensitive to scents, maybe you wouldn't like it, but I [...] would rather an unscented version. It's very moisturizing. [...] It's a dream. It's an absolute dream. [...] It was relatively affordable. [...] The packaging is a little bit annoying though. The formula is slightly thicker and it's a lot harder to get out of the packaging. With the squeeze tube it's a little easier and you can cut open the top and scoop it out, but if you get the larger one with the pump, [...] it's almost impossible to get out."
Yay
"I'd like to try their Olay Retinol 24 Smoothing Body Lotion. Retinol and a body lotion is useful for improving the appearance of sun damage. It does have niacinamide, which is a great ingredient actually to pair with retinol for sun damage, for hyperpigmentation, for all sorts of benefits for the moisture barrier. It's one thing about retinol, it kind of gets a bad rap because you get a lot of dryness and peeling and irritation. And people don't realize that with long-term consistent use, ultimately it improves barrier function. And therefore in the long run, you have better moisture retention, less dryness in general, and less susceptibility to flare ups of dry skin."

Frequently asked.

What is Olay Retinol 24 Smoothing Body Lotion?

A lightweight body lotion combining retinol and niacinamide, designed to smooth skin texture and help address the appearance of sun damage and uneven tone.

Is Olay Retinol 24 Smoothing Body Lotion worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 82%.

What is Olay Retinol 24 Smoothing Body Lotion's Guru Score?

Olay Retinol 24 Smoothing Body Lotion holds a Guru Score of 82%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is Olay Retinol 24 Smoothing Body Lotion best for?

Olay Retinol 24 Smoothing Body Lotion is generally suited to mature skin.

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