
About this product
A lightweight 5-in-1 serum designed to address multiple skin concerns including fine lines, uneven texture, dullness, loss of firmness, and dehydration, formulated with niacinamide, vitamin C, lactic acid, collagen peptides, and vitamin E.
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Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Lactic Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4*, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid**, Sodium Hyaluronate***, Tocopheryl Acetate^, Panthenol^*, Trehalose, PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Sodium Lactate, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance
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7 experts · Moderate agreementWhat the gurus are saying
The serum's activated niacinamide formulated at a low pH delivers the ingredient more effectively for texture and tone, and the gentle lactic acid exfoliation makes it a smart choice for mature skin wanting visible improvement without irritation from stronger actives. However, the fragrance is overpowering for some and lingers noticeably, which may irritate those with sensitive skin or rosacea; a fragrance-free night version exists if that's a concern. Experts also note the vitamin C here is a stabilised derivative rather than ascorbic acid, so data on its strength for dark spots is thinner, and the price sits higher than similar drugstore niacinamide serums, though the formula does layer well and works as a genuine multitasker if you give it three months to show results.
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A lightweight 5-in-1 serum designed to address multiple skin concerns including fine lines, uneven texture, dullness, loss of firmness, and dehydration, formulated with niacinamide, vitamin C, lactic acid, collagen peptides, and vitamin E.
The gurus are split. 5 of the 7 gurus give it their stamp of approval while 2 would skip it, which lands it in the middle at a Guru Score of 67%.
Olay Super Serum holds a Guru Score of 67%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 7 independent expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.
Olay Super Serum is generally suited to mature skin.
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