I got my free sample last Thursday courtesy of Anton's Olay Total Effects post of. I was one of the lucky few (250 to be exact) who was able to get a piece of the much coveted 'total' moisturizer. It was also last Thursday night, that I started using the said product.The first few days were kinda off - there were 2 pimples that grew on my cheeks - but after 2 days, good thing - it went away. So, what do I think of the product? Well, to be honest, it's still too early to tell - because officially - I'm on my 8th day. I'm giving it a month or two - to see if it really works. But so far, so good. My face has not been super oily, as some people claim the product does to their skin.
I love the light scent of the product - it's so soothing. The consistency though, I was intimidated with. It was quite thick - I'm so used to very thin moisturizers, those that when applied gets easily absorbed. With Olay's Total Effects - it rather took a while before it was totally absorbed. I can't quite describe it in detail because the words escape me now. But it's something like when you apply the moisturizer - it seems that your skin is being enveloped with the moisturizer rather than being absorbed by the skin. But I guess all products with SPF feel like that - maybe that's what the SPF does to protect the skin (make another layer, or something).
Anyhoo, here's a run down on the benefits of Olay's Total Effects:
Fights the 7 signs of Skin Aging:
1. Reduces Fine lines and Wrinkles
2. Reduces Dark Spots
3. Reduces Pore Size
4. Radiant Skin
5. Firmer Skin
6. Smoother Skin
7. Fairer Skin
Hi Di!
ReplyDeleteI used to use this exact thing a few years ago. It was all the rage in London, it seemed everyone was using it as it was recommended by so many magazines. It really is good, and I'm a fan of Olay products. Now, though, I use their day moisturiser with SPF.
I'm trying to be more diligent about doing 'preventive' maintenance on my skin, rather than corrective later. :)
I am an Olay fan and i love Olay TE. I think I blogged it once when I was on my second bottle.
ReplyDeleteWhat's amazing with this product to me is that my skin's uneven tones had now lightened, and i barely need any cosmetics at all.
I love it for having sunscreen and compared to what other ppl's reactions, TE abosrbs quickly on my normal-dry skin and I never had a break out :)
Hi Didi,
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by my site.
I guess you got there thru my sister's post at femalenetwork.
I was just wondering, does this work for men? I saw long wrinkle on my forehead the other day. doesnt look good. hehehe.
will link you up too
The Sleepy Traveler
http://karlodl.blogspot.com
an interactive photoblog of a Pinoy sleepyhead whose day job is traveling the world
Hi Christine! They have a day moisturizer? I want that! Will try and look for one in HK. The thing I like about it is the SPF and the scent too! Hehehe..
ReplyDeleteHi mlee! Thanks for dropping by! You're on your 2nd bottle? Wow! It must be really effective! I hope it works for me as it did to you! :)
Hello Karlo! I actually got your site from a yahoogroups! Anyhoo, I think it would also work on guys. Why don't you try it?! Malay mo, you'll be a spokesperson for Olay's TE for men! Cheers! :)