Olay Retinol 24 Night Serum Fragrance Free Reviews

I have recently started to incorporate retinol in my skincare routine because of the pigmentation and the timing couldn’t have been better for this trial. I loved the serum. The packaging was great and the pump made it very easy to apply.

I am not a big fan of fragrance on my skincare so the fact that this serum doesn’t have any fragrance was a huge pro for me. I applied this serum every night and I am not exaggerating I loved it. It made my skin very smooth and the texture felt amazing. I even noticed my skin getting plum and brighter. The skin tone felt very even. Another important thing is the price point of this product. Despite being so effective this is very affordable. So I definitely recommend this to everyone who want to introduce retinol in their skincare.

Be sure to apply sunscreen daily as retinol can cause sun sensitivity.

I had a good experience using this product and I strongly believe that a longer trial period would be hugely beneficial to track changes and results.

I am a big fan of serums and within the first week of use my skin tolerated the retinol well. I experienced dryness, flakiness and sensitivity from the matching eye cream but experienced no other adverse reactions on other parts of my face.

The packaging looks luxurious (it reminded me of Lancome's Genifique serum bottom) and the pipette application was kept airtight with the pump lid. I have no doubt in the effectiveness of the packaging in keeping the active ingredients stable.

Regarding results, I feel it is far too soon to tell. I did experience the initial ugly purge which meant pimples and breakouts for a few days - better out than in I suppose?

Compared to other retinol products on the market (Skinceuticals, La Roche Posay etc) I would say this formula should be well tolerated by many and sunscreen use is a must!

Luckily for me I was able to try out the new Olay Retinol 24 Night Serum. The serum in it self it very light and silky and glides right on the skin effortlessly and without any residue feeling. The bottle dropper syringe application is something I have never seen before, it does work well at delivering the perfect amount of serum without any Potential for contamination of the bulk of the serum. However the syringe applicator is not the easiest thing to screw back on to the bottle once your hands are still slick with serum after applying it to your face. I used this serum for 2 weeks, but can’t say that I see any discernible deference between my skin texture, appearance or features comparing before use and after. Perhaps I just need to use it for a little bit longer to see if there are any true long term benefits.

The first thing that struct me about the Olay Retinol 24 Night Serum was the bottle. This serum comes in an absolutely stunning purple, glittery bottle. I will admit it took me a moment to actually work out how to get the product out of the bottle. The top of the bottle is design to draw up the serum into a dropper that it attached to the lid, as you open the bottle. You can also push of the top and pump serum up into the dropper. It is such a clever, innovative idea..

The serum itself is very light and absorbs easily. As advertised, it is 100% fragrance free. It is advertised to see results in 24 hours but unfortunately I didn’t notice even the tiniest difference. I did break out in huge cystic acne bumps after two days of using the serum, but I’m assuming that is my skin purging so I’m not taking it as a bad sign.
After using the serum for a little while now I am starting to notice results. My skin looks brighter and the acne hasn’t been back since the first round.

Retinol can be a scary term for those who are new to it, and I think Olay's retinol line breaks down some of those barriers. It's great that retinol is filtering into all levels of the market because it it such a fantastic ingredient. It is a light serum that absorbs seamlessly into the skin, and doesn't cause a film which blocks other layers from being absorbed. That being set, I didn't find it very hydrating at all (my skin is very dry), so I layered more hydrating products over it. Within about two weeks I did start to notice that my skin was a bit brighter, which is fantastic. What I quite liked is that it was gentle, and my sensitive skin wasn't irritated by it at all. I don't think this serum is as highly potent as say Sunday Riley etc., but I think it's a great point of entry into retinols.

I was lucky enough to be selected as part of the trial team for this product. I had previously been using retinol face care products, so I made sure to stopped using these a week before I started my trial.

This serum comes in a pretty purple glass bottle with a silver lid and fancy dropper. The packaging is pretty, but impractically complex and doesn’t work well. It is fiddly, the automated dropper doesn’t always work and when it does it delivers an inconsistent amount of product. The serum itself is a thick opaque white serum a little goes a long way and has a matte finish. I needed a half to two pumps, depending on how much the dropper wanted to pick up. The product is probably too thick for the dropper mechanism and I worry there will be a fair bit of product waste. I feel an airless pump would have been more suitable.

I experienced no irritation with this product, and overall I found it worked a lot better than previous retinol products I’ve used. I noticed improvements in my skin within the first week. My whole skin texture seemed to change. It was smoother, more even-toned and was plumper. It reminded me of my skin a couple of years ago. I found this product very hydrating. Mostly I followed with a basic moisturiser, but it even left my skin hydrated when used by itself.

I love the product; I would have given it five stars if I didn’t hate the dropper so much. I even almost gave it a three-star because of that dropper. I would purchase in the future, but only if the bottle changes.

The Olay Retinol Night Serum comes packaged in a nicely sized and weighted bottle with a cap. The dispenser is unique and generally works well. I have dry, sensitive and eczema prone skin that is currently well managed. I use a 1% retinol product every third day in my regular routine, but stopped using it 16 days prior to trying this product. By this point, the effects of my prior retinol use had diminished quite a bit.

It is a lightweight product that sinks into the skin well. I love that it is fragrance free, as I am very reactive to fragrance. I enjoy the feel of this product, but it did not really give any noticeable results other than hydrating the skin. Since I do use a retinol product often, I know the results I usually see after use. Normally, even after a break if my skin barrier needs time off actives, I see reduced bumps/break outs, brighter skin, and softening of light forehead lines after a use or two. Even with consistent daily use, I don’t feel this product did anything more than hydrating the skin.

My regular facial moisturiser contains 4% niacinamide, so after the first two days I switched to a basic one to see it the serum made a difference in brightness. My skin was hydrated but dull, and I felt like I needed an extra layer of moisturiser just to add some glow to my flat looking skin. I still didn’t see any benefits from the retinol or niacinamide.

This product may be a lower, concentration that is extremely gentle and just takes longer to see results. This is probably a good thing for those who are just starting on retinol, but not effective for those who have built up their tolerance levels and rely on something stronger. So for me, no irritation but also no noticeable results. I wish the percentage of the advertised ingredients were included somewhere on the product.

I will continue to use it in conjunction with my regular retinol serum, only on my nights off of the stronger retinol I usually use. Big thank you to Olay for making fragrance free products though, I hope they continue to expand on those products.

I was very excited to trial the Olay Retinol 24 Night Serum Fragrance Free and add this to my daily night routine.

It goes on smooth and is easy to use.
After using the Olay Retinol Serum for 1 month I noticed my skin had became clear, brighter and had a nicer even tone.

I do strongly recommend to use sunscreen during the day while using Olay Retinol as it recommends on the package as I found my skin had become more sensitive to the bright sun.

The jar itself is a beautiful metallic purple and a easy to use serum.
I would like to see Olay maybe change there packaging to something a little more environmentally friendly with less packaging and plastic.

I also teamed using the Olay Retinol Night Serum with the Olay Retinol 24 Eye Cream Fragrance Free and found I received ultimate results for a better skin complexion.

I recommend anyone who suffers from a dull complexion to give this a go.

I've tried a few different retinol products but have yet to find anything that lives up to the hype (aside from Retin-A, but man, that stuff is brutal!) so I was excited to give the Olay Retinol 24 Night Serum a go.

Having read the ingredient list on the pack, it doesn't note the percentage of retinol used. I'd be curious to know what it is as I couldn't find any info on it. It comes in a dispenser that seems like a genius idea... in theory! The screw top pops up which you then pump to draw product into the dropper. It works well for the first couple of applications but once the product level drops, forget about it. I ended up just taking the dropper out and banging the bottom of it like a half empty sauce bottle!

The serum is fragrance free and has more of a milky consistency compared to other serums, which are generally more like oils. It is easily absorbed into the skin and leaves a beautiful silky and moisturised feel. I didn't experience any irritation or tingling sensations which some retinol products can cause.

I can't say that I've noticed any difference to my lines or skin texture at this stage but I'll continue to use it for the time being, as I love the skin feel after use.