First Impressions: OLAY Total Effects 7-in-1 Anti-Ageing Cream
Women are more aware and conscious about their skin nowadays that we are all trying to perfect our skincare regimen. Which of the products out there will provide value for money? Which ones will be effective? Will these products truly minimise lines, refine pores, provide anti-oxidants, or nourish, tone, lift, and exfoliate the skin? Sometimes, it’s too frustrating to choose among the ones currently in the market. I reckon that’s why some of you ladies do resort to reading and research before buying a bottle, pot, or tube, eh?
Since it first came out, I was already intrigued with its effects, if its role as a moisturiser and an anti-aging cream combined can effect the benefits it promises. What exactly does it promise? Well, let me tell you folks what’s printed on the packaging:
7 Anti-Ageing Benefits in 1 Moisturiser:
- Line Minimization: Reduces appearance of lines.
- Nourishing Moisturization: Soothes dry skin.
- Tone Enhancement: Evens skin tone.
- Gentle Exfoliation: Smoothes and evens skin texture.
- Pore Refinement: Minimizes the appearance of pores.
- Anti-oxidants: Helps protects skin’s moisture barrier.
- Subtle Lifting: Hydrates for firmer skin appearance.
How does it work? It provides the anti-ageing power of moisture fused with vitamins and anti-oxidants PLUS UVA/UVB (SPF15) protection to help prevent sun damage.
Personally, considering all the days I subject my skin to heavy makeup, I’d spend a considerable time pampering it, letting it breathe. Apart from the regular cleansing, toning and moisturising (day and night), I’d exfoliate weekly (or twice a week) and I’d make sure to use a cream or moisturiser which will thoroughly nourish and hydrate my skin. Reason is, I’m already in my 30s and I need to pay a good amount of attention on skincare.
This opportunity to try Total Effects is a treat. I’m already using Regenerist (the Regenerating Serum, that is) right now but I reckon this is a chance for me to compare. I’ve already been hearing theories that Total Effects are formulated for women aged in their late 20s to early 40s and Regenerist for women aged mid-40s and up. I’m not sure if there’s any truth in it (folks from P&G Beauty can verify if they can) but I guess it’s due to the corrective benefits of Regenerist which make it more suitable for aged skin. As for Total Effects, if we’re going to base it on the printed collaterals, it’s more of preventive, which makes it ideal for folks concerned with premature aging but aren’t exactly there yet. Know what I mean?
Anyway, I like the packaging and the dispenser functions well. Allows you to control the amount of cream to be dispensed. Scent is not exactly repulsive but it smells faintly like talc-y paste but it’s not too overpowering. Texture of the formulation is a slightly greasy moisture. It takes a minute or two before skin absorbs it, leaving skin (very) slightly greasy but soft and supple.
It will take me a while before I can actually come up with the full review. It does require one to use a product weeks (months) before dishing out thoughts on results, yes? But I hope my initial thoughts will serve as a good foundation for the rest of the review.
Meanwhile, if any of you folks have tried (or are currently using) Total Effects, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Also, if you’ve got particular points you wish me to look into, feel free to leave them below.
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I bought the Olay Total Effects, my face broke out. I had 3 pimples agad the parts of my face go dry (around the mouth and nose) I went back to Cetaphil and Celeteque…
sayang the set…
Sorry to hear that. Personally, Total Effect’s doing alright so far. And, oh, I’m not a fan of Celeteque.
I am on my late 20’s and I am thinking of getting the right product to prevent wrinkles and eyebags as I work at night.. I am torned between getting L’Oreal or this one.. What do you think??
I really don’t know your reasons for considering L’Oreal so, dunno how to answer that.
i’ve been using olay total effects (the gentle version) since i was 20 (3 years ago) and i must say that i always get compliments about my facial skin. my only complaint is that it makes my t-zone oily so that i have to blot off oil every now and then (i don’t wear foundation or powder). i know that it may be too early to start an anti-aging regimen, but hey, prevention is better than cure, right?
True. An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure (or something ). I’ll keep an eye out on the T-zone; see if it’s the same for me. Thanks for sharing!
i have been using olay total effects for 2years now (used to be a ponds user. switched to olay since i started getting rash-like breakouts with ponds. i dunno if they changed their formula or something). It’s ok. i don’t get compliments like “i look younger” or “your skin is glowing” but i do get the “mukha kang hindi tumatanda” so i guess that is still good right =) my only complaint is that during winter season the moisturization is not enough around my cheek and jaw area (i have combination skin-normal to dry which is normal around the Tzone and dry in some areas). i also don’t have big pores. most of them are hardly visible but you can still see some near my nose. they have not improved(became smaller) during my use with olay but they have also not worsened. i’m in my early 30s and although i would like to try regenerist i think i’ll wait a few years since i still don’t have deep line or wrinkles (thank God!). If you can suggest a better moisturizer (with spf please and the price reasonable hehehe) i would be glad to try it. thanks!
Thanks for sharing that with us. I reckon skin exposed to severe cold can heighten its dryness so the need for the use of moisturisers is higher. As for what I can suggest, I’ve used several and may (or may not) be suitable for your skin type so I’ll leave it up to you to do a bit of experimenting. You can check them out here: http://www.stylemanila.com/2009/02/11/battle-of-the-day-creams-olay-regenerist-vs-ponds-age-miracle-vs-revaleskin-vs-elizabeth-arden-intervene/. But I believe the Intervene Pause & Effect might be helpful, IMHO. Hope that helps!
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I use Regenerist during the week days and Total Effects on the weekends (when I’m at my parents). I noticed I get really really really oily with Regenerist. I think TE does a better job at making me glow. I’m also in my early 30s.
First time I heard of that sort of reaction to Regenerist. Most of my friends who got to use it, loved it. One even has oily skin! Anyway, Total Effects is alright. I’m happy about the fact that, apart from the skincare bit, it can work with my liquid foundation as well.
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