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Olay (known as Oil of Olay until 1999 in South Africa and North America) is a Procter & Gamble brand, based around facial moisturizer skin care products.

Olay began life in South Africa as oil of Olay. Graham Wulff (1916-2008), an ex-Unilever chemist from Durban, started it in 1949. The name “oil of Olay” was chosen by Wulff as a spin on the word “lanolin”, a key ingredient.

It was unique in the early days because it was a pink fluid rather than a cream, packaged in a heavy glass bottle. Wulff and his marketing partner, Jack Lowe, a former copywriter, had tested the product on their wives and friends and were confident in its uniqueness and quality.

Olay’s marketing was also unique, since it was never described as a moisturizer, nor even as beauty fluid. Nowhere on the packaging did it say what the product actually did. Print adverts used copy such as “Share the secret of a younger looking you” and talked about the ‘beauty secret’ of oil of Olay. Other adverts were written as personal messages to the reader from a fictitious advice columnist named Margaret Merril. They ran in Readers’ Digest and newspapers and often looked like editorials.

Wulff and Lowe, who ran the company under the banner of Adams National Industries, did not sell the product to the trade, but waited for pharmacies to ask for it based on consumer requests.

As the company began to market the product internationally, it was decided to modify the name of the product in each country so it would sound pleasing and realistic to consumers. This led to the introduction of oil of Ulay (UK and Ireland), oil of Ulan (Australia) and oil of Olaz (France, Italy, the Netherlands and Germany). In 1970, ANI opened a test market in USA (Chicago), and was expanding into northern.

Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum, Concentrated Amino-Peptide Complex, Fragrance Free - 1.7 fl oz Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum, Concentrated Amino-Peptide Complex, Fragrance Free - 1.7 fl oz

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I have used this product for several years, upon the advice of an aesthtician at an upscale spa. She did not try to sell me their pricey product, but rather, suggested that this would benefit my skin. This serum absorbs into the skin without leaving a residue. It leaves the skin feeling smooth and soft. I truly feel that it slows down the aging process by keeping skin protected from sun, heat or wind. After applying the product, make-up application is easy, with no "drag" and creates a protective barrier. I've intermittently tried other products, but this remains a favorite. Another selling factor is the price point: Every dermatologist in my experience has said that the "high end" products DO NOT produce better results than this serum. It's a great product and I strongly endorse it. The only drawback to the product is that the pump does not efficiently dispense the product.

I love this lotion. It is highly affordable and works great. I used to use biotherm for its hyposensitive feature, but I prefer this product. I noticed that my skin feels so soft in the morning, and since I've used this product people started commenting on my 'naturally perfect skin!' My skin is pretty sensitive but this product never gave me any trouble. It has an interesting, silky-smooth, gel-like texture that's not greasy that absorbs right in. It has absolutely no scent, I wouldn't mind some scent to go with it tho. I was so happy with this product, I ordered one for my sister. She said she loves it too and noticed her skin brightening even the first time she used it. I am going to buy one for my mom too!

My skin tone is smoothing out and wrinkles are less noticeable. I'm going to continue to use this product.

I gave this a try but unfortunately I discontinued using it because i didn't think i can afford buying this again. I mean for what you pay for the quantity is soooo small. That said, i do love the this little thing. I have acne prone skin and it felt just great on the skin. It gave my skin a glowing look and it just glides so beautifully on the face. If the price was cheaper or the quantity was increased this would have been perfect!

I was really skeptical about purchasing this item coz i've always used very high priced department store brands. This one i'll have to say is almost similar to the Lamer serum. I've been using it for only 2 weeks now and there's noticable difference in the glow of my skin. I use it aloing with the regenerist daily moisturizer with spf. This product does a great job and i guess i'll never be looking back at the big brands.

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Maximum regeneration and hydration within the Regenerist base line. Olay Regenerist regenerates skin's appearance without such drastic measures as chemical peels; cosmetic surgery or lasers. Clinical tests prove that amino-peptides help regenerate damaged skin...

Olay Regenerist Eye Serum, .5-Ounce Bottle Olay Regenerist Eye Serum, .5-Ounce Bottle

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I have been using Regenerist for about 8 years and I would not be without. You cannot beat the price at Amazon. It's extremely effective for under the eye and I am told that I don't look my age, and Regenerist is definitely one of the reasons for that. Highly recommend this great product. AMAZON ROCKS!

Bought this a few months ago and have used it daily. It seems like the dark circles are lightened quite a bit. The bottle size is pretty scary, it's itty-bitty, but it really does only take a little bit to go around the eyes (but no matter how much you read about "don't be scared," you will until you realized how little you use). I've used the Olay Total Effects Eye Transforming Cream for years and was a bit leary about trying anything new. But the texture/feel of the Eye Serum is weightless, almost like it's smoother, not so 'lotiony' once you put it on. The effects are different - the serum doesn't 'illuminate' the eye area within seconds of putting it on, it seems like it works over time (days/weeks), but it also makes the eye area look younger; the transforming cream works right after applying for the 'right now' affect, but if you don't use it every day, the 'brightness' is gone. Although the bottle is itty-bitty, the serum packs a big punch. I'll certainly purchase again in the future and would recommend to anyone concerned with the dark circles and looking to tone down some of the aging around the eyes.

I have used the serum for over a month now. I don't think I am in the target age range, and therefore am not seeing results. That is ok with me, as long as I am perhaps preventing deep lines or sagging. My true gripe with this product is the dispensing mechanism of the small bottle. The product is too dense, so that it sticks to the walls, instead of settling on the bottom to be pumped out. I have had to shake and pound this tiny vessel and pry it open to redistribute the product, as well as just scoop it out. The bottle is by no means empty either! I still have over half the serum in there. Badly, badly designed. I will not be buying this again for that reason. Too bad I bought a two-pack!

i love the way this feels when applied. creamy & light--not oily. the reason for only 4 stars: i guess i expected it to make me look 25 again. i still have more than 1/2 the bottle to use, so it may get better. plus i don't use it every day or night, that probably makes a difference.

I found this eye cream to be only OK as compared with other total effects products which I use regularly (daily moisturizer and night cream I give 5 stars). What I really do not like is the little bottle. When the bottle stopped pumping I thought the cream had run out very quickly. It turned out there was still plenty of cream in the bottle. I had to pound the bottle on the counter to make the cream drop to the bottom so the pump pumped. That worked for a while. When it stopped pumping again and sooner than I expected I got out a serrated knife and cut open the little bottle and there was at least 1/4 to 1/3 of the cream left in the bottle. Kind of a clever way to get you to buy the cream sooner than when it really runs out. I no longer buy this cream.

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Notice a complete turnaround in 24 days and all around eye firming; smoothing and brightening. Olay Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum contains a concentrated form of an exclusive amino-peptide complex that hydrates to firm and visibly lift skin around the entire eye area...

Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Anti-Aging UV Moisturizer SPF 15 1.7oz Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Anti-Aging UV Moisturizer SPF 15 1.7oz

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Olay makes great skin care products and this is one of them. My skin has a much more youthful look after using Total Effects. The price on amazon is very competitive and on top of that I receive an additional discount by signing up to have the product shipped every 6 months. I will probably change that to every 3 months since the product has impressed me and now know that I will be using it daily. I use it after showering and apply the cream (just a little dab) while my skin is moist.

My face is covered in hives and the areas around my eyes are swollen. Actually my entire face and neck is swollen wherever this product touched. I reccommend trying this product and leaving it on for 2-3 days before deeming it safe. This is the result after day 2. I put it on Sunday evening and by Monday evening my face felt hot like I had a glass of red wine, then when I woke up Tuesday morning (today) my face (mostly temple areas, forhead, chin, apple of cheeks, tip of nose and neck) had swollen hovey area, is tight, extremely hot to the touch, and overall uncomfortable. Went to the dr. to get steroid cream and took Benadryl so I could even work today. I have used this product in the past. (same bottle) Not sure what has combined to create the perfect storm this time. I don't use any other products on my face including makeup and cleansers. If you have sensitive skin I would avoid or try this when you don't need to be in public for a few days!

First off, I love Oil of Olay products they are great! But I switched to this moisturizer bc my skin was getting very dry from a rash that I had! It is creamy, smells good, & it doesnt make my sensitive skin breakout. I have Acne Prone skin & big pores between my eyebrows and cheeks. I noticed when doing my makeup the other day that the pores on my cheeks are much smaller then they used to be! I didnt use this moisturizer for the "anti aging" effects, just bc of the creaminess of it & Im surprised that it actually minimized my pores. Although it is creamy it doesnt make my skin look extra oily (I have oily skin). I definitely recommend this you cant go wrong!

I have used this face cream for probably a couple of years now and I love it. It gives me plenty of moisture and keeps my face looking great.

Purchased of this product represented a great savings. Purchased from other areas in the past and payed almost double. All aspects of the purchase were professionally handled with emphasis on custumer relations.

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Olay Total Effects visible anti-aging moisturizing complex (SPF 15) contains seven vitamins and minerals. UVA + UVB protection