Olay Regenerist UV Defense Regenerating Lotion SPF 15

*Est. $20 for 2.5 oz.
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May 2011
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Olay Regenerist UV Defense Regenerating Lotion SPF 15

Best facial moisturizer overall

Pros
  • Provides broad-spectrum UV protection
  • Loaded with antioxidants and amino peptides
  • Excellent moisturizer
  • Lightweight
Cons
  • Contains fragrance
  • Expensive

Reviewers say Olay Regenerist UV Defense Regenerating Lotion SPF 15 is one of the best facial moisturizers on the market because it provides broad-spectrum UV protection and is loaded with antioxidants and amino peptides. Experts say these ingredients work together to protect skin from damage and early signs of aging. It won't do much for existing wrinkles, though; studies show improvements of that sort are minimal at best. Olay Regenerist UV Defense Regenerating Lotion works best at preventing further damage. Because the lotion contains fragrance, specialists warn it might not be suitable for those with allergies or sensitive skin. For those individuals, we found the best reviews for Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream (*Est. $13 for 16 oz.)

Beauty expert Paula Begoun provides the best review of Olay Regenerist UV Defense Regenerating Lotion SPF 15 at her website, Beautypedia.com. Her ratings of this and other products are based on scientific evidence of ingredient efficacy. ConsumerReports.org tests Olay Regenerist Enhancing Lotion (the former name of Olay Regenerating Lotion) and rates it on how well it reduces wrinkles, its moisturizing effect and overall tolerance of the product. User reviews at Amazon.com and Drugstore.com give the lotion high ratings, but opinions and reactions vary greatly from one consumer to the next.

     
 
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Our Sources

1. Beautipedia.com

Paula Begoun gives Olay Regenerist UV Defense Regenerating Lotion SPF 15 her highest rating because it provides broad-spectrum UV protection and contains antioxidants and other soothing agents. Although the Regenerating Lotion contains fragrance, Begoun still recommends it for people with skin ranging from normal to slightly dry or slightly oily.

Review: Olay Regenerist UV Defense Regenerating Lotion SPF 15, Paula Begoun, Not Dated

2. ConsumerReports.org

ConsumerReports.org tests Olay Regenerist Enhancing Lotion (the predecessor of Regenerist UV Defense Regenerating Lotion SPF 15) along with 11 other moisturizers. Each lotion is rated for its effectiveness in treating existing wrinkles, its moisturizing qualities and its irritating effect on the skin.

Review: Wrinkle Creams, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, Jan. 2007

3. TotalBeauty.com

Users at TotalBeauty.com give Olay Regenerating Lotion a high overall rating, saying that it is lightweight and doesn't leave skin greasy. Some, however, say they wish it came in a fragrance-free version.

Review: Olay Regenerist UV Defense Regenerating Lotion, Contributors to TotalBeauty.com

4. MakeupAlley.com

More than 30 consumers at MakeupAlley.com give Olay Regenerist UV Defense Regenerating Lotion SPF 15 above-average ratings. Although most users like it, a few say it left their face shiny or sticky, and one says the fragrance is overwhelming.

Review: Olay Regenerist UV Defense Regenerating Lotion SPF 15, Contributors to MakeupAlley.com, As of April 2011

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