Review: Olay Regenerist UV Defense Regenerating Lotion SPF 15

Since I've been using this product for a few months now, I think it's time I reviewed Olay Regenerist UV Regenerating Lotion SPF 15, one of my favorite moisturizers!

This product from the Regenerist line of Olay is meant to repair past damage as well as prevent it with its special ingredients and SPF 15 formula. It includes vitamin E, green tea, niacinamide, glycerin, a vast array of moisturizers, and antioxidants as well as protection from sun damage with avobenzone and titanium dioxide.

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Product Description: Perfect for daytime use, Olay Regenerist UV Defense Regenerating Lotion combines the exclusive Olay amino-peptide complex with vitamin C, Olay moisture and UVA/UVB (SPF 15) sunscreen to speed surface cell turnover and enhance skin's condition one cell at a time.

This light, non-greasy formula with a light, fresh scent smoothes evenly onto the skin and includes light-bending powders to soften the look of fine lines and wrinkles. -Olay.com
Price: $17.99

Results: I love how non-greasy and light this moisturizer is, which is why I consider it one of the best-feeling in its category. It's a little more liquidy than others I've tried, but it glides over my skin very easily. No matter what time of day I apply (whether or not after a shower or washing my face doesn't matter), it seems to sink in quickly and leaves no type of residue. The included SPF does have the potential to leave your skin a little shiny, so I definitely recommend a bit of powder or foundation layered over it to keep the oily look down. This can happen with any product that features sunscreen, though.

The aforementioned ingredients both help keep skin looking young and repair past damage, though I have so little to speak of that it's hard to measure any results there. My skin did feel smooth and hydrated each time I used it, though, and I imagine the formula does its job of protecting my skin against the sun and free radicals. I've heard the moisturizer is too oily for oily skin types, but I wouldn't say it's moisturizing enough for a heavy-duty winter moisturizer for dry skin, either. I find that it's great for summer and is likely lightweight enough for dry, normal, and combination types of skin.

One small detail that turns me off just a little towards this product is that once in a while, my skin feels lightly sticky directly after application, even if it's absorbed. The good news is that this feeling disappears completely once I apply my makeup, even if it's just a light dusting of powder. Sometimes I don't experience this at all, though, and it might have to do with when I put it on and how much.

My other little issue with the product is the SPF 15 - while 15 is probably a decent SPF for everyday use, I feel the need for something a little stronger in the desert climate. This is a totally personal preference, though, and has little to do with the product itself.

The price is a little steep for a drugstore moisturizer, and I think it should be a bit less expensive (either that or you can purchase equivalents from brands like Equate for a better price), but the amount of product you receive will last you a good few months - up to half a year or so if you're careful. This makes it a decent value, even if it is a big investment.

I would definitely consider repurchasing this product, though mostly for summer and spring. In the winter, I may prefer my Aveeno - but I have yet to try this Olay moisturizer in cold winter weather.

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You'll like this product if: You're in search of a light moisturizer, you have dry, normal, or combination skin, you want a formula packed with protective and restorative ingredients

You won't like this product if: You have oily skin, you need a heavy-duty moisturizer for dry skin, you need a stronger SPF

Rating: 4/5