Aqua, Zea Mays Starch, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dimethicone, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Behenyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, PEG-100 Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexamethylindanopyran, Vanillin, Hydroxycitronellal

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Great for: Normal, combination, and slightly dry skin, people looking for brightening and smoothing benefits
Watch out if:  You have sensitive skin or react to fragrance, essential oil style aroma chemicals, or chemical sunscreen filters, you’re sensitive around the eyes, chemical SPF can sting​, you prefer fragrance free skincare
 

Overall:

A solid everyday all in one cream delivering hydration, SPF protection, brightness, and a smooth base for makeup. The formula includes an impressive combo of niacinamide, vitamin C derivative, peptides, and hyaluronic acid, which genuinely support glow and texture over time. The downside? It’s fragranced and uses classic chemical SPF filters, which can be irritating for reactive skin types.

If your skin tolerates fragrance and you like a streamlined routine, it’s a good daily staple,  considering the price point and refillable packaging.

 

 

 

Beneficial Ingredients
 

Niacinamide
Evens skin tone, strengthens the skin barrier, reduces dullness

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
A stable vitamin C derivative for brightness and antioxidant protection

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 
Peptide that can help smooth fine lines and support firmness

Sodium Hyaluronate
Hydrates, plumps, softens

Panthenol
Soothing and barrier supportive

Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)
Antioxidant, helps strengthen and moisturise the skin

Glycerin
Simple but highly effective humectant

Dimethicone
Helps smooth texture and lock moisture in

Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol
Fatty alcohols that condition and soften the skin

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Ingredients to Be Aware Of
 

Fragrance / Parfum
Can irritate sensitive skin

Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Vanillin, Hexamethylindanopyran

All fragrance components that can be sensitising

Octocrylene, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (Avobenzone)

Standard chemical SPF filters, effective, but can cause irritation for some

Phenoxyethanol
Widely used preservative, generally safe but can bother very reactive skin

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil / PEG-100 Stearate
Not harmful but sometimes avoided by “clean beauty” consumers

Disodium EDTA
Stabiliser, not harmful but not considered “minimalist”

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Olay does not test its products on animals, but it is not considered cruelty free by organizations like PETA and The Good Shopping Guide because its parent company, P&G, sells in countries where animal testing is mandated by law.

"We do not test our products on animals. Olay is working closely with governments around the world to provide alternative research methods to eliminate testing on animals, enabling cruelty-free skin care in the beauty industry. For example, in a few countries where Olay is sold, governments still mandate animal tests. In those cases, Olay can be required by law to submit our products to labs where we know animal tests are happening. This is why we do not claim cruelty-free on our packaging. We do not believe these tests are necessary to evaluate safety or performance. But today, they won’t accept alternative non-animal testing methods. We remain steadfast and will continue to advocate for alternative methods to end animal tests in the industry"

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This formula appears vegan friendly (no animal-derived ingredients), but because the brand is not inherently cruelty free, it may not meet vegan consumer standards.

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