OLAY Super Cream Review
- Charlie
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
(Gifted for social media AD - but you know I don’t sugar coat)
Final Score - 22/30
Price vs Value: 3/5 Formula & Performance: 4/5 Scent &Texture: 4/5 Longevity/Results: 4/5 Packaging & Experience: 4/5 Repurchase Potential: 3/5
Quick Summary
A lightweight, hydrating SPF moisturiser that melts into the skin, protects well, and leaves a glowy, makeup ready finish. The refillable packaging is a win. The scent is quite strong for me again, but the formula itself is balanced, wearable, and easy to integrate into any routine.
First Impressions
It spreads like a soft gel cream, sinks in quickly, and left my skin feeling....nice
SPF 30 is a big plus for an everyday moisturiser, especially one that actually sits well under makeup.
Instantly, hydrated, smooth, slightly radiant, without feeling heavy.
Texture & Application
Lightweight, silky, and easy to blend. Sinks in quickly, doesn’t ball up, and doesn’t leave a white cast.
The starch base, dimethicone, and glycerin work together to create that soft, matte but hydrated finish that makes foundation glide on.
Scent
Same story as the serum, not bad, but definitely noticeable. If you’re fragrance sensitive, this might be too perfumed. But if you like scented skincare, you’ll enjoy it.
Ingredients That Matter
Niacinamide
Balances tone, reduces redness, strengthens the barrier, always a welcome addition.
Vitamin C (3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid)
Brightens and helps prevent sun related pigmentation when paired with SPF.
Collagen Peptide (Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4)
Helps maintain firmness and smoothness.
Glycerin
Deep hydration without heaviness.
Vitamin E
Adds antioxidant protection and supports the SPF.
SPF 30 (chemical filters)
Octocrylene, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, solid UV filters that provide broad spectrum protection.
This is a moisturiser that hydrates, primes, brightens, and protects in one go, without feeling like a thick SPF.
Performance
After using consistently for 2 weeks:
Skin stays hydrated all day
No greasy residue
Works nicely under makeup
Refillable design = eco points
It genuinely feels like a “put together” face in one step. My only gripes again are that the fragrance is a bit much for me, and the brand does have an iffy stance on being cruelty free - again that's a personal thing - it is a good well rounded, beautiful product, I do just struggle sometimes separating the product and the brand.
Who I’d Recommend It For
Normal, combination, and dry skin, SPF forgetters who need sun protection built into their moisturiser, anyone who likes lightweight, glowy bases and people who want a simplified AM routine
Not ideal for very sensitive skin or those who avoid fragrance.
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