This was not one of Olay's finest products. I find that it did not sink into my skin and provided the hydration I needed. It also left a slight white cast on my face and caused me to break out.

I've been lucky enough to have to both try & to review the new Olay Total Effects 7 in 1 Anti-Aging Moisturizer, & have been using it daily since late November 2015. This product will not be available until this February 2016, so I have been very fortunate to have received it in advance. I recommend that it be picked up in the new trial size if you want to smooth your fine lines & wrinkles, and protect your skin's surface, especially now that we have entered the winter season. This product does all of this & more, and also has a light clean smelling scent. It's also very fast in its absorption, & is also oil free.

However, to be perfectly honest, it didn't "wow" me at all, & I didn't see where it visibly reduced any dark spots or under eye circles at all, which I was hoping it would help with. It is a great moisturizer though, clearing up my recent dry patches on my face.

Eventhough I am often mistaken for looking much younger than I really am, I have noticed some progressive signs of aging on my face in the last couple of years. As such, I was was very excited to try this Olay Total Effects 7 in 1 Anti-Aging Daily Moisturizer.. I have been looking for an alternative moisturizer to combat some fine lines that have begun to form on my face - largely on my forehead between my eyebrows as well as below my eyes around my upper cheek area. The other reason I was excited to try this moisturizer was to combat some of my other problem areas: I have uneven skin tone that appears dull without makeup and I have large pores that are difficult to mask even with foundation. I also have very oily skin but combined with dry patches when I don't properly moisturize.

The Olay Total Effects packaging was very nice looking and I was able to open the packaging easily. Due to my sensitive skin and allergies to certain chemicals found in many beauty and makeup products, I instantly scrutinized the list of ingredients. Fortunately none of the ingredients listed matched the small list of chemicals I am known to be allergic to.

My next step was to pump some of the product onto my hand to do a a patch test on my wrist. The pump easily dispensed a small dollop of product and I found it quite easy to control the amount that was dispensed.

Next I proceeded to do a smell test as I generally do not prefer any strong perfumes or smells to be applied to my skin. I found that the smell was gentle and not overpowering at all - just a hint of floral-like scent that didn't linger whatsover.

Next I applied some of the moisturizer to the inside of my wrist. The moisturizer glided on smoothly and absorbed into my skin without leaving any residue or oily feeling. This was a huge plus for me.

I repeated this patch test over the course of a week to ensure no hives or rashes.

Finally I felt confident enough to apply the product to my face. This was done nightly right after cleansing my face. The moisturizer seemed to absorb easily into my skin and generally didn't leave an oily appearance. It also seemed to moisturize the skin. However this is pretty much where the PROS of this product stops. After repeatedly applying the moisturizer to my face every night, I did not notice any change in my skin. In fact, I noticed dry flakey patches the next morning where I had applied the moisturizer. This was very disappointing to see - especially since my regular moisturizer never left flakey patches.

Another great disappointment is that the moisturizer did nothing to smooth out my fine lines and forehead wrinkles. There was absolutely no improvement. My pores were still largely visible and my skin tone no brighter.

All in all, I had high hopes for Olay Total Effects but the moisturizer did not seem to have any effect on my skin. Perhaps the formulation and/or the ingredients is not what my skin needs.

Pros: Non-Greasy, minimizes the appearance of fine lines and pores, glides on nicely

Cons: Maybe, possibly the scent. It's subtle, but (for me) the scent it does have seems 'chemically'

In a Nutshell: Olay says; "This formula with its VitaNiacin Complex fights the 7 signs of aging with vitamin B3".

This product claims to:
Minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Moisturize to soothe and nourish dry skin
Balance colour and tone while reducing the appearance of age spots

~ My Experience
This vitamin-enriched cream glides on easily and absorbs nicely into the skin without leaving a sticky residue or feeling too heavy. I really like the pump action; no fingers in a jar, and a little goes a long way. My skin does appear to have a healthier glow and my skin tone seems balanced out although, I think that's due to the "brightening effect," which is likely some sort of pigment in the cream, causing a trick of the light effect. So....not as spectacular as it seems. The unique vitamin formula contains vitamins B and E, which help nourish the skin, minimize pores, and diminish fine lines. I can't say that it's taken 10 years off my skin, but I'm pleased with what I do see and feel. This is a quality drugstore product.

Recommended:
Yes

Thanks to Olay, I received a trial size of the Olay Total Effects 7 in One Anti-aging Moisturizer to test. First, I like the soft scent which is not overpowering. The texture of the moisturizer is light and not oily, so when I apply it on my face, it is absorbed quickly and my skin feels moisturized right away. Even when I go outside in this cold weather, my skin is protected against the cold air. My skin tone looks brighter and less dull. I also notice that the fine lines and wrinkles on my face are less obvious. I will continue using this product.

I received the Olay Total Effects 7 in One Anti-aging Moisturizer through a promotion from Olay. After applying it for 2 weeks, I find my skin feels smoother and my age spots appear lighter. It has a light scent that I like because I am very sensitive to strong fragrance. Although it feels greasy on my fingertips, but after applying on my face, my face does not feel greasy. It is very soft. The consistency of the moisturizer is smooth, so I do not need to use a lot to cover my face. My skin feels younger and my fine lines are greatly reduced. I would recommend this product.

I tried this product for free thanks to Olay! This product felt great on my very dry skin, absorbing quickly and leaving my skin looking refreshed. I have sensitive skin (meaning I can get hives from heavy perfumes etc) and while I don't love the smell of this cream, it didn't cause any negative reaction in my skin so I was very pleased. While I've been using it for a couple of weeks, I haven't seen an impact on my age spots and uneven skin tone, but I'm hoping further use will see the promised results. I'd like to try the fragrance-free and I think the SPF option would be great to skip an extra step in my skin care.

I have tried this product and found it is very light and does not leave a oily feel on my face. As all the Olay products has a very nice soft smell!

This made me break out more than the level of acne I had before using it. I'd recommend it for people with dry skin. I didn't notice the other benefits because the increase of acne took my attention. It goes on well, loved the subtle scent, felt light weight...but it made me oilier than usual throughout the day & I had to blot a few times. Best suggested for dry skin I think.

I received this product free to try. I'm quite happy with it and the results. It rubs in quite nicely and easily, you don't even know it's on. You don't need a lot to use it goes a long way. I have noticed a different in my skin looking younger. I use this under my makeup and it brightens up my skin and face. It is expensive but has many benefits and works great!