Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer — Reddit Reviews
by Olay
Updated October 30, 2026
Low-dose retinol moisturizer softens lines gradually; gentle starter, modest results.
What the community says
A moisturizer-led retinol formula with retinol, retinyl propionate, and niacinamide, built for beginners who find stronger retinoids irritating. It needs slow introduction and sunscreen; experienced users may find the results underwhelming after months.
What this means for you
Backed by 17 threads from r/40plusskincare, r/30PlusSkinCare and 1 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Retinol moisturizer for beginners
- Actually moisturizing, not a stripped-down retinoid
- Unscented formula
Watch out for
- Results can stay subtle after six months
- Overuse triggers stinging and irritation
- Breakouts reported after starting
Product details
Concerns
Use caution
Skin Type
Product Traits
Key Ingredients
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 22 mentions across 17 threads
Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer on Reddit, in one place — 17 threads from r/40plusskincare, r/30PlusSkinCare and 1 more, summarized.
“I used Olay retinol when I discovered my (excuse me, ladies) scrotum neck.”
Positive
“Didn’t completely eliminate but very much softened it.”
Positive
“Olay retinol”
Positive
“Peptides before, let it dry, then olay regenerist. That stuff is thick and will seal in the peptides.”
Cautionary
“My skin feels so much fuller and smooth in the morning and not as dry compared to the purple Olay night cream.”
Cautionary
“The Olay retinol in the purple jar is a great one to start with”
Positive
“ease into it - pea-sized amount, go slow”
Positive
“It can take 6 months or so before you notice a difference with the retinol.”
Positive
“Before that I used the Olay Retinol 24 which was fine”
Mentioned
“felt more like a good moisturizer than a serious retinol”
Mentioned
“the one that surprised me the most was the COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
Mentioned
“I’ve been using Olay for 15 years lol the regenerist night repair one.”
Positive
“No one ever talks about it and I will buy it until I die.”
Positive
“Purple jar. Unscented”
Positive
“At night I use Olay’s retinol 24.”
Positive
“It’s got a lot of moisturizers and a low amount of retinol.”
Positive
“I’ve found other retinols are too strong for my face when i started out.”
Positive
