Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer — Reddit Reviews
by Olay
Updated September 16, 2026
Low-dose retinol delivers anti-aging benefits with hydrating, gentle cream base; inconsistent results reported.
What the community says
This night cream merges retinol with heavy moisturizers to ease dry or retinol-sensitive skin types. It's less intense than most but often viewed as more moisturizer than treatment. Users report breakouts or irritation, so beginners must start slow and patch test.
What this means for you
What people love
- Low-dose retinol plus moisturizers soothe dryness and sensitivity
- Gentle enough to build tolerance, easing into more frequent use
- Liked scent and texture encourages consistent use
Watch out for
Product details
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 12 mentions across 9 threads
Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer on Reddit, in one place — 9 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare and r/SkincareAddiction, summarized.
“Before that I used the Olay Retinol 24 which was fine”
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“but felt more like a good moisturizer than a serious retinol.”
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“the one that surprised me the most was the COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream.”
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“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
“Olay retinol 24 all over face (when remembered)”
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“definitely start with skincare: retinol and spf....but consistency is key.”
Positive
“On days when you don’t use the retinol, find a nice chemical exfoliant.”
Positive
“- Olay regenerative retinol night cream”
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“Recently I switched my night cream to Elf Holy Hydration face cream”
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“No retinol but it honestly feels better on my skin.”
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“I really enjoy the Olay retinol night cream and keep going back to it”
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“I basically alternate between some combination of differin and the Olay retinol night cream”
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“if you are mixing a retinol serum into a night cream already”
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“-Olay regenerist red retinol tub”
Cautionary
“I think when I added the Olay, I started breaking out!”
Cautionary
“Which sucks cause I like the smell a lot.”
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