Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer — Reddit Reviews
by Olay
Updated July 29, 2026
Creamy texture offers solid hydration alongside retinol, making it a good intro product
What the community says
A beginner-friendly retinol night cream packed with moisturizers and a low retinol dose that many use 1-3 times weekly to avoid irritation while building tolerance.
What this means for you
Backed by 5 threads from r/scacjdiscussion, r/30PlusSkinCare and 1 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Creamy texture offers solid hydration alongside retinol, making it a good intro product
- Lower retinol concentration reduces chance of severe irritation or purge
- Users often report liking the fragrance, which is somewhat rare for retinol products
Watch out for
- Can still cause breakouts or irritation, especially if overused or on acne-prone skin
- Not potent enough for more experienced retinol users seeking visible anti-aging effects
- Fragrance might trigger sensitivity in some users despite the overall mild formula
Product details
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads
5 threads from r/scacjdiscussion, r/30PlusSkinCare +1 more
“olay 24hr retinol (3x weekly)”
Positive
“Before that I used the Olay Retinol 24 which was fine but felt more like a good moisturizer than a serious retinol.”
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“I have tried a bunch”
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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.”
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“I’ve found other retinols are too strong for my face when i started out.”
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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