Valen’s Vanity Square

Olay has come out with their all new Total Effects 7-in-1 Anti-aging Cream with SPF 15. Well, I’m not keen to try it yet, as I still have a half-full bottle of Olay Total Effects+ Gentle Formula with UV protection, which is a fragrance-free formulation.

• Powered with 7 vitamins and minerals: vitamin C, zinc, titanium, magnesium and Vitaniacin, Olay’s unique complex of Vitamin E, Vitamin B3 and Pro-vitamin B5
• Helps reduce the 7 signs of aging for visibly younger looking skin

— Visibly reduces lines and wrinkles
— Smoothes skin texture
— Evens skin tone for more balanced color
— Transforms skin dullness to a radiant healthy-looking glow
— Minimizes the appearance of pores
— Diminishes the appearance of blotches and age spots
— Intensively hydrates dry skin

The reason why I tried Olay Total Effects is because of my mom and my sister. My mom is already 60 years old. To me, she looks like she was 50. No, she is not totally free from pigmentation or fine lines. But take a close look at her face - she has no wrinkles! She has been using Olay Total Effects for at least 2 years. I reckoned her skin would be much better if she had practiced a complete skincare regime earlier in life. She is one of those that only washes and moisturizes her face. But still, you won’t guess that she is a 60 years old aunty.

As for my sister, she is 30 years old, but still experienced skin breakouts so often, most likely due to her late working hours. She tried the Tea Tree Oil products from Body Shop, from cleanser to toner, moisturizing gel and blemish gel, but all to no avail. The problem persisted until one day she decided to replace the toner with Neutrogena’s alcohol-free toner and moisturizer with Olay Total Effects. Voila! Her problems resolved not long after she started her new skincare regime. The acne marks also healed quite well. Now, she has a healthier complexion.

I was amazed by the effect, so I got one for myself. But then, what works for some may not work for or received well by others.

I didn’t use it for long, thus haven’t observed any changes. The cream is quite thick and it takes quite some effort to slather the cream evenly over the face. Although it does give a nice, fair glow immediately upon applying, I don’t like the ‘heaviness’ of the moisturizer on my face. This stops me from using it every day. In fact, I almost forgot about its presence on my dressing table until I saw the advertisement of the latest Total Effects.

I don’t know if other users of this product have felt the same way. I don’t think I will ever finish this bottle. Should I give it to my mom?

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