My DMs are flooded. The beauty boards are on fire. Olay changed the Regenerist cream and people are… not happy.
The real issue? They swapped the iconic jar for a pump — and the formula inside feels like a totally different product.
The viral $35 drugstore moisturizer got a “next generation” update. The claim? Same anti-aging power, better experience. Hmm.
New Packaging
Airless pump jar — more hygienic, but you can’t scoop the last bit.
New Texture
They call it “silky.” Old one was a rich, thick cream.
New Scent
Fragrance-free now. A win for sensitive skin, but the old scent was nostalgic for fans.
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It still has the peptide + niacinamide combo. But the base formula is completely different — that’s why the feel is off.
- Niacinamide: Fades dark spots & strengthens barrier
- Peptides: Signal collagen production
- Glycerin: Major humectant for hydration
- New Emollient Blend: Lighter, slippier feel
It’s slick. Slides on like a serum-cream hybrid — absorbs in 20 seconds, leaves a dewy film. Zero residue.
After two weeks, my skin was hydrated but… bored. That plumped, velvety finish from the old formula? Gone. It just sits on top.
Fine lines looked the same. Hydration was good. But that transformative “micro-sculpting” fullness? I didn’t see it.
It’s a fine moisturizer. But as the *replacement* for a cult classic? They fumbled the texture. The magic is missing.