Opened the new jar and knew instantly. The texture was wrong.
The real betrayal? That iconic, whipped soufflé feel is gone — replaced by something thinner, almost greasy. The fans on Reddit are not okay.
The drugstore moisturizer that defined a generation. About $35. Olay claims it hydrates for 48 hours and smooths lines. The old one actually did.
New Pump
A sealed jar with a pump — more hygienic, less satisfying.
48-Hour Claim
Bold. The old formula could last a weekend indoors.
Fragrance-Free
Still true. A minor win.
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They kept the big names but tweaked the supporting cast. Niacinamide and peptides are still headliners, but the vehicle — the stuff that carries them — feels cheaper.
- Niacinamide: Fades dark spots, strengthens barrier
- Peptides: Signal for collagen production
- Glycerin: Classic humectant for hydration
- Amino-Peptide Complex: Their proprietary blend for firming
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It’s slick. Slides on easily but leaves a faint film — not the velvety, sink-in finish I loved. Takes a full 90 seconds to stop feeling tacky.
After two weeks, my skin was hydrated. But that plumped, bouncy morning-after effect? Diminished. It maintains, doesn’t improve.
Fine lines stayed hydrated-looking. Zero irritation. But the sculpted, firm look? Gone. It’s a competent moisturizer now, not a treatment.
It’s not terrible. But they fixed what wasn’t broken and downgraded a cult classic to something basic.