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Olay Total Effects Visible Anti-Aging Vitamin Complex

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Olay Total Effects Visible Anti-Aging Vitamin Complex

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The product contains significant amount of silicone and therefore smoothes skin texture and minimizes the look of pores. But the smooth feeling is only temporary and overdose may cause pore-clogging.

Many Olay products contain niacinamide (vitamin B3). Niacinamide increases fatty acid contents and prevents skin from dehydration, and improves microcirculation. It may also be a cell-communicating factor. According to Olay’s own research, this ingredient reduces the appearance of wrinkles, skin discolorations, less redness, a reduction in sallowness, and improved elasticity.

The ingredient magnesium ascorbyl phosphate is precursor of ascorbic acid (vitamin C), an anti-oxidant that eliminates free-radical damage and helps the synthesis of collagen. Besides vitamin C there are also vitamin E and green tea extract, both potent antioxidants.

The ingredient panthenol (Pro Vitamin B5) is an excellent moisturizing factor. For the price I consider this is a good purchase.

The sixth ingredient isopropyl isostearate is lubricant on the skin's surface giving it a soft and smooth appearance. But overuse will cause the thickening of the skin and it's highly prone to breakouts.

It would be better if they didn't put fragrance and artificial color in this product.

Safety alert: Cautious
review based on scientific information of the product ingredients.

1st ingredient
oj_line is water.
2nd ingredient
glycerin transports water from the environment and from the lower layers of skin (dermis) to surface skin (epidermis). It softens the skin. Glycerin is a substance naturally present in skin which helps maintain the epidermis and prevent dryness or scaling.
3rd ingredient
isohexadecane is used as a detergent cleansing agent, emulsifier, and thickening agent in cosmetics.
4th ingredient
niacinamide (vitamin B3) increase fatty acid contents and prevent skin from dehydration, and improve microcirculation. It may also be a cell-communicating factor. According to Olay’s own research, this ingredient reduces the appearance of wrinkles, skin discolorations, less redness, a reduction in sallowness, and improved elasticity.
Alcohol Fragrance Preservative Allergy Price Color Additive Sun Protection Suitable Skin Type
oj_line
Yes
Yes
Yes
Mid
$19.38
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Smoothing
oj_line Dimethicone (silicone)
Moisturizing
Glycerin, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5, “pump” of moisture)
Anti-oxidant
Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate (pre-form of vitamin C), Camellia sinensis leaf extract (green tea), Tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E)
Skin regeneration
Niacinamide (vitamin B3)
Sun protection
Zinc oxide, Titanium dioxide
Alcohol
oj_line Should be avoided by people who are allergic to alcohol.
Fragrance
Should be avoided by people who are allergic to fragrance.
Skin irritation
Contains sodium hydroxide, a strong chemical that is severely irritating to skin.
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