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Moisturizers - Olay - Complete Defense Daily UV Moisturizer SPF 30 - Sensitive Skin

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rated 3.8(404 reviews)

  • Average Rating: 3.85
  • 67% would buy again
  • Package Quality: 4.1
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rated 5 of 5 on 4/27/2013 12:17:00 PM More reviews by amk1095

Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure Hair: Blond, Other, Other Eyes: Blue

THIS IS THE BEST.
not only is the spf very effective, the moisturizer has evened out my skin tone and I have gotten compliments on my "glowing" skin. My skin is actually smoother and this does not break me out like my Clinique moisturizer usually does. It does not leave a white cast and the consistency is thick yet smooth and creamy which I really like, it blends in very well. This product is "complete" perfection for my skin.

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rated 4 of 5 on 4/7/2013 5:47:00 PM More reviews by QueenofHeartsx

Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Olive, Warm Hair: Black, Other, Other Eyes: Brown

I use this to mix in and sheer out any thick or quickdrying foundations, and also to provide good sun protection during the day (i have hyperpigmentation). As a stand alone moisturizer it's not too bad either. It's about £10.99 in the UK, I got it on offer at Superdrug for around £6.49. It's 75ml so very long lasting and good value. It smells pretty nice too. Overall a sweet little product.

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rated 2 of 5 on 4/3/2013 4:29:00 PM More reviews by AMMC

Age: Unknown Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure Hair: Brown, Other, Other Eyes: Green

I have been using the complete spf15 for quite a few years & decided to go up to the 30spf. Even though I got the sensitive version, my skin could not tolerate it. It was too much. Red, burning & acatullay dired my skin out. Am returning the 30 & going back to the 15. continued >>

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rated 1 of 5 on 3/25/2013 6:50:00 PM More reviews by Jhulagurl

Age: 25-29 Skin: Other, Other, Not Sure Hair: Other, Other, Other Eyes: Other

HORRIBLE product. This caused large red hive bumps all over my face after only hours of application. This is definitely not for sensitive skin as it is marketed. Cannot recommend!

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rated 5 of 5 top reviewer on 3/12/2013 1:04:00 PM More reviews by albs

Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine Eyes: Green

I bought this moisturizer because none of my moisturizers had enough SPF, if any. I really like it. It wears well under my makeup, it's not greasy. It gives me a little bit of a white cast initially but I find that it goes away. Most impressively, it doesn't break me out. I have clearer skin after using this moisturizer and while I don't think that it helped to clear my skin I can say with certainty that it did not break me out at all. I bought the sensitive skin version because I didn't want anything with fragrance in it.

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rated 4 of 5 top reviewer on 2/20/2013 2:12:00 AM More reviews by jjay7381

Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Brunette, Other, Medium Eyes: Brown

I'm really sensitive to the smell and feel of sunscreen, so using this all over my face did not work out well at all. The worst was when it would somehow get in my mouth and the taste of sunscreen would linger for hours. I find that I tolerate Kiehl's Super Fluid UV Defense SPF 50+ very well on my face, so now for my face I use a moisturizer without sunscreen on top of the Kiehl's. BUT, I still like this Olay moisturizer because I can use it on my neck and chest. I find it works really well for those areas. That way, I don't use as much of the crazy expensive Kiehl's lotion or my moisturizer but my neck and chest are still taken care of.

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rated 4 of 5 top reviewer on 1/13/2013 1:10:00 PM More reviews by missykeyana

Age: 30-35 Skin: Acne-prone, Dark, Neutral Hair: Black, Kinky, Medium Eyes: Brown

I decided to move up to a higher SPF to ward off the worsening of hyperpigmentation. I was already using Olay's lotion in SPF 15, so this product was the first one to try. It has a smooth consistency and no discernible fragrance.
It doesn't break me out, which is key. However, I can't consider this a moisturizer because it doesn't moisturize my skin. I have to use something underneath to hydrate. (On the other hand, it does not make my skin greasy, which is a plus.) The sunscreen in this will burn and sting any scratches, picked pimples, or freshly exfoliated skin. Overall, this is a good sunscreen and I would repurchase.

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rated 3 of 5 on 1/13/2013 10:44:00 AM More reviews by laquiche

Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm Hair: Brunette, Relaxed, Coarse Eyes: Hazel

Very good protection with spf 30 but not moisturising enough! my skin still feels dehydrated. Careful, this lotion leaves a white cast.

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rated 5 of 5 on 12/28/2012 6:38:00 PM More reviews by csema8

Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Other, Not Sure Hair: Brown, Other, Other Eyes: Black

This has been my favorite sunblock so far. Previously, I was using DDF Matte SPF30 and when that was discontinued, I used Estee Lauder DayWear SPF30 until that was discontinued too. I then went on a sunblock hunt trying all low-end and high-end products looking for the perfect sun protection/moisturizer with at least SPF 30, gentle for daily use, uses zinc or titanium dioxide (my skin is sensitive to avobenzone), non-greasy, non-pore clogging, does not contain silicones, and have some anti-aging ingredients. I was disappointed at the bevy of products I tried that at one point, I even considered finding a way to make my own sunblock/moisturizer. I finally came across this Olay Complete SPF30. While this product doesn't check all the boxes on my laundry list of requirements, it definitely comes close. What I love about this is that it is non-greasy and it doesn't give as much of a white cast as some products do. It offers pretty good sun protection for daily use (I get very minimal freckles, sun spots when using this product). It is gentle and hasn't caused breakouts. And it contains some antioxidant ingredients and is moisturizing without making my face oily. It does contain silicones however which to me, makes it harder to wash off. And I also wish that it would contain better antioxidant ingredients. For the concerns with silicones, I ensure to wash thoroughly at night with a good cleanser (I love Korres Milk Protein Cleanser). I also apply a light layer of the Derma-e DMAE Alpha Lipoic C-Ester Serum and wait a few seconds before applying the Olay Complete SPF30 to add some good antioxidants. I'll continue to use this product until I find that perfect sunblock. In the meantime, this continues to be my HG!

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rated 2 of 5 top reviewer on 10/28/2012 4:24:00 PM More reviews by joyousjoy88

Age: 19-24 Skin: Very Dry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure Hair: Black, Straight, Other Eyes: Other

This was one of my HG sunscreen/moisturizers back in high school. I am now in my mid-20s. It is very affordable and the packaging has changed for the better with a pump. I know that this has been reformulated over the years however which is why I can't give the latest Olay spf30 a high rating. I have acne-prone, dry and sensitive skin. Although this is suppose to be formulated for sensitive skin it made my skin red. Years ago this did not happen. I am pretty sure it is the result of the new formulation. It upsets me that it did not work for my sensitive skin since it is an affordable everyday moisturizer. On the upside it did not contribute to any breakouts. Due to the reaction I had (I used it for a almost a week) I stopped using it. A big downside for many drugstore skin care is that you can't use samples before buying. Always patch test a new product is what I have learned over the years.

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