Olay Regenerist 3 Point Cream -Tackles the Titans of anti-aging creams and comes out without a scratch

How it Works: Immediately: Highly concentrated amino-peptide complex plumps sagging skin and after of 4 weeks of continued use the product regenerates skin surface cells and helps areas that are prone to sagging (EYE,JAW LINE AND NECK). Also fine lines and wrinkles are reduced. Noticible increase in skin elasticity It is recommended that you use the OLAY Regenerist 3 Point Treatment Cream day and night for maximum results.

 ■Apply product entirely to freshly cleansed face, taking a few seconds to warm the product between your hands before applying (Something like La mer).

 ■Cover three points liberally – around eye, jaw line and neck with the product. Follow the contours of your bone structure as you apply the product and finish with your neck and décolletage.

Having used La mer before I can honestly say that this product (Olay) delivered on it's promises. Highly moisturising , I saw a difference in the suppleness and quality of my skin. It's just the challenge to get over the mental block of the relatively "low" price as well as prestige of the high end products.

 I wanted to see if all the hype was true. It was being said that this creme far out- performed all the big guns (as mentioned in the test results) including the cult classic La mer. The advantage here is of course the price - about R280 at Dischem.

My experience : Excellent. An-easy-to-implement regime and the 3 point massage gives you a sense of luxury like you're taking the time out for yourself and doing something indulgent

Ingredients:Aqua, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Isopropyl Isostearate, Nylon-12, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Carnosine, Soluble Collagen, Elastin, Aloe Barbadensis Gel, Camelia Sinensis Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Dimethiconol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, C12-13 Pareth-3, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Laureth-7, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Polyacrylamide, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Citric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Polyethylene, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Tin Oxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool.

3 Point super serum firmness test

In order to confirm firming properties of Olay Regenerist 3 Point Super Serum, two clinical studies were placed at two independent European laboratories (Cutest Systems Limited, Cardiff, UK and Proderm Institute for Applied Dermatological Research, Hamburg, Germany) in May and September 2010 respectively. The laboratories conducted blinded, randomised clinical firmness tests which compared Olay Regenerist 3 Point Super Serum firming properties with La Prairie Cellular Serum Platinum Rare on the face and the back of the hand.

About R10 000!

Conclusion

• Olay Regenerist 3 Point Super Serum provides the same level of cosmetic skin firmness as the La Prairie Cellular Serum Platinum Rare.

Methodology

14 day Cutometer study conducted in the UK, May 2010.

The Cutometer (C&K 575 skin elasticity meter) measures the vertical deformation of the skin when it is pulled by means of a controlled vacuum and the amount of rebound.  The amount of rebound is a good indication of overall skin condition and is linked to quality of collagen and Elastin as well as hydration level.  The consumer experiences an increase in amount of rebound as an improvement in skin firmness.

Both studies comprised 3 investigative legs:

• A) Olay Regenerist 3 Point Super Serum
• B) La Prairie Cellular Serum Platinum Rare
• C) Untreated control site.

TEST 1: 14-Day Back of Hand Firmness Study, UK, May 2010.

• 30 Females (35 – 65 years of age) were recruited as panelists.
• The study was conducted on the back of the hand of the 30 women in a randomized incomplete block placement design.
• R5 and R7 measurements were taken at baseline and after 7 and 14 days usage (before application)
• 2µlcm-2 of test product was applied twice daily to the test site. Application and Cutometer readings were made under fully controlled conditions.

TEST 2: 14-Day Face Firmness Study, Germany, September 2010.

• 40 Females (35 – 65 years of age) were recruited as panelists.
• The study was conducted on the face of the 40 women in a randomized incomplete block placement design.
• R5 and R7 measurements were taken at baseline and after 7 and 14 days usage (before application)
• 2µlcm-2 of test product was applied twice daily to the test site. Application and Cutometer readings were made under fully controlled conditions.

Test & Results

Find here the results of the clinical firmness study comparing Olay Regenerist 3 Point Super Serum to La Prairie Cellular Serum Platinum Rare.

Test 1:

Test Leg	Day 7 R5 R7	Day 14 R5 R7
Olay Regenerist 3 Point Super Serum	Equal* Equal*	Equal* Equal*
La Prairie Cellular Serum Platinum Rare	Equal* Equal*	Equal* Equal

*statistical test of non inferiority at 95% confidence level.

Test 2:

The study demonstrated no significant difference between the cosmetic firming effects of Olay Regenerist 3 Point Super Serum and La Prairie Cellular Serum Platinum Rare on facial skin, with both products demonstrating significantly improved skin elasticity compared to untreated control.

Clinical Study

Clinically tested to give firmer looking skin on the face, neck & décolletage in 5 days.

Dr Siân Morris, Olay Principal Scientist says: Olay's 3 Point Super Serum clinically proven to improve skin firmness appearance – on face, neck, décolletage – in just 5 days.

Olay Scientists conducted a 5 day clinical study, using an internationally recognised skin firmness measure - the cutometer. Using real women, all 35 plus – this was perhaps the ultimate torture test protocol because Olay tested it not simply on the face but all 3 key areas of firming concerns - on the face, neck and décolletage. The results were statistically significant with firming appearance improvement on the face up to 57%. Scientific proof of Olay 3 Points Super Serum’s ability to give firmer looking skin on face, neck and décolletage.

Regenerist 3 Point Treatment Cream

Olay's Regenerist 3 point treatment cream delivers better hydration over a 24 hour period than over 20 other moisturisers all priced at more than £100.

In order to confirm hydration properties of Olay regenerist 3 point treatment cream an extensive test has been placed in an independent laboratory (Cutest Systems Limited, Cardiff, UK). This laboratory conducted a series of clinical hydration tests which compared Olay regenerist 3 point treatment cream to the most expensive face cream (average sale price over GBP/£ 100) of relevant prestige brands.

Conclusion

• Olay regenerist 3 point treatment cream hydrated significantly better (p<0.05) than the 23 products tested.
• Olay regenerist 3 point treatment cream hydrated significantly better at 12 and 24 hours than tested products.

Methodology

Studies conducted June-September 2008

• 160 Females (18 years +) were recruited as panelists. Each panelist was treated with 5 cosmetic products.
• Test moisturisers were applied 2 µL/cm2 and skin hydration measurement were conducted using a Courage & Khazaka GMBh Corneometer)
• Statistical analysis of results was conducted to confirm hydration performance. Significant differences were evaluated where p < 0.05