Review of Olay Total Effects SPF 15

I liked everything about this light moisturizing cream except for the low SPF. SPF 15 is simply not enough for my fair skin, though I do appreciate that this formula is broad spectrum to protect against both UVA and UVB rays.

I like:

• the price,
• the air tight opaque pump bottle,
• the inclusion of a high concentration of cell-communicating Niaciminide,
• the light feel,
• that it’s fragrance-free, and
• how quickly it absorbs and leaves my very dry skin feeling moist for six or seven hours.

The opaque bottle prevents the antioxidant ingredients from degrading. The vacuum pump empties the bottle completely. There’s not a drop of cream left when the pump gives out. Trust me, I always check by taking the bottle apart.

Active Ingredients: Octyl Salicylate (4%), Avobenzone (2%), Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid (1%), Octocrylene (1%)

Other Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Isopropyl Isostearate, Polyacrylamide, Triethanolamine, Titanium Dioxide, C13 14 Isoparaffin, Cetearyl Glucoside, PTFE, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Stearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sucrose Polycottonseedate, Benzyl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, Carbomer, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, PEG 100 Stearate, Disodium EDTA, Laureth 7, Stearic Acid

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