I have been using the Max for 3 weeks. For me, it completely absorbs within about 1-2 minutes. I did peel a bit the first week, but I probably overdid it. OK, I soooo overdid it. Live and learn. It's all good now. I find it very moisturizing. While I don't see any changes yet my skin feels softer and has more glide to it.

I have been using the max for several months now and I love it. I don't find it leaves any film on my skin. I am almost 62 and the fine lines around my mouth are gone. Love this product.

I've been using Neutrogena retinol cream since my early 20's but have started experimenting with different OTC retinol cream and higher end retinol products now that I'm in my 30's. A while ago saw another dermatologist youtuber recommending Paula Choice 2% retinol saying it's safe to use and very unlikely to cause irritation, so I bought one to try and within 2 days my skin started to peel and stayed inflamed for over a week. So I switched back to the Olay retinol 24 max and within 2 days my skin is back to normal, no more irritation/redness/flakiness. I personally don't find the 24 max to be all that thick, it's nice to put on before bed and by time I wake up my skin has absorbed all the product. Thanks for doing the comparison for us, I was tempted to get the original retinol 24 seeing the 2 pack deal on Costco, I may still get them to use for my hands and neck, saving 24 max on the face.

Your skin is GLOWING! 😎

Hands down the best review on this product on KZfaq. Earned my sub!

I'd like to see you take us through a skincare routine from start to finish from cleansing to moisturizing. Your videos are so informative. Please direct your skin care for all skin types and ages. I'm 73 and finding it hard to purchase products that aren't so expensive. Of course, I rather spend less money if the less expensive products would do the same job. Just a suggestion. I hope you will consider it. I'm a new subscriber and I've been very impressed by the information you tell us based on using the products yourself. Please includes products we should use daily as opposed to those we should only be using 2 to 3 times a week. Thank you so much for your expertise.

Just started the Olay Regenerist. Really like it. Thank you for your recommendation.

I used the original formula without the retinol for a year, then went up to the regular retinol formula, and have moved on to the max version and the long haul process has been worth it. I have a lot of health problems and the worlds most sensitive skin, and I am so glad I can still use this product. It's helped with my deepest, most persistent crease in my elevens. I'm in my late 30's and my fine lines look much better than they did before I began using skin care seriously. My only complaint with these olay products is that they sometimes pill. I have to carefully apply it and then not touch my face. They also dont play that well with other skincare products, the pilling gets significantly worse even with cleansing and time in between

I love the max. I have dry skin and the thicker texture makes my skin feel super moisturized at night. I've never had any piling with it either.

I used regular for a few years, then switched to 24max about 3 jars ago. I like it just as much. Considering that my skin has become dryer lately, I like how hydrating it is. Skin feels nice and smooth. And I use it all over my face including around the eyes without any irritation. Vit C is something I cannot tolerate even at 10%.

I am proud to be one of your 100K members! I love your sense about using retinol, and I appreciate you finding the over-the-counter varieties, and comparing them! Thank you for all you do to keep us in balance as we age! Since you have come into my life, I am also in love with my skin, maybe for the first time in my life!

Found you a few weeks ago. Congrats on the sub count. This video answers a lot of confusing questions about what if I have a subscription to Retin-A can or should I use an OTC Retinol and such. Very informative! Thanks for covering that. And if you haven’t watched this video yet you should. Just play it back at 0.75 speed so you don’t miss anything. 😜

THANK YOU FOR KEEPING IT SIMPLE 💯

You are so thorough and your channel is great. Thank you for your time and your love to educate

I started using Olay retinol max 2 months ago and this is my first time using any retinol. I also bought Paulas Choice 1% to alternate only once a week but the Olay retinol max feels amazing and is wonderful, at least to my mid 50s skin. I think Olay Max feels incredible and I feel there are some mild results already.

I love your facial skin glow perfection:)

Great info! You discussed not layering different rentinol products. What are your thoughts about using a prescription tretinoin on the face and an OTC retinol like Olay 24 on the neck? And is there any benefit to using retinol on the backs of the hand for anti-aging? Congrats on the 100K, your channel is one of my favorites!

That's funny I love the max one bc it is thick a little goes a long way. I feel like I have to use less. I don't have an issue with pilling at all. It's possible ppl use too much product. It is hands down my favorite night cream at the moment. It doesn't dry my skin out and I get the benefits of retinol.

Great video! Wasn't planning to find out the reason I gave up on niacinamide 10 years ago in this video. Thanks, very helpful!

Thank you Doc, you're the best.

Absolutely, we appreciate your recommendations Doc, great to have a dermatologist on demand. 💯🤗

Thank you so much for the information on skincare. Greatly appreciated!

I got a trial size of the original with peptides and yes, it absorbs well into the skin and does not leave a film which I love. It makes my skin feel satiny smooth. I may just stick with it because I can't stand to have a tacky feeling to my skin after I apply a product; it sounds like the max leaves that tacky feeling. Thank you for your video and clarifying the difference between the two products. 😊

Congrats doc on your 100k plus subscriber! And thank you for this review(most awaited one. 😁) Very helpful and informative. 😊

Great review! Thank you.

I am using the max, but I don't see major changes. But like you said, it may take 6 months. Hopefully I will see results but I would like to see quicker results. I feel sometimes that I need more than Olay for my skin.

DR....I find your videos the most informative and not too confusing and very affordable.....I have learned a lot from you. ....Good Job.....🥇

Dr Sugai, Thank you for all you do to help us. I have been using LRP ADAPALENE for awhile and up to daily but i do give my skin a break on the weekends and use the OLAY Retinol 24 at night . Costco deal with rebate whoo-hoo!!! I am keeping a marathon mentality with skincare and more is not better !!! 😊

Thanks for this 🙏. I have both but I got the normal one first. I haven’t yet opened the Max. I’ll definitely progress on to that. It’s great to know the difference. I also use the Olay Vitamin C AHA on a morning. If you aren’t too busy could you let me know if that combination is ok. I appreciate this is 4 months old but I hope you see it. Thank you for your time and succinct explanations. Helen UK.

Thank you for the information. I thoroughly enjoy your videos. 😊

I used the oil of Olay regenerist retinol 24, it says to use nightly. I did just that, in about five days my skin became itchy and started to flake and was red. I would recommend first time users not to use it nightly until your skin gets use to it. Than again, I think I used a lot more that a pea drop.

I literally just started using the og today while watching this review.

The Ordinary 2.5%Granactive Retinoid actually feels and looks more effective than a lot of retinoids on the market. It is somehow not so accessible though.

Great video! Very informative 👏

This video is packed full of useful info, which is a very efficient use of my time... thank you!

You have beautiful teeth (I'm a former hygienist, can't help but notice lol.) Thanks for your informative reviews.

Congratulations on 100k! Very well deserved 👏

I just started retinol max and for one night i can already see improvement, it seems like it’s fading my dark spot due to pimples. Right now I’m using retinol every other night, I don’t have lots of pimples, my concern is the texture of my skin, I came across this video and I thought I’ll give it a try. I also use kojic with tranexamic acid cream in my morning routine.

Congratulations 🎊🎉🎈🍾🙏👏🏼

Now you have 103,000 subscribers, Dr. Sugai.That's because your channel, including your tic-tocs, are so informative and comical. Congratulations to you!🎉

congratulations 🎉 i used retinol for 6months now and it’s because of your vedio very informative and i love the results. Thank you so much 😊

Just started using the Max a week ago but my face is not smoother after a week. I know it takes a while but I thought maybe my face would at least be smoother after a week. I really do question the positive results of this cream. I’ve started my second week and my face itches and burns all the time. So ready to go back to my trusty old Ponds Cold Cream. It cleans and hydrates beautifully. Doesn’t take away fine lines and wrinkles but I don’t think Olay Regenerist 24 Max does either. It’s simply hyped .

Thank you so much for your very informative video....

I accidentally landed on your video today. Thank you for your clear explanation and great recommendation. I will subscribe to your channel.

Great to know the different effects! Already 103,000! 3000 in the past week, super amaaaazing! Congrats Doc and a big Aloha to you!🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🌴🌈🌺

thanks Dr Sugai, I will definitely try the OG/non Max version first. 😆

I think I will be keeping with the old Retinol 24 for my Old skin. Congrats. love your videos & info.

This is great. Just bought few items of olay face care products first time.

I have both, i absolute love them. Noticed a huge difference in just 5 days.

I watched another video on these and the max is literally More moisturising not more retinal that they want to make out to people

Hi From Everett! Just found you on You Tube. I used up my first jar of Olay Regenerist. Now I have begun using the Olay regenerist Retinol 24 max. As a woman of 59, my issues are sun spots and keeping everything bright and tight. I also have a history in my early 20s of cystic acne and used Acutane for 6 months. As for Olay, I began using the night time regenerist, as I needed a night cream without fragrance. It was a bit thin for me and using the 24 max, gives me a feeling of having a good layer on my face before bed. I haven't looked at all your videos yet, but could you do a video about the things to avoid when you are using a full strength tretinoin, like microdermabrasion, aggressive peels etc.? I am a cosmetologist within a day spa and my esthetician friends are saying there are treatments that they can do to help my age spots, but using retinol A is contraindicated. I had been on a super light does of .005 in a subscription type mix. I am not going to use it due to the idea that it is contraindicated for certain facial procedures. Ibwould just appreciate knowing your take on retinol use vs deep facials for removing age spots. Hope my ramble makes sense. TTFN.

I have been using Olay retinol creams alternatively for about 10 months with very good results. However I was wondering if our skin gets used to one product and would it be advisable to switch it up with another Retinol cream , which I am thinking of Strivictin. I saw a two pack at Costco but quite pricy. Please give your valuable advice and also share some knowledge about Strivectin's efficacy.

Just subscribed! 😊 a little late to your channel, but very appreciative of the information! 😊

I found Olay retinol disappointing because it rubs off into 'crumbs'. A cream should absorb into tbe skin, not form a sort of mask that can be rubbed off.

Another fantastic informative video thank youuu! Congrats on over 100k 👏👏👏👏

Not that I'm looking forward to it, but I've been using Retinol 24 for over a month now and still has not experienced any peeling like others . I moisturize really well after each use, could it be that?

Hi Dr Sugai, I watch your videos recently and I love it, now I’m one of your subscriber, I’m 66 yrs old, I used shiseido products nothing change still my face is dry, So I want to try the olay retinol 24 and then from there go to retinol max, my question is, when I apply retinol 24 is it only small amount and can I use it day and night as a moisturizer thank you, more power to you

I found your channel while looking for reviews on this product. Of course now I am a subscriber! One question though. There is soooooo much talk about jar packaging and the degrading of ingredients packaged in jars. Is this not an issue for this product as it contains retinol? I'm so confused as some derms say no, no, no to jar packaging and others say it is fine. Here in Canada, this jar costs $45 so I wouldn't call that inexpensive and I wouldn't want to waste money on a product that will be ineffective shortly after I purchase it.

Very helpful. Question: The Ordinary makes a 5% RetiNOL in squalane and a 5% Granactive RetinOID in squalane. Is one more potent than the other? Thank you!

I don’t appreciate the fact that Olay does not disclose the percentage of their retinols. An absolute deal breaker for me

Woww you at 137k subscribers now congratulations 🎊🎈🎉🍾 doctor can i layer Winlevi with Olay retinol 24 Max ?? plz make a video on Winlevi and spironolactone topical comparison 🥺

Thank Dr I really like it I’m use 24 (max hope it works

Hello Dr. Sugai, Im new to your channel but love the og olay. My question is, is it equally as bad to layer drugstore retinols like the olay 24 and the cerave resurfacing serum? Should they be alternated instead like you mentioned in the beginning? Thank you! I really enjoy your channel.

Such good information....! Congrats on the 100k subs!

Hi Dr. Sugai! I am a new subscriber and have thoroughly enjoyed watching your skincare videos and appreciate how relatable you are. I wanted to ask you about a good system to start with. I’m 44 years old snd think it’s high time I start a skincare routine. I liked the video you made about helping the groomsman in a wedding you were in with having them use the La Roche Posay Hyaluronic Acid Serum and the Olay Regenerist Collagen Peptide 24 Face Moisturizer… If I started with that could I also use the Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Moisturizer in the evening? And then finally I wanted to ask if the Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair that you got from Costco is the same as any of the other 3 above that I listed. I really take your advice to heart and hope you can help guide me with this. Will be watching and referring you to many of my friends! Thanks so much!

Thank you for sharing your expertise with us. You mentioned not using retinol around the eye area. Do you mean prescription strength or would that include the Olay 24 as well?

Congrats Dr. you deserv it I love love love 💕 your videos

Costco 46 dollars for two jars can’t wait to use it!! No it does not say how much Retinol is in the jar, but is the main ingredient. I’ve been waiting for weeks to buy this as I was looking at the reviews. Been using murad and saw some differences but what I paid I expected more.

Excellent video! Can I mix 50% Olay Retinol Max with 50% organic, plant-based Face Balm on my palm before putting them on?

Great information and thank you so much Doctor.🙏💐

I rediscovered my Olay serums. Beautypedia gives them 5 stars - not sure if all of then...have to check, but I know the one I used this morning got 5 stars. Tone perfecting serum B and Vitamin C. Will see what happens 🙂

Safe travels and enjoy. We'll be here when you return

I used the regular Olay Retinol 24 for about 6 months, loved it but wanted more retinol so I tried the Max. But I also preferred the feel of the regular version. Now I'm considering a stronger retinol serum but need a non-retinol moisturizer to pair with it. The regular Olay Retinol 24 was the first face cream I actually liked the feel of on my skin and I'd like a non-retinol moisturizer with a similar feel. Do you have any recommendations?

Recently found your awesome channel and contributed to your 100k subs 🥳

📍There is a liquid dropper serum that is the same product how do you use that the same way under the cream new subscriber!!

Congratulations love your channel ❤

The jar design sucks. Pump is best not sure why skin companies insist on using the jars which ruin the product and not very sanitary overall.

New to your channel, and enjoying it. Good info, and I like your delivery.

I use Neutrogena retinol and it’s good as well no fregrance

Congratulations on the 100K!

Congratulations for 100K..! Hi Doc, Could I combine Olay Retinol 24 with Neutrogena Moisturizer at the same time? If yes, What should we apply first, Moisturizer or Retinol?

Congratulations!!! Love your content! What are your thoughts on mixing tretenoin with moisturizer before applying. I know that some dermatologists are okay with it but others aren’t. I mix my Altreno with vanicream moisturizer and was wondering if this would affect the Altreno effectiveness.

New subscriber from Seattle 😌 Great info!

Slow down please. The information is very good but you speak too fast. Is hard to process all this similar words and all this information. I am interested in this content but please speak slowly. Thank you

I love your Chanel ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Thank u for sharing i want some

I've seen it theorized that the regular is 0.25%, which would make the Max 0.3%. This seems plausible to me, since 0.3% appears to be a common percentage I've seen in other products. Wish I knew exactly what it was though.

Terri here. Awesome!!!

Jars are fine. That's what the preservatives are for. If you've ever used a product without preservatives, that's a bigger concern.

Thank you for this video. Great info. What about the Okay Retinol 24 Serum? Is it to be use with the cream? Or is one or the other?

I bought a the okay retinol peptide SPF30 for day . Should I use it ? I reading a lot people that said is better night time . Tanks doctor I will wait for your answer before using it .

Congrats on 100k🥳🎉🎉

thanks, i think i will get the max when i run out of the normal

8/29/23 (just a year later) and already over 372k subs 👏👏👏

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!

Hello dr. Thanks for the info. Im considering to buy one. But im confused with retinol 24 and retinol 24+peptides. Whats the diff bet the 2. Thanks :)

Awesome!

Congratulations 👏 🎉 🎈 🧨 🎊 💐

I’ve used prescription tretinoin in the past and now use Differen since it’s much less expensive and can buy it from Amazon. Aren’t these choices more effective than drug store creams? I’m so confused 😕

Plz review the Olay Vit C cream