What do reviews say about beginner?

Marie Claire UK's editor chose it to restart retinoids because it is so gentle, building up to nightly use.

What do reviews say about how long?

The editor noticed smoother skin and softer lines after more than two months of use.

What do reviews say about pregnant?

The editor stopped retinoids during pregnancy and restarted after; ask a doctor first.

What do reviews say about rating?

On Target, 94% of 5,677 ratings are 4★ or 5★.

Beauty & Skincare · Moisturisers · 5,677 reviews · 3 sources

Olay Regenerist Retinol24 Night Moisturizer

Best for: retinol beginnersPremium

A gentle retinoid night cream that eases you into vitamin A. Results are gradual, and stronger retinols work faster.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You are new to retinoids
Strong retinol irritates your skin

Skip if

You want fast, strong retinoid results
You are pregnant or breastfeeding

How it scores

Gentleness9.0

Value8.0

Efficacy7.0

Time to results6.0

Price

$39.99 (1.7 oz)

You pay for: Often discounted at retailers

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Very gentleGood first or restart retinoid

Softer fine linesEditor saw lines improve

Buyers love it80% of Target ratings are 5★

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

Mild retinoid formEncapsulated retinol is stronger

Slow resultsChange seen after 2+ months

Rated 3★ or lowerAbout 1 in 17 buyers

Reviewers disagree on

Gentle enough to use nightlyToo mild for retinol veterans

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Sources

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Marie Claire UK
Olay
Reviewed Sep 2026

AI summary of public reviews, not a recommendation.