Amazon's better than Boots deal cuts 'fast absorbing' Olay night cream by 55%

Daily Record

21-07-2025

One shopper who has used it for years says it 'keeps fine lines from developing into wrinkles'
When it comes to your nightly skincare routine, nobody wants to spend ages prepping before bed. So you're after something that's streamlined, effective, and genuinely beneficial.
Products that offer dual benefits are thus a blessing when it's late, and all you want is to hit the sack. That's why numerous customers have been singing praises for the Olay Retinol 24 MAX Night Cream.
It merges the anti-ageing and skin renewal properties of a serum with the hydration and skin-smoothing effects of a moisturiser. Though typically priced at £44, Amazon has currently included it in a limited-time offer, slashing the price by 55 per cent to £19.98, saving you over £24.
This deal also competes with Boots, where the same cream is currently discounted from £43.99 to £21.99, making it £2 pricier – plus, Amazon Prime members enjoy the added perk of free next-day delivery.
The Olay Retinol 24 MAX Night Cream enhances your skin's moisture levels with 50 per cent more hydrating ingredients and is claimed to transform the softness and smoothness of your skin after just one night's use. It also aids in reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles over time.
The cosmetic contains retinyl propionate, which penetrates deep into your skin's layers to smooth out texture, along with vitamin E and 50 per cent more glycerin for a soft, smooth look, reports the Mirror.
For alternative choices, Paula's Choice Anti-Ageing Intensive Repair Moisturiser is presently discounted from £39 to £33.15. Featuring an exceptionally rich formula containing 0.2 per cent retinol, it strengthens the skin's protective barrier whilst diminishing fine lines, offering a mild introduction to retinol skincare.
In addition, Medik8's Intelligent Retinol Smoothing Night Cream receives excellent reviews, boasting gradual-release 0.2% retinol that's suitable for newcomers to retinol. Though it commands a higher price point at £60 for a 50ml pot compared to alternative products.
Meanwhile, the Olay Retinol 24 MAX Night Cream provides an excellent gateway for incorporating retinol into evening skincare regimens without risking harm to your skin's protective barrier.
Amazon customers have embraced this moisturiser enthusiastically, with many reporting years of successful usage. One shopper commented: "Love this, I've been using it for years. It keeps skin from developing fine lines into wrinkles."
A second user concurred: "This is an excellent cream. The face feels soft after I put it on at night. It's also fast absorbing, which ensures that there is no residue on my pillow when sleeping."
A third reviewer noted: "One of the best night creams for combined skin."
Beauty deal of the week
YSL Black Opium remains an iconic perfume - and we know where to bag the newest edition for its cheapest price.
The YSL BLack Opium Le Parfum offers a more vanilla-heavy fragrance that has been hailed as "intoxicating" in reviews, with a 50ml now half-price at Boots after being dropped from £115 to £57.50.
Massive saving aside, it's the cheapest it can be bought for at the moment, as rival retailers Superdrug, Lookfantastic and The Perfume Shop still stock it at full-price.
This interpretation of the iconic perfume was only launched in 2022, with its original floral gourmand fragrance still offering its famed notes that include pear accord, green mandarin, orange flower petals, jasmine sambac and cinnamon.
However, the iconic coffee accord has been twisted with four different, yet still complimentary, notes of vanilla, which is said to be its most important ingredient, to create an "unexpected smoothness, with uncompromising intensity."
Meanwhile, the unique glossy bottle that has been crafted from a precious black stone, with its dazzling glitter emblem at the heart, eludes to the luxuriousness of the fragrance contained within.
As for the YSL Black Opium Le Parfum, Boots shoppers wanting to take advantage of the half-price discount will be glad to hear it has amassed a 4.7 rating from thousands of customers who say it "lasts all day" and "literally turns heads" when it is worn.
One five-star review read: "I love the fragrance. I used a lot the first time, not realising how intense it was. It lasts all day and continues to smell great. I literally turn heads when I wear it."
Don't miss Boots' half-price discount on the YSL Black Opium Le Parfum (50ml) that is now £57.50, down from £115.
However, some customers found it underwhelming, with one stating: "Not really that impressed, find no difference and it leaves my skin a bit dry."
Another customer shared similar sentiments: "Seems a good cream but I'm not sure it's great for a more mature skin. It absorbs well but, for me, not very moisturising."
Others were enamoured with the product, however. One five-star reviewer commented: "Wonderful night cream. Feels silky and easily and quickly absorbed into skin. Helps to keep my skin hydrated. Good price."
Another satisfied customer remarked: "Lovely. Moisturising with a silky feel. My skin looks fresh and clear."