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ProX by Olay Brightening Spot Fading Essence

ProX by Olay Brightening Spot Fading Essence

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ProX by Olay Brightening Spot Fading Essence
4.0

40 reviews

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Skin Type
  • Dry Skin
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  • Normal Skin
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  • Oily Skin
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  • Sensitive Skin
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  • Combination Skin
Causes Irritation ?Yes · No
Fine Lines & Wrinkles ?Yes · No
Value for Money
3.5
Ease of Application
4.8
Smell
4.4
40 reviews
Scarlett F
Scarlett F
  Fair Incentive

Perfect picks for beach holidays – This dress was an absolute must-have for my beach trip. It’s breezy, dries quickly, and looks cute without any extra effort.

Utterly dissatisfied
Utterly dissatisfiedNSW
 

Stay away from this product! Utterly dissatisfied – Stay away from this product. Worst skin care product I've ever come across. After a few days of use my skin was worst then before. Dry, rough and flaky not to mention irritation during use. It would sting and itchy after application to a stage where I cannot sleep because of the irritation. Contacted customer service. Provided proof of purchase… Read more

and pics but that was not enough. Considered money down the drain as they refused to refund. Very disappointing. I have used many different products and have not come across one like this!

Olay
Olay    

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Ailene
Ailene9 posts
 

Amazing product – I love this product. I love how it’s absorbed easily by the skin. It actually helps with evening out skin tone and helps with fading dark spots. It keeps my skin well hydrated. I love how it gives my skin that healthy glow. Also, I have sensitive skin and this did not break me out. I highly recommend this product.  Show details

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Rkris
RkrisNSW
 

Lightweight & quickly absorbs. No scent which is great. So far haven't seen any effects yet – I have very sensitive skin and I am very careful with the products I use and quite hesitant to try new products. When I try a product that works, I'm guaranteed to stay. Cost is not a factor for me as long as I achieve the results I need. I heard about Olay ProX Spot Fading Essence from a friend and said it worked wonders for her. I have a fairly… Read more

smooth skin but experienced a few breakouts a couple of months ago which left dark spots on my forehead and I wanted to see if this product will work for me.

The product itself is good because it's lightweight and non-sticky. It easily absorbs into my skin and I like that it doesn't have any scent. I use about 1-1.5 dropper on my face and neck after toner. It replaced my regular essence so I still follow my usual skincare routine. Then I apply my serum and lastly moisturiser.

I have been using this product for 4 days, once or twice each day depending on my schedule, and so far have not seen any changes. Hopefully with continues use I will see the results it promises. That in itself can be good because I normally experience breakout and redness right after the first try if the product is not suited to my skin. So it means I can continue using the product. I'm really hoping it achieves the results promised and remove the discolouration and dark spots on my face.

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Urooj K.
Urooj K.VIC2 posts
 

Perfect for my skin – ProX Spot Fading Essence Serum by Olay helps to fade dark spots and discolouration for brighter, even skin. I have been using the serum for quite sometime now and I am so impressed by its results. It has already started to improve and lighten dark spots on my skin left over from old pimples. The serum is lightweight & easy to apply and not… Read more

oily at all.

SACCHARINA-GLY-N COMPLEX™, helps prevent and reduce appearance of spots. With Laminaria saccharina extract, Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine and niacinamide reduce dark spots, discoloration & hydrates skin for even skin tone.

I use it with Moisturiser as I have a Sensitive Combination skin.

It is available on @olayau and @pricelineau

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Lyn
LynQLD2 posts
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Lightweight serum, does the job – Been having breakouts at my lower chin area and there's some scarring / dark spots. I'm usually wary of using new products as I might get breakouts, however, I didn't have any adverse reactions or any acne from it. I love it that the product is lightweight and not oily/thick to put on. It's also fragrance free. It has niacinamide to reduce the… Read more

appearance of skin blemishes. Used it for a couple of days and my scars seem to have lighten. However, a bit disappointed that the product has alcohol.

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Laura M.
Laura M.NSW
  Fair Incentive

Great product – I noticed fading on problem areas and more vibrant skin. My skin tolerated the product and didn't flare up. I have piercing scars that appear to have faded too. Great product and would recommend.  Show details

Positive reviews

Kar
Kar2 posts
  Fair Incentive

No irritation – It's a very lightweight product that gets easily absorbed. Within a week of using the product, I have noticed that my skin tone seems more even and the acne spots on my chin have lightened. I will continue to use it to see how it fares in the long run. Show details

Mae Claire V.
Mae Claire V.NSW
 

It worked! – At my current age my main issue is to find a perfect fit moisturizer for my face. Olay is a popular brand for skincare and recently they've released this new ProX by Olay spot fading essence. I thought about it for so many times whether I should try this or not. But then out of my curiosity why not give it a go!. I am amazed of this product… Read more

because of its lightweight and non greasy formula. My skin absorbs it quickly and I dont have issues at all. Absolutely Perfect for daily use!

Also ive noticed that some of my dark pigmentation due to long time sun exposure were slowly fading. Now i feel more confident and happy with my skin. Its more radiant and even than ever. I would definitely recommend this product to my friends and I think you should try it too.

Kyra
KyraNSW
 

Lightens dark spots – Been using the product for over a week now and adding this to my usual routine is not tedious. I like that its fragrance-free and I'll join in the choir that this product is quickly absorbed by the skin. I have a combination skin type with dark spots so I was really looking forward to see if it will improve discolouration. I can say that some pigmentation were slightly lightened and I hope this will continue in the coming weeks.  Show details

Negative reviews

Samantha
SamanthaVIC
 

OLAY ProX By Olay Brightening Spot Fading Essence 40 mL - review – - I didn't notice any changes at all, it's still early days, so I will continue to use the product ( I have started to break out, and I don't usually get pimples.) Show details

Sana A.
Sana A.NSW
 

Dried out my skin – When I first tried it, my skin was so dry and flaky. Thinking it's a one-off, I let my skin heal and tried again after a few days but had the same reaction.  Show details

Jane Tomlinson
Jane TomlinsonQLD
 

Broke Me Out – The ProX by Olay Brightening Spot Fading Essence was sent to me to review. It comes in a large bottle with a dropper. I applied to my face as recommended (2 dropperfuls) and it feels nice to the touch when applying. Unfortunately the product caused me to break out which isn't fantastic. I did see a slight improvement in terms of brightness, but I… Read more

probably haven't used it for long enough to get any significant improvement in terms of spot fading.

I think the price point on this product is a bit exxy, and I wouldn't repurchase because it broke my skin out. It may work well on others but not for me.

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Jac
JacNSW
  Fair Incentive

Reducing dark spot – ProX by olay Brightening spot fading essence as it doesn't greasy and leaves oily on my skin. The essence absorbs quickly. I'm happy that the olay formula helps a lot especially those like me who only wanted their dark spots to go away. Show details

Aileen J.
Aileen J.NSW
 

Moisturizes and great for sensitive skin – I have a sensitive plus a combination type of skin (oily and dry), and the first 7 days when I tried Olay's ProX was surprisingly good! The product was lightweight and gets absorbed easily by my skin. Though I had a pimple while using it, which I think is due to hormonal changes of the month, I noticed that the ProX didn't give me any… Read more

breakouts. Also, my pimple got dry in 3 days and it helped to lessen the darkness of my pimple mark.

Currently, it is Autumn here and my skin is supple and bright! Overall, I love it!

Kav
Kav2 posts
 

Perfect serum – Loved using it on my skin, definitely feels plumper and hydrated. I am on my second bottle right now. Very light and goes on the skin absolutely smoothly without leaving it sticky or shiny.

Virginia M
Virginia M
  Fair Incentive

Light Weight Fast Absorbing Formula, Works Well With The Rest Of My Skincare Routine – My skin drinks this product like it's water! Not only it absorbs quickly but it works perfectly with any of the serums I regularly use. It is a rather small bottle of 40 ml so I would have appreciated a bigger size (at least 50 ml) considering I use it twice daily. In terms of results, my skin feels less red than it usually does and my spots are slowly fading, which is great!

Asirini W.
Asirini W.Victoria
 

Perfect product – My skin had an uneven tone due to scars This product helped me in getting rid of my scarring I used this product for a week and my skin texture has improved dramatically and it evened out my complexion This serum is absorbed very quickly to your skin Will definitely keep using this Show details

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Carly
CarlyWA2 posts
 

Leaves my skin feeling nice – Been using for 7 days every night. Haven't noticed much in the way of lightning serious spots or pigmentation (which i was really hoping for) moisturises well and my skin does look brighter. And I love the no fragrance I dont think face cream need one. Packaging was a bit cheap feeling with the plastic bottle, but it is recyclable so that's a… Read more

plus for the environment. I dont think I would this buy this product again but there are other olay products I have that I love and feel work well and would recommend them.

dramsay
dramsay5 posts
  Fair Incentive
Value for Money
Ease of Application
Smell

Lightweight and hydrating – I have used this Essence daily for a few weeks now under my regular moisturiser. It has a very lightweight yet hydrating texture that absorbs well and doesn’t leave my skin feeling oily. It’s easy to dispense with the dropper lid/dispenser. I have noticed my skin feels softer and smoother, and looks a little brighter. So far I haven’t noticed a… Read more

significant reduction in my dark spots or uneven skin tone. I am pleased that it’s fragrance free and doesn’t cause irritation. It’s a little pricey, but I will continue using it daily to see if there is any reduction in my dark spots.

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SassyLexie
SassyLexieNSW8 posts
 

Tried for 9 days straight – The product is ok, although it has a chemical smell to it which I found unpleasant, it didn’t irritate my skin at all. No noticeable changes in my opinion, and I tested in 2 particular sun spots for 9 days straight and all over my face.  Show details

Bek
BekVIC3 posts
 

Clear skin – I noticed with using this product for the last two weeks my skin is much brighter and more even looking. It’s not greasy and make up is easily applied after.  Show details

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Nidhi
Nidhi
  Fair Incentive

I am very happy – I am very very happy with this product. Suitable for all types of skin. I can see smooth skin. Specially I feel improvement on my face fine lines and wrinkles.

MeganB
MeganBNSW14 posts
 

Good product – Product provided good results, my skin felt soft and smooth and faded spots. Easily absorbs into skin but found I needed to use a fair bit. Probably won't purchase again as I don't have a lot of spots I wish to fade away. Show details

Ritu khurana
Ritu khurana VIC
  Fair Incentive

Lacks value for money – The product is good. But you need to apply a fair bit to get the results. The product doesn’t last too long. But in general it is effective. It does what it says... Show details

Swati
SwatiNSW
 

Miraculous – I was on a constant search to find the right product for the freckles on my face. They've been there for almost a decade. Only increasing with each passing day. I tried number of products and home remedies but nothing seemed to work. Tried using this product and i really can't believe it is working. People around me have started noticing the… Read more

change. My freckles have become lighter, skin feels so smoother and happier. All of this with only 10 days of usage. I applied it daily twice i e. in the morning and at bedtime after washing face and applying moisturizer. The only downside I can think of is acne breakouts that I'm getting. These are very less and i would ignore it for the benefits that its giving me. Conclusively i would continue using it.

NG84
NG8418 posts
 

It works! – I like this essence a lot as I have noticed a difference within a week of using it. Its a lightweight product which gets easily absorbed and keeps my very dry skin hydrated. I do need to still follow it up with a serum and moisturiser since my skin is very dry. Within a week of using the product, I have noticed that my skin tone seems more even… Read more

and the acne spots on my chin have lightened. I wouldn't call it a dramatic improvement but yes it is an improvement and I will continue to use it to see how it fares in the long run.

ACat
ACat2 posts
 

Not for me - probably better for oily skin – What I loved about the product: When they day no fragrance means...no fragrance! I had experienced in the past that no fragrance meant no added fragrance but the actual smell of the product wasn't great. Olay did a great to keep is neutral. I also liked that there was no waste - the dropper dispenses just the right amount and doesn't waste on the… Read more

side. Not a fan of: I was very keen to see if it helped with some dark sun spots, but unfortunately didn't do it for me. In terms of the brightening effect, I also don't think it did much for my skin type; I have dry skin and it seems the product actually dried out quite quickly. I would assume it might work best for oily skin as it doesn't add any greasy feeling at all! Final verdict! I'd give it a go if you have skin on the oily side!

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Erin tonkin
Erin tonkinWA4 posts
 

Working Well! – I have been using the serum for almost 2 weeks, and already have noticed a difference in dark spots clearing up! The serum is applied easily, and has no fragrance.  Show details

Fatemeh E.
Fatemeh E.WA6 posts
 

Looks promising – I have been using this for about 7 days now and have noticed a very slight improvement in the appearance of spots on my face. I get the occasional breakout here and there but my main concern is the pores and the spots left behind by years of breakouts. I had never used an essence before as part of my skincare but in the last few months I have… Read more

tried out two and both were by @olayau. This is definetly something I am looking to include in my skincare routine long term. Now this essence is more like a serum so not too watery. It does absorb into the skin fairly quickly and doesn’t leave me too shiny. I can apply my moisturiser straight away and it has been nice to use. I am really excited to see how my spots fade with continued use.

Masroor
MasroorVIC
  Fair Incentive

Spot fades genuinely – I had a lot of pigmentation on my upper lip post pregnancy... This serum has 90% reduced the prominent pigmentation patch and made my skin so plum and fresh. Love it. Show details

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Nivedika K.
Nivedika K.NSW2 posts
 

Loved using this products - works like miracle for me – I really loved using this product, happy because it’s really suiting me and helping in reducing dark spots, discolouration and also my dark circles. Very light on skin and I simply loved it.  Show details

Emma
EmmaSA
  Fair Incentive

Improved my Skin Tone After a Week – The product is easy to apply to the skin and has a nice consistency. It's scent free and doesn't leave the skin oily which is great as I am prone to breakouts. It said use two droppers of the serum per application but one was enough. I've noticed some improvement in my skin tone. It's hard to say whether spots and discolorations on my skin are… Read more

fading as I've only used the product for a week but I'll continue to use the product and see if this can be achieved with longer term use.

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Chloe040
Chloe040QLD8 posts
  Fair Incentive

Great smooth bright results – The ProX by Olay Brightening Spot Essence Serum was fantastic. I was skeptic at first as I have found some Olay products in the past were too oily for my skin; however this serum melted into my face perfectly without any oily residue. I was pleasantly surprised with the softness that my face felt after using the serum. I was able to happily go… Read more

without foundation for a day and saw that the evenness of my skin tone had improved after just 1 week of using the serum.

I found the serum pleasant to wear and that there was no strong fragrance to the product. Overall I saw improvements to the look, evenness and feel of my face after using the ProX by Olay Brightening Spot Essence Serum.

Rashi
Rashi
  Fair Incentive

Very happy!! – I was always scared of using any sort of fading stuff on my face because of their after effects and most of them left my skin more dry and patchy. But with Olay Pro X, it’s amazing to see the results. I got some stubborn spots after my daughter’s birth, 5 years ago and they were not fading off. However, I won’t say that they are totally gone but… Read more

yes my skin tone looks more even now and it’s just 10 days. Can’t expect more. The serum is really smooth and non oily and seamlessly absorbs in the skin. I love it’s fragrance too. Would definitely recommend it to family and friends.

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