This Video Shows Exactly How Retinol Can Work Wonders On Skin

Retinolvery quickly went from being a beauty buzzword to becoming one of skincare's most sought after ingredients, and it's little wonder. Put as simply as possible, retinol increases skin's cell turnover rate, which, in turn, minimises the appearance of pores and visibly reduces fine lines and wrinkles. That's all scientifically proven. Whilst it's all very well reading through such claims on the back of a packet, nothing beats seeing a product in action.

Thanks to Olay we have exclusive access to a nifty timelapse video that flaunts the benefits of retinolto full effect. Olay recently launched their own line of retinol infused products, their Retinol24 range, and, never ones to go into anything lightly, they set about documenting one lady's experience of it, from the first use, to 28 days in.

Watch: Sofie's Retinol Journey Here

Meet Sofie, Leicestershire local and a formerly self-confessed non-retinol user, who claimed it was 'too harsh' on her skin. She trialled two products from the Olay Retinol24 range for just 28 days. The results after nearly a month on the good stuff? Increased hydration and brightness as well as visible improvements in fine lines and wrinkles, her skin has truly been transformed. This stuff does what it says on the tin.

Check Out The Before And Afters

Sophie herself was impressed with the results. 'My skin really has been transformed over the last four weeks. The pores on my cheeks are so much less visible, they’ve practically disappeared and I can’t believe it has happened so quickly! I’ve tried so many products which haven’t given me the results I want but this is a miracle worker. My local supermarket even questioned if I was over 25. My skin is brighter, more hydrated and smoother than ever before and I won’t be discontinuing my Retinol24 journey any time soon.'

The range costs £34.99, per product (that's pretty decent for a retinol just FYI) and consists of a night-time moisturiser, serum and eye cream. As beauty journalists, the Grazia beauty team are privy to a lot of data at the time of a launch, and those concerning the results of this particular range of skincare buys, compared to a lot of those hard-hitters already on the market, were mighty impressive. It passes muster and no mistake.

Needless to say if you're after impressive results and an easy route into retinol based skincare, this range could be just the thing.

Shop: The Olay Regenerist Retinol24 Range

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