Olay Brightening Exfoliating Cleanser with Vitamin C 150ml

Olay Brightening Exfoliating Cleanser with Vitamin C is a creamy facial cleanser developed to remove everyday impurities while gently polishing away built-up surface cells.

The formula combines a stable vitamin C derivative, niacinamide, an amino peptide, salicylic acid and fine exfoliating particles. It helps dull-looking skin feel smoother, softer and refreshed while preparing the complexion for serums and moisturisers.

The sugar-like exfoliating particles gradually break down as you cleanse, helping reduce the risk of excessive scrubbing. Olay Brightening Exfoliating Cleanser is suitable for normal, dry and oily skin and can be used in the morning and evening according to skin tolerance.

Why you’ll love it

• Removes dirt, excess oil and everyday build-up
• Gently exfoliates built-up surface cells
• Helps dull-looking skin appear more radiant
• Supports a smoother and softer skin feel
• Contains vitamin C, niacinamide and an amino peptide
• Formulated with salicylic acid
• Uses exfoliating particles that break down during cleansing
• Helps prepare the skin for serums and moisturisers
• Suitable for morning and evening use

Olay reports that skin feels smooth, supple and soft from the first day, with continued use supporting improved surface renewal.

Best for

Ideal if you want:

• A creamy exfoliating facial cleanser
• Help improving dull-looking skin
• A smoother and softer skin feel
• Support for uneven-looking tone and texture
• A cleanser containing vitamin C and niacinamide
• Physical and salicylic-acid exfoliation in one rinse-off step
• A brightening first step before your serum

Consider another option if: your skin is highly sensitive, irritated, peeling or already being exfoliated frequently. The formula contains salicylic acid, physical exfoliating particles, sodium lauryl sulfate and added fragrance.

Key ingredients

Vitamin C
3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid is a stable vitamin C derivative that supports brighter, more radiant and even-looking skin.

Niacinamide
Vitamin B3 helps support moisture retention, skin-surface renewal and a smoother-looking complexion.

Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
An amino peptide that complements the cleanser’s smoothing and skin-conditioning formula.

Salicylic acid and hydrated silica
Salicylic acid provides chemical exfoliating support, while hydrated silica creates the cleanser’s fine physical exfoliating texture.

Melas approved because…

It combines cleansing and exfoliation in one practical step for skin affected by dullness and uneven texture.

The vitamin C derivative and niacinamide support a brighter, more even-looking complexion, while the amino peptide complements the smoothing formula.

Salicylic acid and dissolving exfoliating particles help remove built-up surface cells without relying on a harsh, coarse scrub.

Its creamy texture also helps leave the skin feeling soft and prepared for the next stages of a brightening routine, although persistent dark spots will benefit more from a targeted leave-on treatment and daily sunscreen.