'I've tried a lot of anti-ageing products. This duo tops them all.'

Thanks to our brand partner, Olay

I love skincare. I've always relished in the ritual of applying products every night, but at the same time, I don't have the time to slather 10 different products on my face in 30-minute increments.

After all, I'm just a girl!

But as I've gotten older, passed through my 20s and into my 30s, I have noticed some slight signs of ageing. Don't get me wrong, I can't wait to get older, but I still want to keep my skin looking as hydrated, healthy and radiant as possible. 

As I've matured, I've become more excited to invest in the right kinds of skincare products, especially the kinds that aren't overhyped (and there's plenty), actually do what they claim to do, and can streamline parts of the process. 

I've tried all sorts of buzzy internet brands — especially the ones often trending on TikTok — but it's rare that I see the anti-ageing results I'm looking for.

Enter the Olay Best Red Duo, which is made up of the Olay Ultra Firming Serum and Olay Super Collagen Peptides Moisturiser. 

Olay is a trusted brand that's known for taking care of the toughest signs of ageing while celebrating the best parts of it. This Best Red Duo powerhouse pairing promises to deliver results comparable to high-end products without the exorbitant price tag (which are often in the hundreds).

And wait… you can nab each product for under $50. Okay, I'm interested. But what's actually in this serum and moisturiser?

So, what is this buzzy duo all about? 

Olay Ultra Firming Serum boasts a lightweight formula supercharged with vitamin B3, PHCA, bakuchiol and collagen peptides.

The dermatologically tested serum promises to improve the visibility of pores from day one, firmer and smoother-looking skin from day 14 and will give a lifted appearance to the skin from day 28.

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There's also a reason the Olay Super Collagen Peptides Moisturiser has gone viral, and is now Australia's number 1 selling facial skincare moisturiser.

Also dermalogically tested, it's formulated with 25x more collagen peptides than Olay's control formula to help maintain the skin's elasticity, and further boosts your skin's youthful appearance. With hero ingredients glycerin and niacinamide, it's designed to visibly lift skin, intensely hydrate for 24 hours, and reduce the look of deep wrinkles for a noticeably plumped and firmer-appearing complexion in just 28 days.

Big slay, right? But let's put it to the test.

My verdict? 

I tried the duo for a week and I already saw some delightful improvements in my skin's firmness, smoothness and overall glow. 

I'm a nighttime skincare girlie (I literally don't remember my own name in the morning), so every night after I cleansed and exfoliated my face in the shower, it was showtime for my Olay duo.

I'm a simple gal and it was super easy to embrace this two-step process where I felt like the products were working together.

The Olay Ultra Firming Serum glides on like a dream. Image: Supplied.

I loved how simplified my routine became as I applied the serum — which was super fast-absorbing (important!) and glided on like a dream — then finished off with the moisturiser.

First thing I noticed was that the formulas are super gentle. I've had a few tricky experiences trying viral brands not built for the sensitive skin girlies, but my skin seemed to be living its best life with these products.

I immediately clocked how the scent of the products was not too overpowering but made me feel extra clean.

The serum is lightweight, gel-like, and it glides on smoothly, disappears as it absorbs, but leaves my face non-tacky.

Meanwhile, the moisturiser has a luxuriously soft texture — it melted into my skin but without leaving any greasy residue.

The Olay Super Collagen Peptides Moisturiser has a luxuriously soft texture. Image: Supplied.

You could totally use this in your morning routine because it creates such a smooth base that's ideal underneath makeup or tinted sunscreen.

But then, as a night cream, the hydrating benefits are locked in for the night shift, having you wake up looking like a dewy queen.

I loved how these products work together in synergy: the Ultra Firming Serum made my skin feel visibly firm and smooth before the Super Collagen Peptides Moisturiser dropped in to deeply hydrate and boost the look of my skin's radiance. Hello glow!

Before and after using this Olay duo. Image: Supplied.

After just a few days of use, I started to notice that my skin wasn't just more glowy and smoother-looking, but it appeared bouncier.

Thanks to the peptides in the moisturiser, my skin felt much more hydrated than my business-as-usual skin. I actually didn't notice how dry my skin usually felt until I experienced this level of moisture — like my face had a big guzzling drink.

This truly made my skin appear more dewy and dare I say… youthful?? Big fan!

If you're looking for products that embrace and celebrate ageing but also supports your skin health, then give Olay's Best Red Duo a whirl.

Shop Olay Ultra Firming Serum and Olay Super Collagen Peptides Moisturiser from Chemist Warehouse.

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Want in on the secret to lifted, firmer skin? Try Olay's Best Red Duo. The NEW Olay Ultra Firming Serum is made from 3 powerful ingredients: PHCA, Bakuchiol and Collagen Peptides for visibly firmer and smoother skin from Day 1. Pair with Olay Super Collagen Peptides Moisturisers with 25x more* collagen peptides for visibly lifted skin in just 28 days. *vs Olay control formula.