Key ingredients
4.4/5
Retinol24 night serum, fragrance-free, with retinol, niacinamide, and peptides. A cushiony, hydrating retinol, not a cream.
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Fragrance – Free
$21.17
Olay’s Retinol24 night serum leans hydrating, with a cushiony slip that suits tight, dehydrated skin. It reads more skincare than active burn, which helps people stick with it.
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The Edyt Score
4.5 / 5.0
Targets
4.5/5
For tight, dehydrated skin that wants a night serum without perfume. Skip the Retinol24 cream if this serum is the texture.
Formula standards
4.5/5
Start a few nights a week. It reads more slip than burn, and you still need sunscreen every morning.
The verdict
A strong hydrating retinol serum. One bottle at night, not a spot treatment.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (CeraVe, The Inkey List, Paula's Choice, La Roche-Posay, The Ordinary, and Good Molecules) — best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Fragrance-free Retinol24 serum | CeraVe’s resurfacing serum pairs | Budget retinol serum | Paula’s Choice Clinical blend stacks | Sensitive-friendly retinol serum | Affordable retinol serum | Value retinol serum |
| Key actives | Retinol · Niacinamide · Peptides | Retinol · Niacinamide · Ceramides | Retinol · Glycerin | Retinol · Bakuchiol · Peptides | Retinol · Niacinamide · Glycerin | Granactive Retinoid · Squalane | Retinol · Peptides |
| Texture | Retinol serum | Retinol serum | Retinol serum | Retinol serum | Retinol serum | Retinol serum | Retinol serum |
| Skin fit | — | — | — | — | Sensitive | — | — |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| Notes | Hydrating · Night serum | Beginner-friendly · Fragrance-free | Budget · Minimalist | Clinical · support | -friendly · Pharmacy | Affordable · Emulsion | Value · Overnight |
| $ / size | $21.17 | $16.49 | $15.00 | $65.00 | $44.99 | $12.10 | $7.97 |
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FAQ
Who is Fragrance – Free best for?
Olay’s Retinol24 night serum leans hydrating, with a cushiony slip that suits tight, dehydrated skin. It reads more skincare than active burn, which helps people stick with it.
How did Edyt Beauty score this retinol serum?
Edyt rates Fragrance – Free 4.5 out of 5 based on formula fit for at-home nail looks — who it is built for and how it performs in paint or press kits — not star averages or paid placement.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Fragrance – Free against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from CeraVe, The Inkey List, Paula's Choice, La Roche-Posay, The Ordinary, and Good Molecules. For more from the same brand, see More from Olay below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop Fragrance – Free with the Buy button when it is available. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability can change. You can also find it in our guide to Best Retinol Serums.
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