Olay Regenerist Touch of Sun UV Defense Regenerating Lotion Review

This product in a nutshell: is a very good daily moisturizer for the face that has one major drawback - it stinks!

I found this product in my local K-Mart while looking for a preventative daily lotion that has an SPF.  The Regenerist Line from Olay has so many positive reviews on this site as well as others, which prompted me to pick up Olay Regenerist Touch of Sun UV Defense Regenerating Lotion.  What differentiates this face lotion from others is that it contains a small amount of self-tanner as well as SPF 15.  Olay's website claims, "It gradually enhances skin's natural color and tone with a touch of sunless tanner for a sun-kissed glow every day. After a few days, your skin will look soft, regenerated and naturally glow with subtle color enhancement."

I apply this product to my freshly-washed, dry face.  The consistency is very light and 3 pumps is generally what I need to fully cover my face with product.  My face instantly feels smooth and moisturized and when I wake up in the morning, my face does have a nice glow with a touch of color that isn't orange or streaky.  This product makes my skin look fresh and dewy and does not clog pores.  After several uses, the overall texture of my skin improves.  My rough patches are smoothed out without making me feel oily.  The only aspect I dislike about this lotion is the odor it gives off after the self-tanner sets on my face.  It is very foul...almost like a body odor or bad breath type of smell.  In other words, it's gross!  This emerging smell is surprising because when I initially pump out the lotion into my palm, it does not smell bad at all.  In fact, it has a somewhat pleasant, light scent as I smooth it into my skin.  The odor appears after an hour or so after I have applied it and it's fairly disarming. 

I give this product 4/5 stars: and I would have given it a solid 5 stars if it weren't for that putrid smell.  The aroma does eventually dissipate (especially after I apply my foundation).  Otherwise, I found this to be a very nourishing lotion that makes me look like I spent the morning outside.  A little healthy color really wakes up my complexion!  I would recommend this product, but only after I warned my gal pals of the offensive scent.