Which one is better among Olay, L'Oreal, Pechoin and Herborist?

Olay, L'Oreal, Pechoin and Herborist are all well-known brands, but there are still certain differences between the brands. OLAY and L'Oreal are brands of the same echelon, and Pechoin and Herborist are brands of the same echelon, and the two groups belong to brands in different echelons.

OLAY focuses on the use of niacinamide, which is roughly divided into a combination of niacinamide, niacinamide + small peptide, and niacinamide + retinol. The products are highly targeted and have a good effect on improving dull skin tone and oiliness of oily skin. They are also suitable for anti-aging. The biggest disadvantage is that many people are intolerant after use, and the domestically produced creams do not feel very good to use.

L'Oreal brand products rely on a variety of ingredients, and there are not many products using Boserain and Foserain. Except for the Forever Rede Skin anti-wrinkle series which is suitable for anti-aging and mature skin, other products are not very targeted. Apart from allergies, there are no intolerance issues.

Between Pechoin and Herborist, in terms of skin care products, Pechoin has a better overall user experience; in terms of cleansing products, Herborist wins; as for facial masks, it's a tie.

1. OLAY - Focusing on niacinamide whitening and anti-aging

Olay, to be precise, is no longer called Olay, but OLAY, which has many brand product series. No matter which sub-brand or series of products, they all contain niacinamide.

(1) OLAY's brand series, once the mainstream skin care products for young mothers, has now become the lowest-end brand, mainly targeting third- and fourth-tier cities and low-end consumer groups. In terms of ingredients, it still focuses on niacinamide skin care, and the price is very cheap, which is basically not popular among young people. Multi-effect repair cream is a product that many post-90s people often saw on TV when they were young, and many middle-aged women still buy it today.

(2) The OLAY brand series mainly includes three series: Watery Whitening, Rejuvenating Skin, and Water Power.

OLAY Little White Bottle and Little White Bottle Mask are known as alternatives to SK-II Color Bottle Little Light Bulb. They are very effective in anti-oxidation and conditioning yellowing and dullness of oily skin. The Little White Bottle Mask is a very good mask among domestically produced masks. It is more suitable for mature skin and has a high cost-effectiveness in anti-oxidation and conditioning dull, rough skin.

Xinsheng Plastic Face focuses on anti-aging, and its best-selling products are Jinchun Cream, Air Cream, Toner, and Mask. The base lotion, essence milk, and emulsion are not well-known. Jinchun Red Bottle has a thick texture and is more suitable for mature skin. It can be used on both dry and oily skin. It can be used as a night cream and has a very good effect on nourishing the skin, but its disadvantage is that it is easy to rub mud and cannot be used for makeup after applying it during the day; Air Cream has a good moisturizing effect for mixed skin and oily skin, but it is not very moisturizing for dry skin, and the overall skin feel is average; Toner contains more moisturizers and can be used on all skin types, but it is absorbed faster by dry skin; Mask is more expensive than the White Bottle Mask because it contains niacinamide and has the effects of anti-oxidation, anti-aging, and conditioning dull, dark, and rough skin.

Aqua Power is the least well-known and the cheapest, but it is very suitable for students. Students with oily or combination skin will find this product better than other oil-control skin care products of the same price. The toner is clear and the cream does not create mud. It has a very obvious effect in regulating the water and oil balance. If there is a disadvantage, it is that it is not well-known.

(3) PROX OLAY/OLAY Boyanshi

It is a brand series launched by OLAY to target various skin problems, mainly targeting the mid-end consumer market. The white spot lightening product mainly uses niacinamide to lighten spots, and is known as the alternative to SK-II white spot lightening product. The concentration of niacinamide should be increased to the limit, at least 3%, but definitely not more than 5%. If you think SK-II is too expensive, you can start with this. If this product does not have any effect on lightening spots, you can basically stop considering SK-II.

Super A bottle and Super A eye cream are new products launched in the past two years. They focus on niacinamide + retinol PRO to fight aging and reduce fine lines. They are very popular. Super A bottle can be used for all skin types; Super A eye cream is very cost-effective compared to big-name eye creams for reducing fine lines. As for the skin feel, it is average, better than some products, but not as good as some products.

(4) OLAY Pure Yeast Series

It is a relatively high-end product among OLAY, and it has been upgraded from concept to packaging. The essence and mask are good, and the texture of the late-night cream is not comparable to the texture of the creams of the first and second-tier international brands. It is a product that I will never want to repurchase after using it.

(5) Essence Series

This series is produced in Japan and uses the same production line as SK-II, but the specific ingredients are less Pitera, several penetration enhancers and auxiliary skin conditioners. The packaging style and product skin feel are very similar to SK-II. The White Bottle is closer to the SK-II Color Bottle Light Bulb than the Light White Bottle, the Red Bottle Essence is very close to the SK-II Red Bottle Essence, and the Red Satin Cream is very similar to the SK-II Red Bottle Light Texture Cream, and the skin feel is similar. Zero Gravity White Umbrella is a very good sunscreen. It doesn't feel greasy on the face and does not affect the base makeup. It can be used on all skin types, and it is a blessing for oily and mixed skin. If you think SK-II products are too expensive and can accept the price of this series, you can choose this series; if you want a better penetration effect, you should consider SK-II first.

2. L'Oreal - Mainly featuring Bosaiyin and Mai Se Fei

L'Oreal is backed by the parent company of the L'Oreal Group and can use ingredients developed by L'Oreal laboratories, such as Bosin and Mycelium. There are many skin care products under the brand, and the product updates are relatively fast. The most popular ones are the black essence, purple iron eye cream, small gold bottle sunscreen, and small honey pot face cream.

Black Essence is a substitute product of Lancome's Little Black Bottle. It contains bifid yeast fermentation lysate, salicyloyl phytosphingosine, vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed soy protein, papain and other ingredients. It does not have obvious effect on conditioning skin texture, but can improve the skin's ability to lock in moisture and moisturize. It is suitable for use as a normal essence and also as a base lotion. In terms of skin feel, it is slightly worse than Lancome's Little Black Bottle.

Purple iron contains hyaluronic acid, the content is roughly between 1~3%. According to the research data of L'Oreal laboratory, this concentration is not very high. The presence of hyaluronic acid can just make up for the defect of low hyaluronic acid content. The two together in purple iron can definitely improve the skin's moisturizing ability. In addition, small molecule peptides, caffeine, vitamin E, and black tea extract are added to help improve the skin's antioxidant and anti-aging abilities. The skin feel is worthy of the price, which may be slightly better than OLAY Super A Eye Cream and a little gentler. In terms of ingredients, the combination of niacinamide + retinol wins.

The Little Gold Bottle sunscreen uses the wheat color filter technology to protect against sunburn. Rather than saying it is an ingredient, it is better to say that it is the formula of its sunscreen. It is a pure chemical sunscreen, light and non-greasy on the face, does not affect makeup, and is suitable for all skin types, especially for oily and combination skin. You can choose between it and OLAY Zero Gravity Little White Umbrella. OLAY has many activities, so the price-performance ratio is similar. Both are excellent alternatives to Lancome sunscreen.

The Refreshing Grape series is the brand's entry-level product, which has a much better feel than the discontinued entry-level series and is suitable for young people to use for hydrating and moisturizing. The Revitalizing Anti-Wrinkle series uses retinol and Centella asiatica extract, and retinol is the main factor that works. The price is slightly lower than OLAY's new skin reshaping product, which focuses on niacinamide. Of course, it is definitely not as good as the combination of niacinamide + A-alcohol (retinol's brother substance).

The firming series is mid-to-high-end, with high appearance, and the price of some products is close to the entry-level products of Lancome and Estee Lauder. The popular small honey pot cream, which focuses on anti-aging with bosaixin + tetrapeptide, has a relatively thick texture, very similar to the texture of Lancome Absolue Cream, suitable for moisturizing dry skin in autumn and winter or moisturizing mature mixed skin in autumn and winter. The previously popular zero-point cream has many textures, and the main model is a bit muddy. If you use it too much, it will either be muddy or feel stuffy. Mature and older skin, especially in autumn and winter, obviously feels insufficient.

3. Pechoin – Hydrating and moisturizing for everyone

Pechoin belongs to the domestic mid-to-low-end skin care product brand, which is divided into several sub-brands including Pechoin Herbal, San Sheng Hua, Qiyun, Xiao Quexing, Xiao Xingyun, etc. Pechoin Herbal is a variety of green bottle products that are suitable for all ages and are suitable for hydrating and moisturizing all skin types. There is nothing wrong with it, but there are no shortcomings either; San Sheng Hua's products have packaging that is more suitable for young people, and the nature of the products is similar to Pechoin Herbal, and it is hard to say what is good or bad about them; Qiyun, the packaging is grand and elegant with a hint of nobility, and the price does not deviate from Pechoin's positioning.

The price is a little cheaper than OLAY and L'Oreal, and it has carved out a niche by virtue of its hydrating and moisturizing effects. The overall skin feel is very suitable for general use, and there are no shortcomings in basic hydration and moisturizing. Of course, it is not easy to find fault with its use, and the probability of failing to make money when buying it is lower than that of OLAY and L'Oreal.

The mask product is worth choosing. It is fine for simple hydration, but don't expect the same effect as OLAY mask. It is more suitable to choose Pechoin or L'Oreal based on the price. The special thing is that many of Pechoin's mask packaging is very beautiful, which visually creates a "petty bourgeoisie" and a sense of ritual, and is easy to attract fans.

4. Xiangyi Bencao - Rhodiola rosea extract stands out

Xiangyi Bencao and Pechoin are brands in the same echelon, and are suitable for price considerations. They are keen on plant research and research on plant extracts. Rhodiola rosea extract is the most well-known. Both the Young Whitening Series and the Whitening Series contain this ingredient. The concentration of salidroside in the third-generation Rhodiola rosea brightening essence reaches 5%, which is higher than the second generation, and is very suitable for antioxidant whitening.

The cleanser has always been a good product, relatively gentle, with good cleaning power, and will not completely wash away the sebum film. After washing the face, there is no feeling of dryness, which is not worse than the big brand cleansers. The mask is also the same type as the Pechoin, clear and moisturizing, and the process of applying it to the face is quite good. It can meet the basic hydration and moisturizing needs, but there is no obvious deep nourishing effect.

5. Product recommendation summary

Young skin needs to regulate water and oil balance and remove closed pores, so OLAY Water Power series is suitable for you.

For basic hydration and moisturizing, it is suitable to choose Pechoin products, the overall skin feel is not as problematic as OLAY and L'Oreal;

If you want to fight against aging and reduce fine lines with high cost performance, you can choose OLAY Regenerist or L'Oreal Revitalift anti-wrinkle series. However, OLAY Regenerist also has the effect of regulating water and oil balance and improving dullness and roughness.

If you want to improve your skin's dull, yellowish, and rough complexion, you can try the Rhodiola rosea series of products from Herborist.

If you want to directly reduce the fine lines around the eyes, choose OLAY Super A Eye Cream or L'Oreal Purple Iron. The purple iron is better in terms of feel and gentleness; in terms of overall effect, Super A Eye Cream wins.

OLAY essences and serums are of various types and highly targeted, including anti-oxidation and whitening, spot lightening and whitening, and anti-aging. L'Oreal Black Essence is highly universal and suitable for daily maintenance and improving the skin's ability to lock in moisture.

If you want to deeply nourish your skin and fight against aging, OLAY's facial mask is a good choice; for daily hydrating and moisturizing masks, either Pechoin or Herborist will do, depending on the appearance and promotions.

That’s all I have to say. I hope it will be of reference value to the author and readers.