Total Effects 7-in-1 Anti-Aging Moisturizer

Name: Total Effects 7-in-1 Anti-Aging Moisturizer
Brand: Olay

PFR Grade

Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution

Contains synthetic fragrance (phthalates), niacinamide (beneficial), and multiple synthetic preservatives. Olay is one of the most popular women's skincare brands in the US.

PFR Caution

Anti-aging moisturizer. Olay is one of the most popular women's skincare brands in the US.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials

Packaging

Transparency

Durability

$22See Safer Alternatives in Personal Care

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Personal care products are applied directly to skin for hours or days. The FDA does not require pre-market safety testing for cosmetic ingredients. Many conventional products contain synthetic fragrance (hiding phthalates), parabens, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, and 1,4-dioxane.

Synthetic Plastic Content

30%

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Olay Total Effects contains synthetic fragrance — a catch-all term that can hide dozens of undisclosed chemicals including phthalates. Applied to the face daily, synthetic fragrance is one of the most common sources of endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure in skincare.

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

Contains:Plastic jar

phthalates

Source

Synthetic fragrance in Olay moisturizer

Health Risk

Endocrine disruption

Who Is Most At RiskAdults applying fragrance-containing skincare daily

Peer-Reviewed Sources

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.