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Last updated on July 13, 2023. Published on March 21, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both day moisturizers. They have a total of 19 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Day Moisturizer American Brand United States
Day Moisturizer American Brand United States

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
15
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
30

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.

UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.

The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.

Learn more about Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Equate Beauty All Day Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion for Normal Skin, Broad Spectrum SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Olay Complete UV365 Daily Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.

Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.

More about harmful reef ingredients here.

Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.

Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.

Learn more about Zinc Oxide

Equate Beauty All Day Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion for Normal Skin, Broad Spectrum SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Olay Complete UV365 Daily Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water

Equate Beauty All Day Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion for Normal Skin, Broad Spectrum SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 3.

Olay Complete UV365 Daily Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

Learn more about Glycerin

Equate Beauty All Day Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion for Normal Skin, Broad Spectrum SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Olay Complete UV365 Daily Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.

Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.

Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.

Learn more about Isohexadecane

Equate Beauty All Day Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion for Normal Skin, Broad Spectrum SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 5.

Olay Complete UV365 Daily Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 6.

6
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Laureth-7 is created by the ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol using ethylene oxide. Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with hydrating properties.

Laureth-7 is an emulsifier and cleansing ingredient. As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps cleanse the skin by gathering dirt, oil, and pollutants to be rinsed away.

Equate Beauty All Day Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion for Normal Skin, Broad Spectrum SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 8.

Olay Complete UV365 Daily Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.

D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.

Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.

Learn more about Cyclopentasiloxane

Equate Beauty All Day Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion for Normal Skin, Broad Spectrum SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 9.

Olay Complete UV365 Daily Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.

8
What it does: Emulsifying

Peg/Ppg-20/20 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

Equate Beauty All Day Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion for Normal Skin, Broad Spectrum SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 11.

Olay Complete UV365 Daily Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Steareth-21.

Equate Beauty All Day Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion for Normal Skin, Broad Spectrum SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 12.

Olay Complete UV365 Daily Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.

10
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.

Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

Learn more about Stearyl Alcohol

Equate Beauty All Day Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion for Normal Skin, Broad Spectrum SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 13.

Olay Complete UV365 Daily Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 16.

11
What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.

Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.

Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.

In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.

Learn more about Behenyl Alcohol

Equate Beauty All Day Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion for Normal Skin, Broad Spectrum SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 15.

Olay Complete UV365 Daily Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.

12
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.

Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

Equate Beauty All Day Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion for Normal Skin, Broad Spectrum SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 16.

Olay Complete UV365 Daily Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 22.

13
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

DMDM Hydantoin has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. It is a preservative that works by slowly releasing formaldehyde over time.

So what's formaldehyde?

DMDM Hydantoin is approved for use in cosmetics all around the world. In the EU, this ingredient is allowed in personal products up to 0.6 percent.

You might have heard of the class-action lawsuit about it causing hair loss. According to chemists, there has not been a link found between this ingredient and hair loss.

The Hydantoin part of this ingredient is created by reacting glycolic acid and urea.

You can check out alternatives to Dmdm Hydantoin: phenoxyethanol, potassium sorbate, and sodium benzoate.

Learn more about DMDM Hydantoin

Equate Beauty All Day Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion for Normal Skin, Broad Spectrum SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 17.

Olay Complete UV365 Daily Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 21.

14
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate is a preservative.

Equate Beauty All Day Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion for Normal Skin, Broad Spectrum SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 18.

Olay Complete UV365 Daily Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 29.

15
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate

Equate Beauty All Day Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion for Normal Skin, Broad Spectrum SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 20.

Olay Complete UV365 Daily Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

Learn more about Disodium EDTA

Equate Beauty All Day Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion for Normal Skin, Broad Spectrum SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 21.

Olay Complete UV365 Daily Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 28.

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What it does: Emulsifying

Steareth-2 is a waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients. It is created from polyethylene glycol and stearyl alcohol.

The 2 stands for the number of ethylene oxide units used to create this ingredient.

Equate Beauty All Day Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion for Normal Skin, Broad Spectrum SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 22.

Olay Complete UV365 Daily Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 26.

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What it does:

Oleth-3 Phosphate is created from phosphoric acid and Oleth-3.

It is used as an emulsifier to prevent ingredients from separating.

Equate Beauty All Day Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion for Normal Skin, Broad Spectrum SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 23.

Olay Complete UV365 Daily Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 27.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

Learn more about Panthenol

Equate Beauty All Day Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion for Normal Skin, Broad Spectrum SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 25.

Olay Complete UV365 Daily Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 9.

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4% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
28% are loved or liked
3% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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