Lacura Caviar Illumination Day Cream SPF 15 Versus Olay Luminous Whip Face Moisturizer
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Lacura Caviar Illumination Day Cream SPF 15 37 ingredients
Olay Luminous Whip Face Moisturizer 29 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Lacura Caviar Illumination Day Cream SPF 15 37 ingredients
Olay Luminous Whip Face Moisturizer 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Sucrose Polystearate
EmollientButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Methylpropanediol
SolventGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Globularia Cordifolia Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningCaviar Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Glutamate
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chlamydocapsa Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-51 Amide
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Tetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingGeraniol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Octocrylene, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Sucrose Polystearate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Methylpropanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Panthenol, Dimethicone, Maltodextrin, Globularia Cordifolia Callus Culture Extract, Caviar Extract, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Glutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chlamydocapsa Extract, Propylene Glycol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-51 Amide, Lecithin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Parfum, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Phenethyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Isohexadecane
EmollientIsopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate Starch
AbsorbentCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Inositol
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Parfum
Masking
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningCopper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Water, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Isohexadecane, Isopropyl Isostearate, Panthenol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Inositol, Behenyl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, PEG-100 Stearate, Parfum, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Zinc Gluconate, Magnesium Aspartate, Copper Gluconate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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