Mary Kay Timewise Antioxidant Moisturizer Versus Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer Sensitive Skin SPF 15
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Betaine
Humectant
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentNiacinamide
Smoothing
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylamide
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingSucrose Stearate
EmollientSodium PCA
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Lactate
BufferingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantEthyl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
PCA
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSerine
Masking
Valine
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Histidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Caproic Acid
Cleansing
Dextran
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Betaine, Boron Nitride, Niacinamide, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Polyacrylamide, Phenoxyethanol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Laureth-7, Potassium Hydroxide, Sucrose Stearate, Sodium PCA, Alcohol, Sodium Lactate, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethyl Macadamiate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Resveratrol, PCA, Glycine, Alanine, Xanthan Gum, Serine, Valine, Citric Acid, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Potassium Sorbate, Caproic Acid, Dextran, Oligopeptide-1
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6%
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Steareth-21
CleansingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingSteareth-2
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Oleth-3 Phosphate
BHT
Antioxidant
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6%, Zinc Oxide, Water, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Steareth-21, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyacrylamide, Stearyl Alcohol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Behenyl Alcohol, DMDM Hydantoin, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone, Laureth-7, Steareth-2, Disodium EDTA, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Oleth-3 Phosphate, BHT, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is also known as "C13-14 Isoalkane".
C13-14 Isoparaffin is created from petroleum-based mineral oils. It is an emollient and helps thicken a product.
As an emollient, it helps keep the skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in, keeping the skin hydrated.
C13-14 Isoparaffin may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about C13-14 IsoparaffinDisodium 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinLaureth-7 is created by the ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol using ethylene oxide. Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with hydrating properties.
This ingredient 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.
Polyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer. It is used to stabilize products and bind ingredients. When hydrated, Polyacrylamide forms a soft gel.
Polyacrylamide is low-toxicity. If source properly, it is deemed safe to use in cosmetics.
It should be noted the precursor to Polyacrylamide is acrylamide. Acrylamide is a carcinogen. Most reputable sources of Polyacrylamide will screen for residual acrylamide to make sure the count is in a safe range. Acrylamide is not able to be absorbed through the skin.
We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about PolyacrylamideTocopheryl 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 AcetateWater. 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 Water
