Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule Cream 5X versus Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer .
Published on December 11, 2023
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ampoule
Ampoules are created to target one area of concern. They are usually highly concentrated with active or beneficial ingredients.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule Cream 5X 84 ingredients
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer 40 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
- Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
- Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
- Santalum Album Oil
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
- Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Beeswax
- Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Sorbitan Olivate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Palmitic Acid
- Stearic Acid
- Myristic Acid
- Sucrose Distearate
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule Cream 5X 84 ingredients
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer 40 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule Cream 5X 84 ingredients
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer 40 ingredients
Bifida Ferment Lysate • Glycerin • Propanediol • Cyclohexasiloxane • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Triethylhexanoin • Niacinamide • Cetearyl Alcohol • Water • Dimethicone • Stearyl Alcohol • Trehalose • Centella Asiatica Extract • Ficus Carica Fruit Extract • Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract • Oryza Sativa Extract • Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract • Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract • Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract • Monascus Extract • Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract • Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract • Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract • Beta Vulgaris Root Extract • Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil • Camellia Japonica Seed Oil • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil • Santalum Album Oil • Beeswax • Cetyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Vinyl Dimethicone • Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Glyceryl Stearate • Palmitic Acid • Stearic Acid • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Glycosyl Trehalose • Xanthan Gum • Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate • Adenosine • Raffinose • Glyceryl Polymethacrylate • Dextrin • Theobroma Cacao Shell Powder • Lactobacillus Ferment • Lactococcus Ferment Lysate • Lactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment • Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate • Lactococcus Ferment • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Disodium EDTA • Lecithin • Glucose • Polyquaternium-51 • Ceramide NP • Myristic Acid • Sucrose Distearate • Dipropylene Glycol • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Saccharomyces Ferment • Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate • Ceramide AP • 1,2-Hexanediol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Ethylhexylglycerin • Limonene • Citronellol • Geraniol • Linalool
Water • Glycerin • Isohexadecane • Niacinamide • Isopropyl Isostearate • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Nylon-12 • Dimethicone • Panthenol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 • Sodium Peg-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract • Stearyl Alcohol • Polyethylene • Cetyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Titanium Dioxide • Benzyl Alcohol • Methylparaben • Ethylparaben • Dimethiconol • Polyacrylamide • Parfum • Peg-100 Stearate • Propylparaben • Cetearyl Glucoside • Cetearyl Alcohol • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Disodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Stearic Acid • Palmitic Acid • C12-13 Pareth-3 • Laureth-7 • Sodium Hydroxide • Mica
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Ingredients Explained
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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 GlycerinMissha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule Cream 5X contains this as ingredient number 2.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideMissha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule Cream 5X contains this as ingredient number 6.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideMissha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule Cream 5X contains this as ingredient number 8.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholMissha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule Cream 5X contains this as ingredient number 9.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 31.
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 WaterMissha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule Cream 5X contains this as ingredient number 10.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule Cream 5X contains this as ingredient number 11.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 AlcoholMissha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule Cream 5X contains this as ingredient number 12.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.
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.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholMissha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule Cream 5X contains this as ingredient number 42.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Cetearyl Glucoside is a surfactant and emulsifier. It can be produced from synthetic of natural sources of cetearyl alcohol and glucose.
Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters. It can also be used to enhance the texture of products.
As a surfactant, Cetearyl Glucoside helps during the cleansing process. By gathering all the dirt and oils, it allows these molecules to be washed away easily.
Learn more about Cetearyl GlucosideMissha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule Cream 5X contains this as ingredient number 43.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 30.
Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.
Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe. It can worsen oily skin and cause breakouts due to its emollient nature.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidMissha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule Cream 5X contains this as ingredient number 49.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 36.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidMissha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule Cream 5X contains this as ingredient number 50.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 35.
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 EDTAMissha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule Cream 5X contains this as ingredient number 67.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.
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Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule Cream 5X 84 ingredients
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer 40 ingredients
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