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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ versus Olay Regenerist Luminous Whip UV Active Moisturiser SPF 30 .

Published on December 05, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both day moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, 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, parabens and 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.

Price

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Buy Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++

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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
30
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 (5)
Retinoid
Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (6)
Skin Texture (4)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (4)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (5)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Ceramides

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Homosalate 2% • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Benzophenone-3 4% • Water • Butylene Glycol • Pentylene Glycol • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Isodecyl Neopentanoate • Lauryl Lactate • Stearic Acid • Sorbitan Stearate • Urea • Yeast Amino Acids • Trehalose • Inositol • Taurine • Betaine • Phospholipids • Retinyl Palmitate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Ceteareth-20 • Citrus Limon Peel Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Glycolipids • Sodium Hyaluronate • Lecithin • Tocopherol • Hydrogen Peroxide • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Punica Granatum Extract • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Hydrolyzed Soy Flour • Avena Sativa Kernel Protein • Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer • Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Sodium PCA • Dimethicone • Propylene Glycol • Carbomer • Sclerotium Gum • Aminomethyl Propanol • Chlorphenesin • Phenoxyethanol • Methylparaben • Propylparaben • Disodium EDTA • Linalool • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

1
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!

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Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 6.

Olay Regenerist Luminous Whip UV Active Moisturiser SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.

Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.

Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 10.

Olay Regenerist Luminous Whip UV Active Moisturiser SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 26.

3
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 14.

Olay Regenerist Luminous Whip UV Active Moisturiser SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.

4
What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Liked

Inositol is a sugar alcohol naturally found in the human body. Our bodies use this ingredient in the process of growing new cells.

Studies show inositol to be a key component for keratinocyte growth.

Keratinocytes make up the majority of the outermost layer of skin. These cells protect our skin from UV exposure, infection, and help keep skin hydrated.

This ingredient is also considered a humectant. Humectants help hydrate the skin by drawing moisture to it.

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Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 19.

Olay Regenerist Luminous Whip UV Active Moisturiser SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.

5
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 26.

Olay Regenerist Luminous Whip UV Active Moisturiser SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.

Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.

Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.

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Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 42.

Olay Regenerist Luminous Whip UV Active Moisturiser SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 46.

Olay Regenerist Luminous Whip UV Active Moisturiser SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.

8
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 52.

Olay Regenerist Luminous Whip UV Active Moisturiser SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 29.

9
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.

Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.

Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.

The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.

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Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 53.

Olay Regenerist Luminous Whip UV Active Moisturiser SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 31.

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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.

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Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 55.

Olay Regenerist Luminous Whip UV Active Moisturiser SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

Learn more about Linalool

Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 56.

Olay Regenerist Luminous Whip UV Active Moisturiser SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 34.

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33% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
30% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
57% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

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