Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Bright Boost Illuminating Serum versus Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Facial Serum .
Published on October 26, 2020
Overview
What they are
These products are both serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Bright Boost Illuminating Serum 20 ingredients
Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Facial Serum 19 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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Neutrogena Bright Boost Illuminating Serum 20 ingredients
Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Facial Serum 19 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Neutrogena Bright Boost Illuminating Serum 20 ingredients
Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Facial Serum 19 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Acetyl Glucosamine • Propylene Glycol • Dimethiconol • Phenoxyethanol • Carbomer • Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane • Hexylresorcinol • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hydroxide • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Pentylene Glycol • Parfum • Amodimethicone • Ethylhexylglycerin • Silica • Mica • Titanium Dioxide
Water • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Retinol • Retinyl Propionate • Niacinamide • Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 • Dimethiconol • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Laureth-4 • Polysorbate 20 • Laureth-7 • Disodium EDTA • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Polyacrylamide • Titanium Dioxide • Mica • DMDM Hydantoin • Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 WaterNeutrogena Bright Boost Illuminating Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinNeutrogena Bright Boost Illuminating Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Neutrogena Bright Boost Illuminating Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
Neutrogena Bright Boost Illuminating Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 EDTANeutrogena Bright Boost Illuminating Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaNeutrogena Bright Boost Illuminating Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideNeutrogena Bright Boost Illuminating Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
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Neutrogena Bright Boost Illuminating Serum 20 ingredients
Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Facial Serum 19 ingredients
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Neutrogena Bright Boost Illuminating Serum 20 ingredients
Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Facial Serum 19 ingredients
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