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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Olay Regenerist 3 Point Firming Anti-Ageing Cream Moisturiser versus Neutrogena Rapid Firming™ Peptide Contour Lift Face Cream .

Published on January 23, 2023

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, peptides and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Buy Regenerist 3 Point Firming Anti-Ageing Cream Moisturiser

Starts at $36.99
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Buy Rapid Firming™ Peptide Contour Lift Face Cream

Starts at $34.93

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
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
PHA
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Acne Trigger (4)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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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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Olay Regenerist 3 Point Firming Anti-Ageing Cream Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Neutrogena Rapid Firming™ Peptide Contour Lift Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Olay Regenerist 3 Point Firming Anti-Ageing Cream Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 2.

Neutrogena Rapid Firming™ Peptide Contour Lift Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.

Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.

Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.

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Olay Regenerist 3 Point Firming Anti-Ageing Cream Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 3.

Neutrogena Rapid Firming™ Peptide Contour Lift Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
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.

Olay Regenerist 3 Point Firming Anti-Ageing Cream Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 8.

Neutrogena Rapid Firming™ Peptide Contour Lift Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

5
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl 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.

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Olay Regenerist 3 Point Firming Anti-Ageing Cream Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 11.

Neutrogena Rapid Firming™ Peptide Contour Lift Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.

6
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Olay Regenerist 3 Point Firming Anti-Ageing Cream Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 13.

Neutrogena Rapid Firming™ Peptide Contour Lift Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

7
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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Olay Regenerist 3 Point Firming Anti-Ageing Cream Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 18.

Neutrogena Rapid Firming™ Peptide Contour Lift Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

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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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Olay Regenerist 3 Point Firming Anti-Ageing Cream Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 31.

Neutrogena Rapid Firming™ Peptide Contour Lift Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.

9
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Olay Regenerist 3 Point Firming Anti-Ageing Cream Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 36.

Neutrogena Rapid Firming™ Peptide Contour Lift Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.

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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.

Olay Regenerist 3 Point Firming Anti-Ageing Cream Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 37.

Neutrogena Rapid Firming™ Peptide Contour Lift Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.

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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.

Olay Regenerist 3 Point Firming Anti-Ageing Cream Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 47.

Neutrogena Rapid Firming™ Peptide Contour Lift Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

13% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
63% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
19% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
33% have no rating yet

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