Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Olay Regenerist Glow Priming Moisturiser versus e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream SPF 30 .
Published on August 23, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe day moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and peptides
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 oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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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.
Ingredient Info
Olay Regenerist Glow Priming Moisturiser 27 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream SPF 30 32 ingredients
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 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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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 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Olay Regenerist Glow Priming Moisturiser 27 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream SPF 30 32 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Olay Regenerist Glow Priming Moisturiser 27 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream SPF 30 32 ingredients
Water • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Isohexadecane • Isopropyl Isostearate • Panthenol • Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 • Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Dimethicone • Caprylyl Glycol • Dimethiconol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Cetearyl Alcohol • Stearic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Stearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Alcohol • Disodium EDTA • Peg-100 Stearate • Sodium Polyacrylate Starch • Ceramide Ns • Phenoxyethanol • Benzyl Alcohol
Water • Glycerin • Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate • Niacinamide • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Trehalose • Stearyl Heptanoate • Silica • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Panthenol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Squalane • Butylene Glycol • Stearic Acid • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Dimethicone • Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer • Disodium EDTA • Polyacrylate-13 • Polyisobutene • Polysorbate 20 • Carbomer • Parfum • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Geraniol • Linalool
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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 WaterOlay Regenerist Glow Priming Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 1.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream SPF 30 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 GlycerinOlay Regenerist Glow Priming Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 3.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 NiacinamideOlay Regenerist Glow Priming Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 4.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolOlay Regenerist Glow Priming Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 7.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateOlay Regenerist Glow Priming Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 10.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 Glow Priming Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 11.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolOlay Regenerist Glow Priming Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 12.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 28.
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 AlcoholOlay Regenerist Glow Priming Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 15.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 AcidOlay Regenerist Glow Priming Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 16.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 EDTAOlay Regenerist Glow Priming Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 22.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 Glow Priming Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 26.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 29.
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Olay Regenerist Glow Priming Moisturiser 27 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream SPF 30 32 ingredients
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