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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Olay Regenerist Luminous Whip UV Active Moisturiser SPF 30 versus Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream .

Published on August 08, 2021

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones

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

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

General Moisturizer

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

Price

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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

At a glance

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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)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Scar Healing

Concerns

Irritating (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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

Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Olay Regenerist Luminous Whip UV Active Moisturiser SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 7.

Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.

3
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 Luminous Whip UV Active Moisturiser SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.

Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Olay Regenerist Luminous Whip UV Active Moisturiser SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 21.

Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

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

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.

Olay Regenerist Luminous Whip UV Active Moisturiser SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 22.

Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.

6
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 Luminous Whip UV Active Moisturiser SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 25.

Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.

7
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 Luminous Whip UV Active Moisturiser SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 26.

Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

8
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.

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

Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.

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

30% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
57% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
32% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
34% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet

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