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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Olay Regenerist Max Hydration Facial Moisturizer versus Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Daily Retinol Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer SPF 30 .

Published on June 12, 2022

Overview

Suited For

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

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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Facial Treatment American Brand United States
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

General Moisturizer

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

Price

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
spf rating
30

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Peptides (3)

Benefits

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

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Retinoid
Vitamin C
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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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 Max Hydration Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Daily Retinol Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.

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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 Max Hydration Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Daily Retinol Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 8.

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 Max Hydration Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Daily Retinol Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.

As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.

Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.

The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.

Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.

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Olay Regenerist Max Hydration Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Daily Retinol Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 25.

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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 Max Hydration Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Daily Retinol Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 29.

6
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.

Olay Regenerist Max Hydration Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 17.

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Daily Retinol Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 23.

7
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 Max Hydration Facial Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Daily Retinol Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 18.

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

43% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
22% are loved or liked
3% have mixed ratings
66% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Olay Regenerist Max Hydration Facial Moisturizer 21 ingredients

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Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Daily Retinol Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer SPF 30 32 ingredients

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szabo_k

3 years ago · Dry Skin
Review

Maybe works for some people
It's not the worst cream out there but using a retinol in day product is very strange to me because it get weaker in...

Maybe works for some people
It's not the worst cream out there but using a retinol in day product is very strange to me because it get weaker in the sun. Also homosalate is proven to enter our bloodstream and might be toxic. also it has fragrance which I don't like. If you have Eczema do not try this.

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