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Published on October 02, 2022

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and SPF

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
Sunscreen American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

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

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Price

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Buy Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer

Starts at $27.48
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Buy DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Sheer Tint Release Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15 - Normal/ Combination Skin

Starts at $25.00

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
15

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
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 (6)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (2)
Vitamin C
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%DimethiconeCaprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic TriglycerideButylene GlycolCyclopentasiloxaneCetyl RicinoleateSteareth-2Di-C12-15 Alkyl FumaratePolysilicone-11Pentylene GlycolSteareth-21Aspalathus Linearis Leaf ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCoffea Arabica Seed ExtractPolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractTriticum Vulgare Germ ExtractBetula Alba Bark ExtractLaminaria Ochroleuca ExtractHordeum Vulgare Extract Saccharomyces Lysate ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis ExtractVitis Vinifera Seed ExtractEthylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese ChlorideCholesterolPhospholipidsMaltodextrinAscorbyl Tocopheryl MaleateCyclodextrinSodium HyaluronateHydrogenated LecithinTrehaloseNordihydroguaiaretic AcidPalmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin CrosspolymerPantethineLinolenic AcidOryzanolLecithinSqualaneLinoleic AcidGlycerinSodium PCAUreaCaprylic/Capric TriglyceridePolyethyleneIsopropyl MyristateBehenyl AlcoholSodium CarbomerTromethamineStearyl AlcoholPvpPolymethyl MethacrylatePolyquaternium-51CarbomerParfumDisodium EDTASorbic AcidPotassium SorbateSodium DehydroacetateChlorphenesinPhenoxyethanolLinaloolButylphenyl MethylpropionalHydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene CarboxaldehydeBenzyl SalicylateCI 77891CI 77499

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

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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.

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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.

Learn more about Glycerin

Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

Estée Lauder DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Sheer Tint Release Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15 - Normal/ Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 41.

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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 Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.

Estée Lauder DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Sheer Tint Release Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15 - Normal/ Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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 Hyaluronate

Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.

Estée Lauder DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Sheer Tint Release Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15 - Normal/ Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 30.

4
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.

Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.

Estée Lauder DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Sheer Tint Release Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15 - Normal/ Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 44.

5
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.

Learn more about Stearyl Alcohol

Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.

Estée Lauder DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Sheer Tint Release Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15 - Normal/ Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 50.

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What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.

Polyethylene is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.

Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 17.

Estée Lauder DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Sheer Tint Release Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15 - Normal/ Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 45.

7
What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.

Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.

Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.

In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.

Learn more about Behenyl Alcohol

Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.

Estée Lauder DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Sheer Tint Release Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15 - Normal/ Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 47.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

Learn more about Parfum

Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.

Estée Lauder DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Sheer Tint Release Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15 - Normal/ Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 55.

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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.

Learn more about Disodium EDTA

Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.

Estée Lauder DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Sheer Tint Release Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15 - Normal/ Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 56.

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18% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
63% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
27% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet

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