Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer Versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Cream Fragrance Free
Updated on January 22, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer 40 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Cream Fragrance Free 40 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer 40 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Cream Fragrance Free 40 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Isopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Nylon-12
Dimethicone
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract
MaskingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Methylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
Parfum
Masking
PEG-100 Stearate
Propylparaben
Preservative
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
C12-13 Pareth-3
EmulsifyingLaureth-7
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Isopropyl Isostearate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Nylon-12, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract, Stearyl Alcohol, Polyethylene, Cetyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Dimethiconol, Polyacrylamide, Parfum, PEG-100 Stearate, Propylparaben, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, C12-13 Pareth-3, Laureth-7, Sodium Hydroxide, Mica
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Alanine
MaskingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Betaine
Humectant
C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningFructose
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Maltose
MaskingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
PCA
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Lactate
BufferingSodium PCA
Humectant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Threonine
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Urea
Buffering
Water
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingTrehalose
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol, Alanine, Allantoin, Arginine, Betaine, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fructose, Glucose, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, Glycine, Isopropyl Palmitate, Lysine Hcl, Maltose, Palmitic Acid, PCA, Pentylene Glycol, Proline, Serine, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid, Threonine, Tocopherol, Urea, Water, Ceramide NP, Tropolone, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Trehalose
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinPalmitic Acid is a fatty acid naturally found in our skin and in many plant and animal sources. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It serves many purposes in skincare, acting as a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, palmitic acid helps soften and smooth the skin by preventing water loss. In cleansers, it helps remove oil and dirt while creating foam.
Its emulsifying properties help stabilize products by keeping water and oil-based ingredients from separating.
This may not be suitable for fungal acne-prone skin, as fatty acids like this can sometimes trigger breakouts in sensitive individuals.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidSodium 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 HyaluronateSodium 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.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideStearic 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 AcidWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer 40 ingredients
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