Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer versus Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 15 .
Published on July 22, 2021
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain parabens and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
Price
Ingredient Info
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer 40 ingredients
Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 15 21 ingredients
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Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
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Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
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Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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Contains Parabens
Ingredients in this product that are types of parabens:
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Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
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Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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Contains Parabens
Ingredients in this product that are types of parabens:
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
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Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer 40 ingredients
Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 15 21 ingredients
Notable Ingredients
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Benefits
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Concerns
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Notable Ingredients
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Benefits
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Concerns
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer 40 ingredients
Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 15 21 ingredients
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
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 3% • Benzophenone-3 4% • Water • Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate • Glycerin • Emulsifying Wax Nf • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Dimethicone • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Carbomer • Triethanolamine • Methylparaben • Disodium EDTA • Ethylene Brassylate • Dipropylene Glycol • Dimethyl Heptenal
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.
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 Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 5.
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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 Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 7.
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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.
Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 11.
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Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenOlay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.
Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 17.
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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 Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.
Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.
Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer 40 ingredients
Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 15 21 ingredients
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Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer 40 ingredients
Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture SPF 15 21 ingredients
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