Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer versus Vichy Liftactiv Supreme .
Published on December 06, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
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 harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer 40 ingredients
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme 36 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer 40 ingredients
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme 36 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer 40 ingredients
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme 36 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
Water • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Rhamnose • Isohexadecane • Alcohol • Propanediol • Isopropyl Isostearate • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Cetyl Alcohol • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Behenyl Alcohol • Nylon-12 • Peg-100 Stearate • CI 77163 • CI 77891 • Stearic Acid • Stearyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Caffeine • Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone • Palmitic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Adenosine • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Disodium EDTA • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Acrylamide • Ethylhexyl Stearate • Polysorbate 80 • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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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.
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme contains this as ingredient number 2.
Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecaneOlay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme contains this as ingredient number 5.
Isopropyl isodecanoate is a lipid created from isopropyl alcohol and isostearic acid.
Isopropyl Isostearate is an emollient and leaves skin feeling soft. Emollients create a thin barrier that traps moisture underneath, hydrating the skin.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Isopropyl IsostearateOlay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme contains this as ingredient number 8.
Nylon-12 is a polymer. It is derived from 12-aminododecanoic acid, an omega-amino fatty acid
According to a manufacturer, it is a talc substitute. Like talc, nylon-12 gives products a satin feel. The manufacturer also claims this ingredients does not block pores and has moderate oil absorption.
This ingredient may not be reef-safe.
Learn more about Nylon-12Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme contains this as ingredient number 13.
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.
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 AlcoholOlay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme contains this as ingredient number 18.
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.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholOlay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 AlcoholOlay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 ParfumOlay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme contains this as ingredient number 36.
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.
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme contains this as ingredient number 14.
Cetearyl Glucoside is a surfactant and emulsifier. It can be produced from synthetic of natural sources of cetearyl alcohol and glucose.
Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters. It can also be used to enhance the texture of products.
As a surfactant, Cetearyl Glucoside helps during the cleansing process. By gathering all the dirt and oils, it allows these molecules to be washed away easily.
Learn more about Cetearyl GlucosideOlay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 30.
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme contains this as ingredient number 21.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholOlay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 31.
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme contains this as ingredient number 20.
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.
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme contains this as ingredient number 29.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidOlay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 34.
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme contains this as ingredient number 31.
Stearic 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 AcidOlay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 35.
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme contains this as ingredient number 17.
Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.
Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe. It can worsen oily skin and cause breakouts due to its emollient nature.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidOlay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 36.
Vichy Liftactiv Supreme contains this as ingredient number 24.
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