Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Facial Serum Versus Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Facial Serum 19 ingredients
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts 54 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Facial Serum 19 ingredients
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts 54 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Propionate
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylamide
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-20
HumectantPetrolatum
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyacrylamide
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLaureth-7
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Jasminum Officinale Extract
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingOryza Sativa
Limonene
Perfuming
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantHydrolyzed Linseed Extract
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
CI 19140
Cosmetic Colorant2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningCitral
Perfuming
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Water, Octocrylene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Octyldodecanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-20, Petrolatum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Zea Mays Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Cetearyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyacrylamide, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Disodium EDTA, Dimethiconol, Pentylene Glycol, Laureth-7, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Oryza Sativa, Limonene, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract, Linalool, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Citronellol, Coumarin, CI 19140, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Citral, CI 14700, Parfum
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDimethicone 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 GlycerinDimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
C13-14 Isoparaffin is created from petroleum-based mineral oils. It is an emollient and helps thicken a product.
As an emollient, it helps keep the skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in, keeping the skin hydrated.
C13-14 Isoparaffin may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about C13-14 IsoparaffinLaureth-7 is created by the ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol using ethylene oxide. Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with hydrating properties.
This ingredient is an emulsifier and cleansing ingredient. As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps cleanse the skin by gathering dirt, oil, and pollutants to be rinsed away.
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 EDTAPolyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer. It is used to stabilize products and bind ingredients. When hydrated, Polyacrylamide forms a soft gel.
Polyacrylamide is low-toxicity. If source properly, it is deemed safe to use in cosmetics.
It should be noted the precursor to Polyacrylamide is acrylamide. Acrylamide is a carcinogen. Most reputable sources of Polyacrylamide will screen for residual acrylamide to make sure the count is in a safe range. Acrylamide is not able to be absorbed through the skin.
We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about PolyacrylamideIngredient Ratings
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Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Facial Serum 19 ingredients
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts 54 ingredients
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Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Facial Serum 19 ingredients
This serum has some good qualities, but also a few drawbacks.
On the positive side, it feels like a well-formulated product with gentle retinoids - the combination of retinol and retinyl propionate works well for beginners or those with sensitive skin, as it doesn’t cause major irritation. The addition of niacinamide and peptides is also a nice touch for brightening and anti-aging benefits. Show more
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts 54 ingredients
actually diak me out which is a surprise because literally everything does and this has an acne trigger in it. its pretty moisturizing but as you can see in the overview its not sulfate free, paraben free, fungal acne safe, or any of the other things that are often warned against AND its 120 dollars.( No, im not crazy rich, my uncle works at a beauty store and he gets to keep extra unused samples Show more
